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Litigation: Securities

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Litigation: Securities - California

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What the Team is Known For

O'Melveny & Myers houses a strong complement of famed litigators with expertise covering a broad range of complex issues. The firm is equally proficient handling commercial litigation and securities disputes across industries including energy, retail, media and entertainment and financial services. The team offers a strong platform for companies with interests in Asia, demonstrating significant experience in assisting China-based businesses in US litigation.

Work Highlights

  • O'Melveny & Meyers LLP represented Warner Bros. Discovery and its subsidiary DC Comics in a lawsuit brought by the estate of Joseph Shuster, co-creator of Superman, that claimed the company and its affiliates lacked the rights to release the movie in ten countries, seeking an injunction.

Strengths

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The team is always available when needed and proactively ensures my understanding of where we are in the process.

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They are high power, comprehensive and leave no stone left unturned.

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O’Melveny & Myers has an exceptionally deep and versatile litigation bench. The team combines technical mastery, strategic insight and strong courtroom experience.

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I have seen the highest level partners at O'Melveny & Meyers manage litigation in the most cost-efficient manner possible.

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Notable Practitioners

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Daniel Petrocelli
Daniel Petrocelli
Star Individuals
Daniel Petrocelli wins praise from all corners of the market for his wealth of expertise in big-ticket litigation. He is regularly called upon by household-name clients, with particular experience acting for clients from the media and entertainment sector.

Daniel Petrocelli is just beyond a superstar. Judges respect him and he delivers excellent client service.

Dan's reputation is well-earned. He brings both pragmatism and a keen strategic bent to his legal advice.

He is a really excellent trial lawyer.

Dan is a veteran. He is masterful at taking depositions, oral arguments and overall legal strategy.

He is one of the most well-known lawyers, he has a significant reputation.

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David Marroso
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David Marroso is held in high esteem by a range of clients from the financial services to media and entertainment industries, who he represents in a broad array of commercial disputes.

David Marroso is an overall expert our company relies on for guidance. He has earned the trust of everyone in our organization.

David is a bet-the-company kind of lawyer. He is my first call when the stakes are high.

David Marroso is a deep thinker. He is strategic, analytical and a good listener.

David is fantastic in the courtroom. He is a great storyteller and the jury seems to love him.

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Matthew Close
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Matthew Close
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Matthew Close routinely represents clients in large-scale securities class actions and derivative suits.

Matt has great judgment and presence. He knows how to maneuver cases to accomplish results.

In spite of Matt’s extensive expertise, he took the time to explain every detail and potential path to me.

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Matt Powers
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Matt Powers
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As co-chair of O'Melveny & Myers' consumer class actions practice, Matt Powers possesses an impressive breadth of experience acting for manufacturers and retailers spanning the consumer products, financial services and pharmaceutical sectors.

Matt is very responsive and his feedback is both well thought-out and executable.

Matt is highly responsive and practical.

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Matthew Kline
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Matthew Kline
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Matthew Kline is an experienced litigator, with expertise in a broad range of sectors, such as entertainment and technology.

Matthew Kline is our go-to for difficult, complex cases. He is one of the best strategists out there.

Part of Matt's strength is the team around him and he's the person who built and sustained it. His leadership is second to none.

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Amy S Park
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Amy Park is a well-regarded securities litigator noted for her experienced handling of class actions, M&A-related disputes and corporate governance matters.

Amy is able to seamlessly blend complicated fact patterns, critical legal theories and the business perspective.

Amy's legal expertise and judgment are matched only by her zealous tenacity and poignant advocacy.

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Ranked Lawyers at
O'Melveny & Myers LLP

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Litigation: General Commercial
Daniel Petrocelli
Daniel Petrocelli
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David Marroso
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Matt Powers
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Matt Powers
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Matthew Kline
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Matthew Kline
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Litigation: Securities
Matthew Close
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Matthew Close
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5
Amy S Park
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