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Mayer Brown LLP

Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite

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Mayer Brown LLP

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Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite - USA - Nationwide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Mayer Brown LLP has a reputable litigation practice with broad expertise across complex commercial disputes, including product liability, intellectual property, environmental and privacy-related matters. The firm demonstrates strong trial and appellate capabilities, and regularly handles class, multidistrict and cross-border litigation. It represents an impressive client base across sectors such as technology, telecommunications and financial services.

Notable practitioners

The litigation and dispute resolution department is cochaired by Michael Olsen in Chicago, Bronwyn Pollock and Phil Recht in Los Angeles, Richard Spehr and Henninger Bullock in New York and Reginald Goeke in DC.

Work Highlights

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  • Mayer Brown LLP successfully defended Spotify USA in its multiyear defense against music publishers Eight Mile Style and Martin Affiliated's copyright infringement claims against Spotify.

Strengths

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  • The team not only has deep knowledge of the law, but a commitment to client service. They are incredibly responsive and know our company and business inside and out.

    Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite respondentUSA
  • Mayer Brown's litigation acumen is fantastic and the firm thinks proactively about how to help us. It knows how we operate and cares about our success.

    Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite respondentUSA
  • Mayer Brown makes the complex simple for us. They have been zealous advocates for us and bring an appropriate balance of being aggressive but pragmatic in their approach, doing things strategically.

    Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite respondentUSA
  • Mayer Brown provides high quality legal services, with an impeccable reputation and track record.

    Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite respondentUSA
  • Mayer Brown's pragmatism and knowledge of both European and US law are two of its key strengths. The firm provides top-tier commercial awareness and complete staffing.

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