Jenner & Block LLP, Litigation | Chambers USA Profile

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Jenner & Block’s litigation department differentiates itself through its deep experience and abiding commitment to excellence. With more than 400 litigators and dispute lawyers in five offices, Jenner & Block is a leading practice for the most important litigation and arbitration matters facing companies. The firm’s known reputation and trusted experience for board-level counsel, internal investigations, complex commercial disputes and arbitrations position Jenner & Block to handle its clients’ most sensitive and sizeable matters, including massive disputes that can involve upwards of 1,000 lawyers at any time (including contract lawyers). Over a recent 18-month period, the firm’s lawyers tried more than 125 matters with more than US$30 billion at stake. The media recognized several litigation department successes including the Appellate and Supreme Court Practice’s perfect record during the October 2015 US Supreme Court term, winning seven cases on the merits, and the firm’s winning streak in patent appeals in the Federal Circuit. This track record of victories is evidence of what the firm does best: tries cases and takes them to appeal. Jenner & Block’s work is diverse, remarkable and noteworthy.

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Litigation: General Commercial - Illinois

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What the Team is Known For

Jenner & Block is a highly respected litigation practice with a stellar reputation for its comprehensive handling of general commercial and securities litigation. The firm is hugely proficient in matters involving insurance, bankruptcy and IP. It also assists with significant fraud cases and securities disputes and possesses leading trial capabilities. It maintains an enviable client list, representing blue-chip organizations from a range of sectors, including financial services, education and energy.

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Work Highlights

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Jenner & Block represented The Kraft Heinz Company in a putative nationwide class action alleging false and misleading advertising of Capri Sun Kiwi Strawberry juice due to the alleged presence of purportedly harmful PFAS chemicals.

Strengths

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"The team is very knowledgeable in the securities field. Jenner has assembled an exceptionally diligent and very client-focused team."

Litigation: General Commercial respondent
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"They are strategic, efficient and razor-focused on obtaining the best outcome. Jenner's attorneys have deep knowledge of the issues, and every matter is staffed efficiently and appropriately. The quality and responsiveness of Jenner's service level is exceptional."

Litigation: General Commercial respondent
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"The single best litigation team we have worked with, they are able to handle very complex matters with great strategy. We think extremely highly of the firm. They are super partners to get in the weeds with you and are truly brilliant lawyers."

Litigation: General Commercial respondent
USA

"The team is very knowledgeable in the securities field. Jenner has assembled an exceptionally diligent and very client-focused team."

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Notable Practitioners

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Anton R Valukas

Senior Statespeople

Anton Valukas is a highly respected litigator with extensive experience in commercial and criminal trial proceedings as well as big-ticket internal investigations.

"He is a well-regarded and experienced litigator."

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Howard Suskin

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Howard Suskin is a well-regarded securities litigator who frequently defends against class and derivative actions involving claims such as breach of fiduciary duty and securities fraud.

"He is a solid negotiator and litigation manager."

"Howard is an all-around excellent lawyer and a strong and effective advocate."

"Howard is a trusted adviser and works on a variety of complex matters. He has handled each matter expertly and has achieved successes. His calm, confident demeanor has set us at ease even in the most trying of circumstances."

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Terri Mascherin

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Terri Mascherin is an expert trial lawyer who frequently tackles large-scale multijurisdictional disputes, including corporate litigation and IP cases.

"Terri is a very well-known player who is involved in the industry."

"She knows her way around the courtroom and her judgment is a great asset."

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David Bradford

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David Bradford maintains a broad-based civil litigation practice, complementing his strong trial capabilities with strength in large scale MDLs arising from sectors such as media and financial services.

"David is incredibly bright, the best litigator I have worked with, and has the unbelievable ability to reach a strategic compromise. He is our first call on any complicated litigation."

"He is a terrific lawyer who commands tremendous respect."

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Debbie Berman

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Debbie Berman is cohead of Jenner & Block LLP's commercial litigation group and offers notable expertise representing a broad range of clients in big-ticket disputes.

"She is talented, thinks outside the box and is prepared to doggedly pursue matters even when they require constant adjustment. She has enormous perseverance, coupled with creativity."

"Debbie is a wonderful lawyer and a vigorous advocate."

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Andrew Vail

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Andrew Vail focuses his practice on litigation and arbitration, with experience handling complex contract, real estate and trade secret related disputes.

"Andrew Vail provided impeccable advice and work product in a significant litigation matter."

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Wade Thomson

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Wade Thomson is recognized for his adept handling of a wide array of commercial litigation, including contractual, intellectual property and privacy related claims. He cochairs Jenner & Block LLP's business litigation practice.

"Wade is a strategic adviser on these cases and is very practical and attuned to the needs and objectives of the client."

"He is responsive, knowledgeable and aware of our risk appetite. I appreciate the personal nature of the representation rather than the cookie-cutter approach."

"Wade is passionate about his work and leads his team thoughtfully and respectfully. He gets the right people involved."

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