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Levine Lee LLP

Litigation: Securities

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Levine Lee LLP

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Litigation: Securities - New York

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For
Levine Lee is a boutique litigation firm with particular strengths in securities litigation. It has experience in defending a range of corporate clients in class and derivative actions as well as considerable expertise in representing individuals. The firm's work covers an impressive span of industries including banking, finance and media.

Work Highlights

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  • Levine Lee represented a director of Bumble in a major shareholder derivative action in the Delaware Court of Chancery alleging breach of fiduciary duties, winning a complete victory.

Strengths

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  • Levine Lee is nimble, practical and thoughtful, bringing good experience to the process. Its lawyers are super responsive and helpful. Commercially, they are very thoughtful and appreciate the issues.

    Litigation: Securities respondentUSA
  • Levine Lee is incredibly thorough and thoughtful. It is fluent in securities law and is an excellent firm to partner with. The team is very responsive and commercial.

    Litigation: Securities respondentUSA
  • Levine Lee is very thoughtful about all aspects of the circumstances surrounding the cases. It considers all nuances, is extremely responsive and pays close attention to every detail. The team is extremely experienced and thinks through all possible scenarios, presenting its thoughts to clients in the clearest and most complete way possible.

    Litigation: Securities respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Kenneth E Lee
    Band 3Kenneth E Lee

    Kenneth E Lee

    Kenneth Lee is regularly retained by public company clients on significant securities class actions. He offers broader capabilities in commercial litigation as well as internal investigations.
    • Ken is a terrific lawyer. He is always calm and pragmatic.

      Litigation: Securities respondentUSA
    • Ken is practical and even-keeled, no matter how high-stakes or difficult the situation. He is just laser-focused. He comes up with strategies and can execute them as well.

      Litigation: Securities respondentUSA
    • Ken is smart, creative and efficient. He keeps his eye on the ball and consistently delivers fantastic results for his clients.

      Litigation: Securities respondentUSA
  • Up and ComingAlison M. Bonelli
    Up and ComingAlison M. Bonelli

    Alison M. Bonelli

    Alison Bonelli continues to build a well-respected commercial litigation practice, offering adept assistance in securities class actions and other disputes.

    • Alison is a superb litigator. She dives in, has full command of not just the matter, but the client and the industry. She is aggressive in an understated way that is extremely effective with adversaries.

      Litigation: Securities respondentUSA
    • Alison is very responsive and knowledgeable. She helps deliver the results that we need.

      Litigation: Securities respondentUSA
  • Up and ComingChad Albert
    Up and ComingChad Albert

    Chad Albert

    Chad Albert has a depth of expertise representing clients on a wide variety of securities matters, with particular experience on shareholder derivative actions and class actions.

    • Chad is a fantastic lawyer to partner with. I expect him to be a player in the space for decades to come.

      Litigation: Securities respondentUSA
    • Chad stands out for his understanding of securities matters, combined with his reputation for being hands-on and pragmatic. He asks great questions and is a great listener. He is able to cut through complex issues and frame things in practical terms. Chad has a solution-first approach under pressure.

      Litigation: Securities respondentUSA
    • Chad is an excellent litigator. He is a terrific writer and a wonderful client adviser.

      Litigation: Securities respondentUSA

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