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Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite

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Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

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Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite - USA - Nationwide

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP has a well-regarded litigation practice with broad expertise across complex commercial disputes, including class actions, FCA claims, fraud and breach of contract matters. The firm demonstrates strong capabilities in intellectual property, product liability, bankruptcy and trade secret disputes. It possesses a wealth of trial and appellate expertise and is sought after by a broad array of clients.

Notable practitioners

DC-based David McGill leads the complex litigation and dispute resolution group.

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Work Highlights

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  • Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP 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 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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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  • 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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