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Chambers Review

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Litigation: Securities - New York

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Kirkland & Ellis possesses an eminent team offering expertise across an impressive range of civil disputes, including major M&A and shareholder litigation. The firm fields significant experience representing both companies and individual directors in class actions and wider securities disputes. Its lawyers regularly act for private equity firms and pharmaceutical, education and technology corporates, fielding deep industry expertise and notable trial and appellate experience.

Work Highlights

  • Kirkland & Ellis continued to represent the Association for Accessible Medicines, a nonprofit, voluntary association representing manufacturers and distributors of generic and biosimilar medicines, achieving a landmark victory in a multiyear litigation brought against the Attorney General of the State of California challenging the constitutionality of AB 824.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Sandra C Goldstein
1
Sandra C Goldstein
1
Band 1
Sandra Goldstein has a formidable reputation for her successful handling of M&A litigation, while also gaining praise for her handling of high-value securities class actions.

She is knowledgeable in how she delivers advice, communicates and her strategic advice.

Sandra has very strong client-relation skills. She is able to boil complex issues down to simple concepts, both for clients and in trials and oral arguments. She is a top-notch oral advocate.

Sandra is top notch in terms of legal strategy and thinking through these tricky issues.

Aaron H Marks
3
Aaron H Marks
3
Band 3
Aaron Marks offers excellent experience in trial proceedings arising from a range of civil disputes, including major consumer class actions, trade secrets and breach of contract cases.

Aaron is super smart and very experienced.

Aaron is brilliant at thinking through complex problems and has a penetrating intellect.

Aaron provides superior client service and is extremely familiar with our business.

Atif Khawaja
3
Atif Khawaja
3
Band 3
Atif Khawaja is noted for his work on a broad range of commercial litigation concerns. His recent work includes disputes over licensing and financing, as well as contractual litigation.

Atif was excellent. He navigated all the issues and provided clear and actionable advice.

Atif is an extraordinary counselor and commercial litigator. He is practical and gets up to speed very quickly. He has a keen ability to assess and propose a path forward.

He is a strategic, masterful litigator and a business-minded counselor.

Joshua Greenblatt
4
Joshua Greenblatt
4
Band 4
Joshua Greenblatt represents a strong choice for private equity sponsors, corporates and individuals seeking expertise in complex business disputes, restructurings and securities litigation.

Josh has great technical ability as a litigator.

Josh has excellent judgment and knows the right answer.

He is deeply smart and knowledgeable. He is a lawyer's lawyer.

Stefan Atkinson
4
Stefan Atkinson
4
Band 4
Stefan Atkinson excels in defending against shareholder class actions, alongside significant experience in M&A-related disputes. His securities expertise complements his broader capabilities in commercial litigation.

Stefan always dives right in and gets a good understanding of the matter at hand. He is also strategic and has great commercial awareness.

Stefan is great on his feet. He is extremely knowledgeable about complex corporate and commercial litigation. He is a strategic thinker and has command of all the details, but never loses the forest for the trees.

Alexander Rodney
U
Alexander Rodney
U
Up and Coming

Alexander Rodney exhibits notable skill in his counsel regarding securities, class actions and other commercial litigation.

Alexander is really collegial and very capable. He is a pleasure to work with.

Alexander is outstanding in all areas.

Alexander is very intelligent and responsive. He dives deeply into every matter and cares about learning about the business to provide the best client service.

Alexander is a great resource and thought partner. He is extremely bright, can speak across topics comprehensively and is business-minded. He is a brilliant, well-trained and ferocious litigator.

Ranked Lawyers at
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New York

Litigation: General Commercial

Aaron H Marks
3
Aaron H Marks
3
Band 3
Atif Khawaja
3
Atif Khawaja
3
Band 3
Joshua Greenblatt
4
Joshua Greenblatt
4
Band 4
Litigation: Securities

Sandra C Goldstein
1
Sandra C Goldstein
1
Band 1
Stefan Atkinson
4
Stefan Atkinson
4
Band 4
Alexander Rodney
U
Alexander Rodney
U
Up and Coming