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Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded

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Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

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Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded - New York

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What the Team is Known For
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe boasts a well-regarded civil litigation team with broad trial and appellate experience, offering expertise in areas including intellectual property matters, product liability cases and bankruptcy disputes. The firm is also noted for its handling of RMBS litigation. Its wide-ranging client base incorporates a range of major financial institutions, technology giants and telecommunications businesses. Its commercial disputes practice is complemented by additional securities litigation expertise, and a highly rated appellate practice.
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Work Highlights

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  • Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe continued to defend Goldman Sachs against claims concerning RMBS brought by US Bank alleging that Goldman Sachs breached representations and warranties made in the securitization documents for the deals concerning the characteristics of the loans.

Strengths

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  • Orrick is excellent at strategy, recognizing different stakeholders, communicating effectively and weaving these considerations into its legal and overall strategy. Clients rely on the firm and how much it takes into account their reputational, political and stakeholder needs. It provides incredibly well-rounded counsel.

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  • Orrick consistently demonstrates an ability to become very knowledgeable very quickly on any particular matter. The team is the gold standard of client service and responsiveness. It makes me feel like the firm's most important client.

    Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

  • The Orrick attorneys are a pleasure to work with. They are personable, smart and responsive, capably handling complex and sophisticated matters. The firm has a deep team of stellar lawyers who are very responsive and provide excellent service.

    Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

  • Orrick is a subject-matter expert with very experienced litigators. It communicates well with business teams and speaks the same language. The firm is highly plugged in to the industry, so it never has issues with those we work with.

    Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

  • The Orrick team is consistently impressive. It is personable, responsive, practical, business-savvy and not afraid to offer clear advice and recommendations. Its lawyers respect their clients' time and input.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Peter A Bicks
    Peter A Bicks

    Peter A Bicks

    Peter Bicks maintains an impressive civil litigation practice, representing major corporates in diverse concerns including product liability cases and major IP disputes.

    • Peter is an outstanding trial lawyer.

      Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

    • Peter is very tenacious and committed to understanding the case and how to win.

      Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
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  • Richard Jacobsen
    Richard Jacobsen

    Richard Jacobsen

    Richard Jacobsen frequently acts for major financial institutions in RMBS matters, as well as ERISA and RICO class actions.

    • Richard is an excellent advocate. He has a very good legal mind, is extremely business friendly, extremely commercial and above all, gets great results.

      Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

    • Richard is highly responsive, a clear communicator and provides great commercial advice.

      Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

    • Richard is very strong in his litigation abilities and ability to analyze and understand the needs of a case.

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  • Jennifer Keighley
    Jennifer Keighley

    Jennifer Keighley

    Jennifer Keighley draws praise for her securities litigation practice and is experienced on a range of matters related to the financial services industry.

    • Jennifer is hardworking, has excellent judgment and provides zealous advocacy.

      Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

    • Jennifer is very detail-oriented and is an engine of the team.

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    • Jennifer is great. She is an excellent writer and lawyer generally.

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  • Thomas Kidera
    Thomas Kidera

    Thomas Kidera

    Thomas Kidera is highly sought after by auditors and accountants facing a broad array of civil disputes as part of a broad based commercial litigation practice.

    • Thomas is an analytical thinker. He is a very effective lawyer on legal arguments.

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    • He is responsive and has a clear communication style.

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