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Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite - California

4

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Paul Hastings is often called upon by a range of banks, institutional investors and multinational companies to assist with major securities disputes. The firm also offers strong capabilities in a plethora of commercial litigation matters, with expertise across areas including breach of contract issues, intellectual property matters and class action defense. It acts for clients in sectors including healthcare, financial services, technology and energy.

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Work Highlights

Paul Hastings were victorious in their defence of Pacific Gas & Electric in a defamation suit brought by a former employee in Napa Superior Court.

Strengths

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They take a practical approach to cases, balancing agressive litigation strategies with the need for cost-effective representation.

Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite respondent
USA

The partners have a balance of paying attention to the big picture as well as the details. That gave us a massive advantage during trial.

Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite respondent
USA

They have a team of highly qualified attorneys and staff, who are extremely responsive and easy to work with.

Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite respondent
USA

They have highly intelligent attorneys, with great expertise in employment law and litigation.

Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite respondent
USA

They take a practical approach to cases, balancing agressive litigation strategies with the need for cost-effective representation.

Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite respondent
USA

The partners have a balance of paying attention to the big picture as well as the details. That gave us a massive advantage during trial.

Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite respondent
USA

They have a team of highly qualified attorneys and staff, who are extremely responsive and easy to work with.

Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite respondent
USA

They have highly intelligent attorneys, with great expertise in employment law and litigation.

Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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4

James Bo Pearl

4

Band 4

Bo Pearl is a partner in Paul Hasting's litigation group with deep experience in a wide range of litigation for clients in diverse industries. He has defended clients in actions encompassing antitrust claims, contractual disputes and in litigations brought by the US government.

He has excellent courtroom presence and can create rapport with the bench.

He can think big picture and considers case strategy.

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Litigation: General Commercial

4

James Bo Pearl

4

Band 4