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Litigation: General Commercial - Minnesota
What the Team is Known For
Greene Espel has a widely respected litigation group able to provide expertise across a range of commercial disputes, including both class actions and single-plaintiff claims. Its areas of expertise include antitrust, banking, and intellectual property litigation, as well as healthcare fraud, noncompete and medical malpractice defense. The firm represents a diverse array of clients, including banks, sports teams, and technology companies.
Strengths
"They are creative and thoughtful, driving business results and not only focusing in achieving legal results."
"Greene Espel has the depth, skill, intellect, bandwidth, and ability to handle complex and sophisticated litigation matters just as effectively as a large litigation firm."
"They are a very talented group of litigators and are able to handle all types of complex and sophisticated matters. If fact, they thrive on the challenge."
Work Highlights
Greene Espel continued to advise 3M on a portfolio of matters protecting the client's intellectual property associated with its N95 respirators.
Notable practitioners
Jeanette Bazis is held in high esteem by clients for her wide-ranging civil litigation skillset, offering expertise in a broad range of IP, employment, product liability and wider commercial disputes.
Surya Saxena leverages his experience as a former Assistant US Attorney to assist clients facing a broad range of regulatory investigations and enforcement matters.
"Surya is a legal tactician and an accomplished investigator. He knows the right questions to ask, how to identify and assess risk, and is unafraid to roll up his sleeves and take on the difficult, challenging matters."
"Surya was balanced, professional and knowledgeable. He delivered high-quality work on time, provided expert advice, and was skilled at understanding both the details and big picture."
"He is really smart, very good at practical advice, but also taking in the complexities of personalities and legal issues. He works hard and he is very good at keeping things moving at the right pace. "
Sybil Dunlop operates a broad commercial and IP litigation practice. Her clients include those in the consumer goods sector.
"Sybil is a go-to solution for complex disputes."
"Sybil's positive attitude and everyday demeanor is so refreshing and welcoming. She has a gift as a talented litigator who makes each of her clients feel that the most valued client and that their case is in the very best hands."
Kevin Zhao is a highly regarded commercial disputes lawyer who also offers particular expertise in international and cross-border disputes involving Chinese litigants and witnesses.
"Kevin is a true legal strategist. He quickly processes complex situations and generates workable plans to achieve desired results. Kevin sees the big picture but also appreciates which details are important. "
"He is a true professional and an extremely talented attorney."
Katherine Swenson has a growing reputation for representing public sector clients, with a focus on government and constitutional litigation.
"Kate is talented, effective and very client-focused."