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Katten

Litigation: Securities

USA Guide 2026 : New York

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Katten

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Litigation: Securities - New York

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Katten has an established practice servicing a diverse client base, including major financial institutions, asset managers, public companies and their executives. It is particularly sought out by prominent names in the life sciences sector. The firm hosts a respectable bench of experienced securities litigators whose expertise runs the gamut of securities fraud, shareholder and M&A litigation.
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Work Highlights

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  • Katten continued to represent Natera and certain current and former officers and directors in a securities class action lawsuit asserting claims based on allegedly misleading statements made by Natera in its public disclosures.

Strengths

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  • Katten's senior partners are extremely engaged, talented and pragmatic. Their quality of work is exceptional and they are very experienced trial lawyers. The team's level of experience in securities class action cases is very strong and it is extremely responsive.

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  • Katten shows a deep understanding through a longstanding experience in securities defense litigation. The firm is highly skilled in complex defense work and is highly responsive.

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  • The securities group at Katten is experienced, well versed in the law and understands how to best remove the client from harm's way. The firm understands the nuances of the complexities of US securities litigation and how to navigate the landscape to achieve excellent results. The team is a good mix of individuals with wide experience and those that are eagerly learning this area of law.

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  • Katten's litigation department is result-oriented, pragmatic and efficient. Its lawyers are excellent strategists and practitioners who are well equipped to handle large and complex litigation matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Bruce G Vanyo
    Bruce G Vanyo

    Bruce G Vanyo

    Bruce Vanyo cochairs Katten's securities litigation department and offers extensive experience in Section 10(b) class actions, complex international disputes and shareholder derivative suits. He is a strong choice for public companies and their officers.

    • Bruce is very knowledgeable on this subject matter and consistently provides great service.

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    • Bruce has a level of sophistication and commercial awareness borne of years of experience, having seen almost every issue at some point in his career.

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    • Bruce is a brilliant tactician.

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    • Bruce is a remarkable oral advocate.

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  • Kevin P. Broughel
    Kevin P. Broughel

    Kevin P. Broughel

    Kevin Broughel regularly handles securities class actions and Delaware litigation as part of his wider commercial practice. He is a particularly strong choice for international clients or matters with a cross-border component.

    • Kevin is a very talented litigator. He is excellent at managing clients, updating and involving us in all aspects of decision-making.

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    • Kevin is very solid, knows his stuff and is good with clients. His contributions are incredibly valuable. He's great to work with, personable and dedicated to his clients. He really is an expert in securities.

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    • Kevin is excellent on Delaware law and has a good handle on that specialized area, as well as on federal and state securities law. He is also engaging, thoughtful and dedicated.

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  • Jonathan Rotenberg
    Jonathan Rotenberg

    Jonathan Rotenberg

    Jonathan Rotenberg is a strong choice for corporates and their senior executives when faced with complex securities and derivative actions, with particular experience in the life sciences sector.

    • Jonathan is deeply engaged and intelligent. He has an excellent perspective on litigation strategy and delivers high quality work product.

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    • Jonathan is efficient, practical in his guidance and very responsive.

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  • David Crichlow
    David Crichlow

    David Crichlow

    David Crichlow has broad based commercial litigation experience, including handling complex contractual disputes. He is national chair of the commercial litigation group at Katten.

    • David is able to understand our business and give us pragmatic, practical business-oriented advice.

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    • David is an exceptional lawyer. He has a great judgment and is very skilled.

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    • David is smart, pragmatic and skilled as a trial lawyer and negotiator.

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  • Sarah Eichenberger
    Sarah Eichenberger

    Sarah Eichenberger

    Sarah Eichenberger has a wealth of experience advising public companies and financial institutions on securities class actions and derivative suits.

    • Sarah is extremely methodical and even-handed, which means that she provides very valuable advice.

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    • Sarah consistently provides great service and responsiveness.

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    • Sarah is very strong in terms of client service and business acumen, and she has a deep understanding of all the different facets of the complex litigation matters her clients must face.

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    • Sarah takes a thoughtful and pragmatic approach, providing a high-quality work product.

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