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Kirkland & Ellis represented GATX Corporation and its subsidiary, General American Marks Company, in litigation arising out of the derailment of Norfolk Southern Train 32N.
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The team is very commercial and understand the broader map of how things impact the business. They are not making decisions in silo, but thinking of the bigger picture.
Kirkland lawyers stand out for their diligent, insightful and results-oriented approach. The best lawyers go to Kirkland and it shows.
Their knowledge and ability to litigate is top notch. Every lawyer there is bright, talented and thinks strategically. They are who you want in your corner.
K&E's team understands our business well and gives sound strategic and legal advice.
They have an incredibly deep bench of high-performing players.
The team is very commercial and understand the broader map of how things impact the business. They are not making decisions in silo, but thinking of the bigger picture.
Kirkland lawyers stand out for their diligent, insightful and results-oriented approach. The best lawyers go to Kirkland and it shows.
Their knowledge and ability to litigate is top notch. Every lawyer there is bright, talented and thinks strategically. They are who you want in your corner.
K&E's team understands our business well and gives sound strategic and legal advice.
They have an incredibly deep bench of high-performing players.
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Hariklia Karis has extensive expertise in trials, with considerable experience handling cases arising in the product liability sphere.
She is fantastic in all respects.
James is the single best trial lawyer I have ever worked with. He digs into every detail of the case himself, understands the case strategically and is available for both complex and simple questions.
Mark is up there as one of the best of the best. He is the absolute pinnacle of his field. He has such a humble and down-to-earth approach too that puts clients instantly at ease, while being a brilliant lawyer and strategist.
He is super smart.
Mark has such gravitas and such incredible experience. He has been a federal judge and is one of those US lawyers you'd put in front of any of your CEOs or general counsel and he always has something that will make me feel like I'm in good hands.
Mark is just a brilliant tactician. He has deep understanding of the courts, regulatory bodies and government apparatus, and is in a unique position to predict results and speak truth to his client.
Renee Smith is highlighted for her adroit representation of consumer product and automotive manufacturers in complex product liability litigation and class actions.
Renee is aggressive, candid and smart. She is proactive and always looking for ways to resolve problems.
He is a rockstar.
John Hartmann represents notable corporates, directors and officers and professional services firms in shareholder disputes and regulatory enforcement. He is further skilled in defending directors and officers.
Leslie Smith represents notable corporates in complex multidistrict product liability litigation and toxic exposure cases.
Leslie is a very trusted partner in terms of the strategy as well as trying cases.
Donna offers a comprehensive and holistic view of the case and her client.
She is prepared, diligent and responsive. I can't say enough good things about her.
Gabor Balassa defends pharmaceutical companies, financial institutions and manufacturers in a variety of litigation, including tortious interference and contractual disputes.
Gabor is strategic and always two or three moves ahead. He is wonderful on his feet, but also a strategically excellent project manager.
Gabor has made me a better lawyer. He knows the case and every fine detail and wields that knowledge and turns it into power. He is gifted in making nuanced arguments.
He is always available and always open to other thoughts and views to inform his advice. We appreciate his pragmatic approach and his ability. He is an excellent adviser.
Martin Roth is an experienced trial lawyer with a diverse litigation practice that ranges from M&A disputes, employment matters, privacy class actions and many other commercial disputes across a wide variety of industries.
Martin is calm, prepared and measured. He is a really strong litigator.
He gives incredibly compelling arguments before judges and has an innate ability to predict how things will end up.
Diana Watral is recognized for her growing experience representing notable pharmaceutical companies in complex litigation, such as product liability claims and antitrust cases.
She is a rockstar and an up-and-coming star.
She is whip smart.
Rebecca Fitzpatrick is a trial lawyer with broad experience in all aspects of litigation, particularly focusing on fact and science-intensive commercial litigation and product liability cases.
Rebecca is a rising star. She is smart and has in-depth knowledge.