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Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP

Litigation: Securities

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Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP

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Litigation: Securities - California

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Munger, Tolles & Olson is a renowned litigation outfit with strong credentials across commercial and securities disputes, counting household names and multinational corporations among its roster of clients. The firm offers comprehensive coverage in business-critical issues, ranging from antitrust, contractual disputes and IP to litigation arising from environmental disasters and industrial accidents. Calls upon a stable of leading trial and appellate advocates, notable for their breadth of expertise and deep experience.
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Work Highlights

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  • Munger represented Disney and current and former executives in a securities class action and related derivative litigation where plaintiffs alleged the company violated federal securities laws by misleading investors regarding the streaming service Disney+.

Strengths

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  • They are smart, efficient and terrific litigators.

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  • The depth of the bench is impressive. Every attorney is smart and committed at each level.

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  • Munger routinely combines its mastery of securities laws with its deep understanding of business to provide exceptional advocacy in the most complex matters.

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  • MTO attorneys are fierce litigators but also polite and a pleasure to work with.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Brad Brian
    Brad Brian

    Brad Brian

    Brad Brian is a respected litigator who is regularly called to handle the most high-stakes commercial disputes, with clients benefiting from his outstanding pedigree in bet-the-company litigation and his impressive trial skills.

    • Brad is an excellent, top-notch trial lawyer who is great at reading the room and relating to juries and judges.

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    • Brad is a remarkable litigator but, even more importantly, a great strategist and adviser.

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    • Brad is the best litigator in the country.

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    • Brad Brian brings tremendous smarts to the table. He has a wealth of experience to draw from and is easy to talk to.

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  • John Spiegel
    John Spiegel

    John Spiegel

    John Spiegel attracts universal praise for his expertise in sophisticated securities litigation, which is supplemented by a diverse practice in broader commercial litigation.

    • Clients take great comfort in John Spiegel, and in every court I've seen him in judges are deferential. He is as close to a perfect litigator as a mere mortal can be.

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    • John is a rock-solid attorney. He has a good presence, he's a good boardroom lawyer and he can guide clients through difficult situations.

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  • Bethany Kristovich
    Bethany Kristovich

    Bethany Kristovich

    Bethany Kristovich has represented an array of significant clients in product liability and mass tort litigation. She also has an active practice defending law firms in malpractice suits.

    • Bethany Kristovich has a high level of experience, is a consummate professional and is aware of clients' needs.

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    • Bethany is good in trial and tenacious in representing her clients.

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    • Bethany is one of the best litigators I have encountered.

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  • Daniel B. Levin
    Daniel B. Levin

    Daniel B. Levin

    Daniel Levin has a broad litigation practice which sees him regularly represent major companies in mass torts, class actions and environmental litigation. He also has notable experience in defending False Claims Act accusations.

    • Dan is extremely smart and talented. He is also versatile and can handle a wide variety of litigation situations.

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  • John Gildersleeve
    John Gildersleeve

    John Gildersleeve

    John Gildersleeve is noted for his expertise acting for issuers and their officers and directors on securities class actions and shareholder derivative claims.

    • John Gildersleeve is an incredible securities litigator who always provides the best possible advice and advocacy. There is no one I rely on or trust more.

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    • John provides excellent services to his impressive client list. He is an excellent attorney who is creative and resilient.

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    • He's a strong lawyer who is really thoughtful.

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    • John is immersed in the facts, and he makes a point to understand the client's issues and any pitfalls.

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  • Achyut J Phadke
    Achyut J Phadke

    Achyut J Phadke

    Achyut Phadke focuses his practice on securities litigation on behalf of technology and financial services sector clients, with experience acting on class actions and internal investigations.

    • Achyut never misses a call; he understands the bigger picture and is very candid and accurate in his risk assessments.

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    • Achyut Phadke is super strategic, super intelligent and clearly client-oriented.

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    • Achyut is smart and responsive. I think highly of him and would be happy to work with him again.

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