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Dechert LLP

Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite

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Dechert LLP

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Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite - USA - Nationwide

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Dechert LLP has a standout litigation practice with wide-ranging expertise in high-stakes commercial disputes, including securities, antitrust and product liability. The firm demonstrates particular strength in contract and fiduciary duty disputes, class action defense and unfair competition claims. It represents an impressive client base across industries including consumer goods, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and energy, and advises both companies and individuals.

Notable practitioners

Philadelphia and DC-based Michael McGinley is a key contact at the firm.

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Work Highlights

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  • Dechert LLP continued to represent Microsoft in litigation brought by Elon Musk and xAI challenging Microsoft’s partnership with and investment in OpenAI.

Strengths

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  • Dechert distinguishes itself through its exceptional litigation skill, technical sophistication and disciplined case management.

    Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite respondentUSA

  • Dechert attorneys are extremely pragmatic, business savvy and conscious of what drives value for our business. The firm quickly and thoughtfully distills the most important issues driving complex matters. It is an excellent team at all levels that is extremely responsive.

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  • Dechert's lawyers are super knowledgeable, responsive and bring a wealth of experience to the table to help get complex deals done. The firm's litigation team is highly knowledgeable, creative and responsive. It provides reliable, pragmatic counsel to help achieve desired litigation outcomes.

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  • The Dechert team covers a wide range of needs, from appellate to trial experience and everything in between.

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  • We often require creative solutions to complex problems, which they regularly provide.

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