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Dentons litigation team delivers creative, trial-ready counsel who provide effective and business-savvy representation to clients across nearly every industry and geography. We handle—and win excellent results—in the full range of complex, high-stakes commercial litigation, including class action defense, M&A and contract disputes, shareholder/investor and partnership disputes, disputes alleging financial misconduct, breaches of duty and/or fraud, disputes over investments or distressed commercial assets, breach of data privacy and cybersecurity, and professional liability.


We hold ourselves to extremely high standards of quality, and offer our clients not only an impressive track record of courtroom success before judges and juries, but also a deep knowledge of the business issues and regulatory framework facing our clients’ industries. Our globally recognized and sophisticated deal-side, regulatory, product and finance lawyers partner with our litigators and our clients to provide efficient and seamlessly integrated legal counsel. While many firms have general commercial litigation experience, the Dentons team stands out for our exceptional depth and breadth.


Dentons has distinguished itself as the choice for companies facing high-stakes, multi-jurisdictional matters across the globe. With more than 1,300 litigators worldwide, we are relentless advocates with deep experience.

Chambers Review

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Litigation: General Commercial - Hawaii

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What the Team is Known For

Dentons has a market-leading team of lawyers in Hawaii acting for both plaintiffs and defendants in high-profile commercial, civil and class action litigation. It is also well equipped to handle arbitrations and mediations, and maintains a respected appellate practice. In addition to its expertise in employment, medical malpractice and real estate disputes, the firm is noted for its significant pro bono work. It has a strong Hawaii bench bolstered by global litigation capabilities and in-depth experience in areas such as healthcare.

Work Highlights

  • Dentos acted for Bristol-Myers Squibb following claims brought by the Hawaii Attorney General alleging unfair and deceptive marketing practice claims over the promotion of heart medication Plavix.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Paul Alston
Paul Alston
Star Individuals
Paul Alston is a distinguished attorney who frequently acts on complex civil disputes such as commercial actions and tort litigation, as well as handling civil rights mandates.

Paul is a strong lawyer with tremendous understanding of the jurisdiction.

His level of experience is exceptional and the insight he brings with him because of that is invaluable.

Claire Wong Black
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Claire Wong Black
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Band 3
Claire Wong Black is particularly noted for her strong class action practice, which includes both the defense and prosecution of commercial claims. Her experience includes both trial and appellate disputes, including large-scale civil rights actions.

Claire is intelligent, savvy and diligent. I very much appreciate her presence and the particular way she combines frank, savvy advice, even if its bad news, with a calm and collected delivery.

Nick Kacprowski
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Nick Kacprowski
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Band 3
Nick Kacprowski acts for major corporations and private equity firms on a range of high-value disputes, including breach of fiduciary claims and large-scale class actions.
William S Hunt
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William S Hunt
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Band 3
William Hunt is well versed in large-scale catastrophic injury and malpractice claims, as well as handling commercial disputes. His litigation practice is complemented by additional ADR expertise.

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Litigation: General Commercial

Paul Alston
Paul Alston
Star Individuals
Claire Wong Black
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Claire Wong Black
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Band 3
Nick Kacprowski
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Nick Kacprowski
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Band 3
William S Hunt
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William S Hunt
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Band 3