Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : California
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Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe has an impressive offering in securities matters, covering the full range of shareholder derivative suits, class action matters and SEC administrative proceedings. The firm also regularly tackles complex and significant commercial litigation, frequently representing corporate clients facing class action litigation and breach of contract disputes. It is particularly proficient in trade secret and employee mobility matters. Orrick offers impressive coverage across the state and internationally, leveraging its extensive resources for cross-border disputes.
Work Highlights
- Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe represented Apple in a securities class action and parallel shareholder derivative action in Northern California District Court, arising from Apple's announcement in January 2019 that it was lowering its revenue guidance for the first quarter of FY2019 to $84 billion from the previously-provided range of $89-93 billion.
Strengths
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"Their attorneys were consistently available whenever needed and extremely responsive."
"Orrick's team are exceptionally detailed and are skillful negotiators."
"Their attorneys were consistently available whenever needed and extremely responsive."
"Orrick's team are exceptionally detailed and are skillful negotiators."
Notable Practitioners
James Kramer is well versed in handling significant class action concerns for high-profile clients, including corporations and their executives in the tech sector. He also acts for clients on internal and governmental investigations and SEC enforcement matters.
"Jim is one of the first people I will call to think through an issue. I would use him for any securities matters."
"James is experienced and capable."
"He's a spectacular relationship manager."
William Oxley comes highly recommended for his expertise representing clients in commercial disputes, including significant product liability matters. He offers recent experience acting for clients in the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors.
"Bill's strong points are his strategy and his leadership. He is really good at running teams, keeping morale up and focusing on the big-picture strategy."
Alex Talarides is a go-to lawyer for issuers, their directors and board members facing complex securities class actions and shareholder derivative cases.
"Alex is a very smart and experienced lawyer."