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Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Litigation: Securities

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Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Rankings

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Litigation: Securities - California

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

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. The team 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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP represented an underwriting syndicate, including Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan, in a securities class action relating to the Rivian IPO.

Strengths

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  • Their management of securities and shareholder derivative litigation is excellent. They know the players in this space and handle these types of matters in a way that is very helpful to clients.

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  • Orrick is practical and gives really good, business-oriented advice.

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  • The team is very experienced and skilled. They also have great client communications and responsiveness.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • James Kramer
    James Kramer

    James Kramer

    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 makes you feel like his only client.

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    • James is a subject matter expert and a great counselor who is extremely responsive.

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    • James is the best lawyer I've worked with. I trust him in every aspect of my case.

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    • James Kramer is simply one of the best lawyers I've had the privilege of working with in my career, and I recommend him highly in the securities litigation space.

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  • Alex Talarides
    Alex Talarides

    Alex Talarides

    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 great brief writer and someone with whom it is easy to collaborate. He has a good handle on securities and shareholder derivative litigation.

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    • Alex is a very bright guy, and is practical and tough. He is a litigator in the true sense of the word.

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