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Dechert LLP

Litigation: General Commercial

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Dechert LLP

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We represent a range of industries in commercial agreements, consumer fraud, insurance and banking, false advertising, corporate governance and M&A-related claims. Recognized for our multi-jurisdictional capabilities and deep expertise, we devise litigation strategy, manage virtual law firms, facilitate pre-trial resolutions to commercial disputes, defeat class certification, manage e-discovery, obtain summary judgments or voluntary dismissal of claims, negotiate favorable settlements and prevail at trial.

Securities Litigation: Dechert is recognized as one of the foremost defenders against complex, high-stakes litigation in the country. Our experienced lawyers bring an invaluable perspective and credibility that comes from being in the shoes of government decision makers.

White Collar and Investigations: Dechert’s acclaimed white collar lawyers defend clients facing allegations of financial and business crimes and related civil and class action litigation. We handle all phases of an investigation, and when litigation is unavoidable, implement a comprehensive strategy of relentless advocacy to secure the interests and well-being of our clients.

Financial Services Litigation: Our fund litigators are involved in all of the strategic legal issues currently affecting the industry, representing many leading fund complexes and boards, hedge funds and banking institutions as well as working closely with industry organizations.

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What the Team is Known For

Dechert is recognized by the market for its range of capabilities in litigation, with strengths across the full gamut of civil disputes. The firm is frequently retained on cross-border matters, including large cross-border investigations and international insolvency work. It is also highlighted for its notable securities practice. It boasts a significant track record of success in appellate suits filed across multiple circuits.

Work Highlights

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  • Dechert 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'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.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • Dechert's team is very expert and knowledgeable, with a deep understanding of relevant laws and regulations. It is very skilled with clear communication and the ability to explain legal issues. The firm is always responsive, reliable and proactive.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • Dechert has a deep bench of litigators with experience in all types of civil and regulatory matters that can provide various perspectives to each issue that arises. The team is incredibly responsive.

    Litigation: General Commercial 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.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Randy Mastro
    Band 1Randy Mastro

    Randy Mastro

    Randy Mastro regularly acts for clients in major disputes across a broad spectrum of commercial matters, drawing praise as a leading civil trial lawyer. He serves as global cochair of Dechert's securities and complex litigation practice.

    • I loved working with Randy. He spends time on what matters.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • Band 3Andrew J Levander
    Band 3Andrew J Levander

    Andrew J Levander

    Andrew Levander acts for top clients in big-ticket securities class actions and shareholder disputes, drawing on his notable regulatory expertise. His civil litigation practice complements his notable strength in criminal proceedings.
    • Andrew is a trusted adviser who understands not only the business needs of his clients, but also the personalities that need to be managed and the individuals with whom he communicates.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
    • Andrew has amazing knowledge of litigation.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
    • Andrew is very seasoned and strategic about disputes. He also has very good judgment.

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  • Band 3Joni Jacobsen
    Band 3Joni Jacobsen

    Joni Jacobsen

    Joni Jacobsen possesses a wealth of experience advising on securities class actions, derivative claims and shareholder demand letters. She is global cochair of Dechert's securities and complex litigation practice group.

    • Joni is an incredible lawyer. She is smart, thoughtful, respectful and responsive. She is an absolute pleasure to work with.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
    • Joni is a smart, experienced litigator.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
    • Joni is terrific. She knows the law and her dedication to research and accuracy is excellent.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • Band 4Gary Mennitt
    Band 4Gary Mennitt

    Gary Mennitt

    Gary Mennitt regularly advises clients on cross-border disputes. He offers particular expertise in insolvency litigation.
    • Gary is truly a master litigator, with tremendous depth and breadth of knowledge.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
    • Gary is smart, practical and a pleasure to work with. He is also very efficient.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
    • Gary is an excellent, thoughtful lawyer who he is easy to work with.

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    • Gary is very experienced and very insightful into how the court works.

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  • Band 5Angela Liu
    Band 5Angela Liu

    Angela Liu

    Angela Liu has experience acting on behalf of corporates and their directors and executives in a wide array of securities matters, including class actions, derivative claims and M&A litigation.

    • Angela is excellent. She makes sure things get delivered efficiently and in a client-friendly manner.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • Band 5Jason Gerstein
    Band 5Jason Gerstein

    Jason Gerstein

    Jason Gerstein is an experienced litigator sought after by issuers and their senior figures, as well as accounting firms and individuals. He adeptly handles securities class actions and other shareholder disputes.

    • Jason does a fantastic job of keeping perspective on the big picture goals and strategies.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
    • Jason is an incredibly strong writer.

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    • I am extremely satisfied with Jason and his support in my legal issues.

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