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Reed Smith LLP

Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded

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Reed Smith LLP

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Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded - USA - Nationwide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Reed Smith LLP has a well-established litigation practice with broad capabilities across complex commercial disputes and multijurisdictional matters. The firm demonstrates expertise in areas including contractual disputes, product liability, intellectual property and consumer protection, while also handling class actions and appellate work. It represents a diverse client base, including financial institutions, pharmaceutical companies and managed care organizations.

Notable practitioners

Pittsburgh-based Perry Napolitano is chair of the litigation department and a key contact.

Strengths

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  • They are extremely responsive, communicative and sensitive both to business needs and limitations.

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  • Reed Smith’s commercial litigation department brings deep industry-specific expertise, bolstered by a team that includes former prosecutors with extensive courtroom and investigative experience.

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  • The team are commercially-minded, knowledgeable and very good at what they do.

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  • The size of the firm, including its international presence, allows the team to bring in knowledgeable experts for questions that arise.

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  • The team demonstrates excellent commercial awareness and a clear understanding of our business priorities.

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