Litigation: General Commercial
USA Guide 2024 : Wisconsin
Band 2
Contact number
+1 414 273 3500About
Provided by Godfrey & Kahn, SC
The core of our litigation practice is assisting businesses in commercial disputes, and the core of most disputes is a contract.
Godfrey & Kahn's litigators are well versed in contract and commercial law, assisting businesses in all aspects of contract and related business disputes, including commercial disputes over merger and acquisition agreements, supply contracts, Uniform Commercial Code rights, contracts for services, and torts arising out of contracts, such as claims of third-party interference with contracts and misrepresentations made before the execution of a contract. We have assisted our clients in both enforcing contract terms and in seeking relief from them.
Due in large part to the strong commercial, transactional background of our firm, our litigators are extremely knowledgeable in the area of contract law, understand the nuances of contract drafting and interpretation, and focus on enforcing and limiting contract remedies.
We also have assisted businesses in obtaining emergency relief to enforce contract rights, forcing parties immediately to abide by contract terms to avoid potentially disastrous interruptions in supply chains or other vital business operations.
For more information about our litigation team, please visit: www.gklaw.com/Litigation.htm
Chambers Review
Godfrey & Kahn, SC has a comprehensive litigation group tackling a very broad range of work, including product liability, securities, antitrust and bankruptcy. The team acts for a strong client base of Wisconsin businesses, including banks, retailers and manufacturing companies. The firm also comes recommended for its appellate capabilities and strengths in white-collar defense and investigations.
Work Highlights
- Godfrey & Kahn, SC represented Link Snacks and its officers and directors in $400 million breach of fiduciary duty claims filed by former shareholder Jay Link.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I couldn't be more impressed with the team I had. They got us the justice we deserved."
"The firm is always very responsive, with service levels better than we see from much larger firms."
"The team has an excellent ability to break down complex issues."
"I couldn't be more impressed with the team I had. They got us the justice we deserved."
"The firm is always very responsive, with service levels better than we see from much larger firms."
"The team has an excellent ability to break down complex issues."
Notable Practitioners
Daniel Flaherty advises clients facing a broad spectrum of commercial disputes, alongside providing wider expertise in regulatory investigations and enforcement matters.
John Kirtley is considered a robust choice of counsel for disputes in the financial services sector, with broader expertise in commercial contracts issues and shareholder disputes.
"He's very knowledgable and I trust him with all my legal needs."
James Friedman is experienced in dealing with a range of disputes, with recent work involving defamation, image usage and insurance claims.
"He is a great technical lawyer, but also provides effective and practical advice well beyond the narrow legal issues."