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King & Spalding LLP

Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite

USA Guide 2026 : California


King & Spalding LLP

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Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite - California

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

King & Spalding is a robust litigation practice with wide-ranging skills in commercial matters, acting for corporate clients on disputes concerning intellectual property, privacy matters, antitrust and labor and employment. The firm is held in particularly high esteem for its work in highly regulated industries, including healthcare, life sciences and environmental law.

Work Highlights

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  • King & Spalding LLP defended NSO Group against claims brought under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act and California law by plaintiffs including WhatsApp, Meta and Apple, as well as several individual plaintiffs, which alleged that the cyber intelligence company's Pegasus technology illegally accesses their computers.

Strengths

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  • King & Spalding is well positioned to handle complex and sophisticated matters.

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  • Their responsiveness on urgent matters is exceptional.

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  • They are brilliant litigators who know how to present issues, and they don't miss out on necessary salient points.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Joseph Akrotirianakis
    Band 4Joseph Akrotirianakis

    Joseph Akrotirianakis

    Joseph Akrotirianakis has an impressive track record in both jury and bench trials in an established career as a litigator. He is experienced in representing clients in a range of industries in a variety of business disputes.

    • Joe is a very experienced litigator. He's thorough, bright and a strategic thinker.

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