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Schindler Cohen & Hochman LLP

Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded

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Schindler Cohen & Hochman LLP

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Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded - New York

Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Schindler Cohen & Hochman is a boutique litigation firm that brings to bear expertise on a variety of commercial disputes, with particular capabilities in disputes arising within the art world. The firm has additional capabilities in financial disputes. Its client base spans art institutions of various kinds, individuals as well as banks and other financial services clients.

Notable practitioners

Lisa Cohen is a key contact at the firm.

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Work Highlights

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  • Schindler Cohen & Hochman continued to represent Lehigh University in litigation against Allianz Global Investors US, seeking more than $62 million in damages for, among other things, securities fraud, breach of fiduciary duty and breach of contract in connection with Allianz’s management of Lehigh’s endowment funds.

Strengths

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  • Schindler Cohen & Hochman demonstrates the ability to litigate strategically. It litigates hard but doesn't waste time and money with a scorched earth approach. The team is very good at identifying the key weaknesses and issues of the opposing side and focusing on them.

    Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

  • Schindler Cohen & Hochman provides very high-quality legal work in a highly efficient and collaborative manner. Both partners and associates are highly responsive, effective and excellent at what they do. The team is also sensitive to the business goals of its clients, as much as the ins and outs of litigation.

    Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

  • Schindler Cohen & Hochman is nimble and creative. The firm has the experience and expertise to handle complex litigation. The firm's partners are very experienced and can leverage a lean but effective supporting team in order to provide excellent advocacy. Its lawyers are invested in their clients, learn their clients' businesses and focus on helping them.

    Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

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