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Freshfields

Litigation: Securities

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Litigation: Securities - California

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Freshfields has a highly regarded securities litigation group with a strong pedigree in representing emerging businesses, major technology companies and senior executives in M&A and IPO-related litigation, as well as broader shareholder class and derivative actions. The firm offers robust additional strengths in regulatory concerns, including counseling on risk and corporate governance, handling investigations and defending SEC enforcement actions.

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Work Highlights

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  • Freshfields US successfully represented Instacart and several officers and directors in a securities class action and derivative suit in connection with its IPO.

Strengths

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  • Nothing is beyond them. They are among the most sophisticated securities litigators.

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  • They are experts in their field. They know everything about the legal landscape and provide practical business advice.

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  • They are by far my favorite team. They are extremely creative in their approach, do not give cookie cutter advice and take the time to understand the client's objective.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Boris Feldman
    Boris Feldman

    Boris Feldman

    Boris Feldman is an esteemed securities litigator frequently engaged by leading tech companies on significant class actions and derivative suits.

    • Everyone knows Boris. His voice carries a lot of weight among the judges and opposing counsel.

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    • Without a doubt Boris is the best securities litigator in the Silicon Valley, not only because of his wealth of experience and exceptional legal acumen, but his deep understanding of our business and industry.

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    • Boris Feldman is a pleasure to work with. He makes even the most unpleasant situations pleasant experiences and gives you a sense of how things will play out.

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    • Boris is a leader in his field.

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  • Doru Gavril
    Doru Gavril

    Doru Gavril

    Doru Gavril is well-versed in acting for clients in shareholder disputes, securities class actions and government investigations. He handles work for a variety of clients in the technology and life sciences industry.

    • He is terribly responsive and if he cannot respond right away he will tell you and arrange another time.

      Litigation: Securities respondentUSA

    • Doru Gavril is an exceptional lawyer who provides the highest level of service with unsurpassed sophistication, commercial awareness and vision.

      Litigation: Securities respondentUSA

    • Doru Gavril is a strong lead lawyer. He's sophisticated, knowledgeable and on top of trends and developments.

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    • Doru thinks about all the angles and his judgment is so strong on so many issues.

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