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Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded

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Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

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Hunton’s litigators focus on strategy over tactics, developing comprehensive plans that are aligned with each client’s business and legal objectives. Since its founding in 1901, Hunton has been a business-focused firm, an approach it brings to today’s litigation climate. The firm’s team of nearly 400 litigators draws on decades of experience to handle all aspects of disputes, with a goal of achieving successful results whether in the courtroom or boardroom, helping clients identify and manage potential risks, respond to existing or threatened litigation, and pursue resolution in every available venue. Clients seek Hunton out for its proven litigation track record, particularly in the disciplines of antitrust and competition, class actions, energy, environmental, financial services, insurance, intellectual property, international arbitration, labor and employment, privacy, product liability, retail and consumer products, and securities. In addition, the firm’s accomplished issues and appeals team represents clients in state and federal appellate courts nationwide, including the US Supreme Court.

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Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP has a well-regarded litigation practice with broad capabilities across complex commercial disputes. The firm is noted for its strength in complex contract litigation, product liability suits and insurance matters. It has a wealth of expertise handling class actions and multidistrict litigation. The team acts for a diverse client base across sectors including financial services, energy and technology.

Notable practitioners

Richmond-based Alexandra Cunningham heads the litigation practice.

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Work Highlights

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  • Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP represented P&L Development in its antitrust lawsuit against Gerber Products and Perrigo Company, arising from PLD efforts to compete against Perrigo in the market for the sale of store-brand infant formula to retailers.

Strengths

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  • Hunton Andrews Kurth has a commitment to excellence that extends from the smallest details of a case to the largest litigation strategy choices. It's a firm filled with smart lawyers who are not afraid to challenge each other in order to put forward the best possible product. It is very able to handle sophisticated matters.

    Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

  • The Hunton attorneys are excellent legal strategists and tacticians, and are also readily available and responsive.

    Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

  • Hunton Andrews Kurth's lawyers have effective working relationships with key members of the plaintiffs' bar, which allows for reasonable discussions. The firm is proactive in identifying unique issues that require prompt attention and has great experience in handling complex and sophisticated matters.

    Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

  • The firm's business acumen and situational awareness are superb. The variety of clients they represent enables them to have a large worldview, which they deploy in providing innovative solutions.

    Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

  • The team at Hunton Andrews Kurth is responsive and thoughtful. It is also good at getting to the heart of the problem quickly and their writing reflects that clear-eyed approach.

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