Litigation: General Commercial
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Provided by Dentons
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
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
- Dentons represented the State of Hawaii Organization of Police Officers in litigation brought by a former member of the executive board in Hawaii state trial court alleging various torts arising out of the board's investigation into the plaintiff's financial improprieties.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm is able to analyze and communicate that analysis to the client."
"The firm is highly professional and extremely competent. It is always able to assemble a solid team of attorneys."
"The firm is able to analyze and communicate that analysis to the client."
"The firm is highly professional and extremely competent. It is always able to assemble a solid team of attorneys."
Notable Practitioners
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 possesses a keen analytical mind and gets to the core of legal issues."
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.
"'''She is an effective litigator and an efficient advocate.''"
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 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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