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Litigation: Securities

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With leading practices across a range of key litigation specialties, Ropes & Gray’s litigators consistently deliver winning results for clients, including multinational conglomerates, private equity firms, pharmaceutical and biotech companies, financial institutions, mutual funds, and hospital systems, as well as their officers and directors.

With nearly 400 litigators working in 11 offices worldwide, we have the resources and experience to handle large, sophisticated cases in multiple forums and jurisdictions. Our team of litigators includes former federal prosecutors and SEC enforcement attorneys, as well as veterans of the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Trade Commission and Office of the Solicitor General. We work hand-in-hand with the firm’s corporate, transactional and regulatory attorneys to provide clients with the strategic solution that best fits their needs.

To learn more about our practice, please visit: https://www.ropesgray.com/practices/litigation.aspx

Chambers Review

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Litigation: Securities - New York

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Ropes & Gray fields a strong team of expert litigators and former prosecutors with significant trial experience. The firm handles a range of commercial and securities disputes, including M&A issues, employment matters and wider class action claims. It is dominant in disputes involving private equity and mutual funds, as well as offering notable expertise in the life sciences area. It also houses a strong securities litigation practice, acting on M&A litigation, underwriters' cases and Investment Company Act of 1940 disputes.

Work Highlights

  • Ropes & Gray represented Apax Partners in numerous lawsuits related to a former portfolio company's default on high-yield debt, with a face value of more than €1 billion.

Strengths

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Ropes provides next level responsiveness and anticipates future needs that leaves clients in awe.

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The firm as a whole is a hidden gem of a law firm. It has a very deep bench and expertise across all different areas.

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Ropes & Gray has a great litigation team with substantial resources to handle variety of complex, bespoke matters. They are experienced litigators with a wide breadth of experience.

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Ropes & Gray is extremely organized, diligent, smart and responsive. They check all the boxes. They let you sleep at night.

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Ropes & Gray's client service is exceptional. It's responsive and can work on an expedited timetable.

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Notable Practitioners

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David Hennes
2
David Hennes
2
Band 2
David Hennes regularly acts for financial clients and corporate issuers in contract disputes, M&A litigation and securities matters.

David is one of my most trusted advisers.

David is thoughtful, practical and very good with clients. He gets in deep and is a very strong advocate.

David is responsive, engaging and, most importantly, he understands our business and commercial needs.

David is a dynamic partner, a big personality and a powerful advocate in civil matters. He also presents well in sensitive matters and softer elements like communication.

David is cool, calm and collected, as well as well-versed, methodical and prepared. David is a master in Delaware courts.

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Gregg L Weiner
3
Gregg L Weiner
3
Band 3
Gregg Weiner acts for investment funds, financial institutions and other clients in a range of disputes such as real estate finance cases, corporate disputes and securities class actions.

Gregg is a trusted partner who is extremely responsive, commercial and focused on client service.

I can basically throw anything at Gregg and he is able to manage it with aplomb.

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Lisa H Bebchick
4
Lisa H Bebchick
4
Band 4
Lisa Bebchick covers a broad spectrum of disputes, offering experience in breach of contract claims, real estate litigation and M&A-related disputes, among others. Her clients include prominent private equity firms and investment managers.

Lisa is hardworking and thinks outside the box.

Lisa is a great, experienced litigator who delivers amazing service.

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Martin J Crisp
5
Martin J Crisp
5
Band 5

Martin Crisp frequently represents international banks and large corporations in securities litigation. His expertise covers disputes arising from M&A, shareholder claims and breach of fiduciary duty allegations.

He's a really good lawyer, I like him.

Martin is great, he's really knowledgeable and a good colleague.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Ropes & Gray LLP

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New York

Litigation: General Commercial
David Hennes
2
David Hennes
2
Band 2
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Gregg L Weiner
3
Gregg L Weiner
3
Band 3
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Lisa H Bebchick
4
Lisa H Bebchick
4
Band 4
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Litigation: Securities
David Hennes
3
David Hennes
3
Band 3
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Martin J Crisp
5
Martin J Crisp
5
Band 5
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