Litigation: Securities
USA Guide 2024 : New York
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Paul Hastings retains a reputation for expert representation in commercial disputes on a global scale, offering expertise in areas such as real estate and major financial disputes as well as additional capabilities in securities litigation. It acts for an enviable list of domestic and international clients, including major financial institutions and real estate companies. The firm is widely respected for its trial experience and oral advocacy capabilities.
Work Highlights
- Paul Hastings represented Otsuka Pharmaceuticals in a commercial dispute against GW Pharmaceuticals and GW Pharma concerning unpaid royalties on Epidiolex®, a liquid CBD solution approved for treatment of seizures associated with various forms of epilepsy.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Paul Hastings is a litigation powerhouse. They have the depth and ability to handle large, complex cases while maintaining focus on the substantive issues in a case."
"I have considerable confidence in their ability to handle complexity. The lawyers we have worked with are highly responsive and sensitive to business considerations."
"They are excellent strategists who are great at creating paths to achieve a solid result."
"Paul Hastings is a litigation powerhouse. They have the depth and ability to handle large, complex cases while maintaining focus on the substantive issues in a case."
"I have considerable confidence in their ability to handle complexity. The lawyers we have worked with are highly responsive and sensitive to business considerations."
"They are excellent strategists who are great at creating paths to achieve a solid result."
Notable Practitioners
Barry Sher represents clients facing a range of commercial disputes. His caseload includes recent successes in major antitrust cases, as well as shareholder and joint venture disputes.
"He's tireless, he's a hard worker, a good writer and very good trial lawyer. He is creative, concise and can think on his feet."
"He is efficient, strategic, tough but sensible. He is also warm and personable and ensures his team practices at the same level of competence and care. If we had one phone call, he's the call."
Cochair of Paul Hastings' global securities litigation practice Jennifer Conn has considerable experience assisting major corporates, financial institutions and directors and officers facing complex securities suits concerning a variety of issues.
"Jennifer is a superb securities litigator. She is highly skilled and has a deep knowledge of the securities laws."
"She is gifted on the trial side and in her strategic thinking. She is client-friendly and gets the risk factors that apply."
"Jennifer has the ability to be pragmatic and she is fiercely focused on what makes sense for her clients. She takes the time to understand her clients' businesses and the challenges they face."
Cochair of Paul Hastings' complex litigation and arbitration practice, Kurt Hansson is frequently sought after to handle domestic and cross-border commercial disputes involving contract, trade secret and securities-related claims, among others.
"Kurt is a sophisticated, smart litigator who delivers for his clients every step of the way. Kurt brings his vast experience to bear in every case, handling some of the most important cases nationally."
"Hes always on my shortlist. He's responsive, connected and knows the players in this market."
Joshua Bennett garners increasing recognition for his work on complex contractual disputes. He is particularly active in the healthcare sector.
"He's responsive and an excellent writer."
Ranked Lawyers at
Paul Hastings LLP
New York