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Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite - District of Columbia

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What the Team is Known For

Kirkland & Ellis LLP boasts an exemplary litigation practice with a national and global reach. It represents top-tier, multinational clients from a broad range of sectors, including financial services, energy and technology. The team is highly successful in class action defense, with significant victories in consumer, antitrust, securities and RICO class actions. It is particularly well regarded for its handling of major, nationwide product liability disputes and frequently acts for clients in complex multidistrict cases. The firm is recognized for the strength of its trial practice as well as its impressive track record in front of arbitration panels and appellate courts.

Work Highlights

  • Kirkland & Ellis represented Apple Inc. in connection with a U.S. Department of Justice investigation and related litigation regarding allegations that the company abused its market power to maintain an alleged monopoly in the iPhone. 

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Notable Practitioners

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Craig S. Primis
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Craig S. Primis
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Craig Primis is well regarded for his representation of clients in substantial False Claims Act and trade secrets cases, as well as shareholder disputes and class actions. He also excels in litigation relating to data breaches and antitrust.

I think the world of him, he's very insightful.

Michael F Williams
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Michael F Williams
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Michael Williams is a prolific litigator who frequently represents clients both in trial and on appeal. He offers significant experience in toxic torts, putative class actions and disputes relating to constitutional law.

Mike Williams is an absolute star. He has a great way of aligning with people and managing complex cases. He is a great people person when it comes to developing strategy.

Michael is excellent in all aspects.

Daniel T. Donovan
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Daniel T. Donovan
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Daniel Donovan is a seasoned trial lawyer with wide ranging commercial experience. He is particularly noted for his representation of clients in the energy sector, as well as resource and pharmaceutical businesses.

Daniel is one of my most trusted advisers and he has tremendous trial lawyer insight that helps guide his strategic and tactical advice on issues, including issues for which there are no precedent.

Daniel has amazing knowledge.

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Litigation: General Commercial

Craig S. Primis
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Michael F Williams
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Michael F Williams
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Daniel T. Donovan
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Daniel T. Donovan
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