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Litigation: Securities

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Litigation: Securities - New York

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan possesses a dominant commercial litigation team that consistently demonstrates leading courtroom expertise for both plaintiffs and defendants. The firm's broad civil capabilities include notable strength in product liability, intellectual property and antitrust disputes. The team is also highlighted for its strong securities practice, fielding experience in bringing high-value claims against financial institutions on behalf of institutional plaintiffs. The firm draws from its expert appellate practice to handle state and federal appeals, including extensive experience appearing before the US Supreme Court.

Work Highlights

  • Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan continued to defend Google against a nationwide class action seeking to recover billions of dollars on behalf of all US-resident Chrome users on the basis of Google’s alleged misappropriation of Chrome users’ personal data through its third-party web services such as Ad Manager, Analytics, Embedded Maps, Fonts and other services.

Strengths

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Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan has really aggressive and really talented lawyers. When you hire the firm, you get best-of-the-best litigators.

Litigation: Securities respondent
USA

Quinn Emanuel provides exceptional technical lawyering coupled with sound practical advice. The firm has deep relationships and its attorneys are exceptional. It displays real excellence.

Litigation: Securities respondent
USA

Quinn Emanuel distinguishes itself through its knowledge, appropriate aggression, grasp of the key issues and its very deep bench. The firm's lawyers understand every issue without exception and can handle every matter.

Litigation: Securities respondent
USA

Quinn Emanuel's attorneys are exceptional advocates for us. They're aggressive in their thinking but super even-keeled and measured, coolly and calmly explaining our position to the other side.

Litigation: Securities respondent
USA

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan is clearly one of the top litigation groups in the country. It knows the judges and how they think. Its lawyers are able to have strategic conversations and are really thoughtful.

Litigation: Securities respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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Michael Carlinsky
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Michael Carlinsky
1
Band 1
Michael Carlinsky offers impressive trial capabilities and acts for a global client base in matters ranging from business torts to IP.

Michael is smart, quick on his feet and really good in court. He knows how to argue cases and ingratiate himself with the judges.

Michael's focus is on obtaining the best outcome for his client.

Michael is an excellent trial lawyer.

Michael is very strong on his feet.

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Andrew Rossman
2
Andrew Rossman
2
Band 2
Andrew Rossman is frequently called upon by clients in the financial sphere, including global investment companies and private equity firms, to handle diverse contractual, M&A and shareholder disputes.

Andrew is extremely knowledgeable at all levels of the court.

Andrew is a fantastic litigator who is incredibly knowledgeable and has a strong grasp of legal strategy.

Andrew is just exceptional. He is a consummate problem-solver and will handle the most complex and contentious matters with grace and professionalism.

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Jesse Bernstein
3
Jesse Bernstein
3
Band 3

Jesse Bernstein cochairs the securities litigation practice at Quinn Emanuel. He has a broad based litigation practice, which sees him act for defendants and plaintiffs in complex securities cases and fiduciary duty-related actions.

Jesse is super practical, super easy to communicate with and good on strategy.

He is a terrific securities lawyer. He offers sound technical advice as well as sound practical advice, and he is focused on ultimate business outcomes, not just litigation tactics.

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Jonathan Pickhardt
3
Jonathan Pickhardt
3
Band 3
Jonathan Pickhardt offers extensive experience in litigation relating to a range of complex financial products, including CMBS.

Jonathan is an excellent writer and strategist. He has an excellent demeanor and is a skilled and aggressive litigator. He is also extraordinarily pleasant and collegial to work with.

Jonathan is brilliant. He is commercial and has a real breadth of expertise. He is as smart as they come, he's practical and he reads the room well.

Jonathan is a very effective lawyer.

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Michael Swartz
4
Michael Swartz
4
Band 4

Michael Swartz has a broad based commercial litigation practice, with notable strength in corporate control disputes and actions brought in Delaware.

Michael is strategic and gives good advice.

Michael is a terrific litigator.

Michael is simply superb in every regard. He is collaborative, efficient, committed and delivers results.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP

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New York

Litigation: General Commercial
Michael Carlinsky
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Michael Carlinsky
1
Band 1
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Andrew Rossman
2
Andrew Rossman
2
Band 2
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Michael Swartz
4
Michael Swartz
4
Band 4
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Litigation: Securities
Jesse Bernstein
4
Jesse Bernstein
4
Band 4
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Litigation: Securities: Plaintiffs
Jesse Bernstein
3
Jesse Bernstein
3
Band 3
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Jonathan Pickhardt
3
Jonathan Pickhardt
3
Band 3
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