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Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

Appellate Law

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Hogan Lovells Cadwalader

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Appellate Law - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader houses a highly distinguished appellate practice with attorneys who are regular fixtures in high-stakes appeals heard before the Supreme Court, DC Circuit and wider state and federal appellate courts. Particular areas of strength include technology, energy and automotive disputes, in addition to significant expertise in high-profile regulatory and constitutional challenges. The group acts for an impressively diverse array of major corporates, financial institutions and sovereign clients, alongside a prolific pro bono practice.

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Work Highlights

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  • Hogan Lovells Cadwalader represented Danco Laboratories before the US Supreme Court in a challenge to the FDA’s approval and regulation of mifepristone. The Court unanimously rejected the plaintiffs’ claims, leaving in place the FDA’s determinations governing the drug’s availability and clarifying limits on third‑party challenges to agency action.

Strengths

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  • They are exceptional writers, are very strategic and understand the subject matter deeply. I trust them completely on our highest risk appellate matters.

    Appellate Law respondentUSA

  • The appellate team writes as well as any as I've come across, and they're extremely fine oral and written advocates. They do an amazing job at finding new angles to cases.

    Appellate Law respondentUSA

  • While some firms may focus solely on the substance of appeals, the team's additional focus on the process has helped place my company in the best position it can be in to present the substance. Each team member seems to complement each other so that we have the strongest team working to achieve our goals.

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  • They're dealing with some of the most significant and legally challenging issues in our sector, and for the county generally. They have done so magnificently. The firm is a destination for smart lawyers doing meaningful work.

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  • I really like them. Appellate practices can sometimes be siloed or don't partner as well, but Hogan is incredibly smart and agile, and they really do like engaging with clients about things. They take on board client feedback and understand the business, and I appreciate how they make my life easier by considering our strategy. Their collaboration is next-level.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Cate Stetson
    Cate Stetson

    Cate Stetson

    Cate Stetson's tremendous pedigree in the appellate sphere has seen her argue over a century of appeals before the Supreme Court, every federal circuit court and a diverse range of state Supreme Courts, with commentators regularly citing her excellent advocacy skills as a key strength.

    • Any SCOTUS Justice will say their favourite person is Cate. She's so well respected.

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    • A brilliant supreme court appellate litigator; she is absolutely fantastic, creative in her approach and sees things others don't.

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  • Jessica L Ellsworth
    Jessica L Ellsworth

    Jessica L Ellsworth

    Jessica Ellsworth is an experienced appellate litigator who regularly appears in state and federal courts, with a particular strength in healthcare and pharmaceutical cases.
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  • Katherine Wellington
    Katherine Wellington

    Katherine Wellington

    Katie Wellington enjoys a growing profile for her appellate practice, which includes experience arguing before the US Supreme Court. She is based in the firm's Boston office.

    • She's fantastic, and everyone in the group respected her. She's a brilliant advocate.

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    • She is excellent. She's smart, a good writer and creative.

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