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Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite - District of Columbia

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP is well regarded in the DC market, and noted for the strength and success of its trial practice, with a number of highly effective litigators among its ranks. Demonstrates real skill and capacity in large class actions, bankruptcy litigation and high-value contract disputes. Advising an enviable client list including major domestic and foreign corporations, financial institutions and high-profile individuals, the firm offers significant experience in cross-border matters, particularly in relation to Latin America and Asia.

Work Highlights

  • Quinn Emanuel represented the Federal Deposit Insurance Company (FDIC) in an adversary proceeding brought by Silicon Valley Bank’s holding company, Silicon Valley Bank Financial Group, seeking payment from the FDIC in its capacity as receiver of Silicon Valley Bank, of approximately $1.9 billion in amounts that the Debtor held on deposit at SVB. 

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Notable Practitioners

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Derek Shaffer
2
Band 2
Derek Shaffer regularly acts for clients in sensitive First Amendment litigation. He cochairs Quinn Emanuel's government and regulatory litigation and national appellate litigation practices.

Derek is a phenomenal lawyer who deeply understands the issues and dives into them. He's always willing to talk things through with you to help non-legal folks understand what's happening.

Derek is a superstar.

Derek is awesome and incredibly knowledgeable.

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Litigation: General Commercial

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Derek Shaffer
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