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Paul Hastings LLP

Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite

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Paul Hastings LLP

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Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite - California

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

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  • Paul Hastings LLP represented the Ultimate Fighting Championship in a putative class action alleging that the UFC Fight Pass website causes subscribers’ web browsers to send certain information to Facebook without adequate disclosure or

    consent.

Strengths

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  • In trial they have a command of the underlying details of a case and can point to them quickly.

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  • The firm values client relationships and invests in making sure the client feels like part of the team.

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  • They are sharp lawyers who have good rapport with their clients, command of their cases and persuasive brief-writing skills.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Daniel Laguardia
    Daniel Laguardia

    Daniel Laguardia

    Daniel Laguardia provides expert representation in derivative actions and M&A litigation to companies in an array of sectors. He co-chairs Paul Hastings' securities litigation practice.

    • Daniel Laguardia stands out for his collaborative approach, good communication and aggressive lawyering when needed.

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    • Daniel works to understand business goals and figures out how he will use his experience to get you there.

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    • Daniel has an encyclopedic knowledge of federal securities law and deep expertise across multiple industries.

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    • Daniel is the guy you want in your corner.

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  • Susan Leader
    Susan Leader

    Susan Leader

    Susan Leader is a highly regarded commercial litigator who excels in a broad range of business disputes and defending class actions. She is held in particularly high esteem for her advocacy skills.

    • She is a true fighter and not a settlement lawyer. That is quite rare, she is someone that is always in your court and fighting for you. She loves to win, which is an important quality, and she is very driven. I get the feeling some lawyers are managing you into a wrap-up and settlement, but you get none of that with Susan.

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    • She really understand her clients' businesses and advocates accordingly. She gives us all right guidance on the law and is so savvy regarding what clients are trying to achieve and helping achieving those objectives.

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    • She has an impressive command of the facts, mastery of legal issues and the ability to simplify complicated commercial arguments in litigation. Susan is an outstanding and persuasive advocate in the courtroom.

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