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USA Guide 2023
New York Litigation
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Band 3

4 Ranked Lawyers

Chambers Review

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Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded - New York
3
Band 3
What the team is known for

Shearman & Sterling demonstrates strength across an impressive range of civil disputes, particularly those arising from the financial services industry. It is well regarded for its expert defense of securities offerings class actions and RMBS litigation, drawing on additional strength in investigations and enforcement proceedings. The firm is also highly active in market manipulation and rate-fixing cases on behalf of financial clients. Its broader commercial litigation practice features strengths in areas including insurance disputes, malpractice claims and wider business tort matters. Experience includes disputes involving appellate proceedings.

Work Highlights

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  • Shearman & Sterling represented Twitter in the dismissal of a putative shareholder class action brought against it to challenge the negotiated purchase of outstanding Twitter shares by Elon Musk.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Stuart Baskin
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Stuart Baskin
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Senior Statespeople

Stuart Baskin offers vast experience in securities litigation on behalf of both financial institutions and issuer clients. He is also recognized for his strong track record in associated regulatory proceedings.

Adam S Hakki
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Adam S Hakki
Star Individuals

Adam Hakki represents top financial institutions in a whole host of complex securities and financial litigation. He is particularly prominent in representing underwriters.

"He's out of this world. He's a very organized thinker, he's very commercial and really helps us navigate through challenging situations."

Daniel Lewis
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Daniel Lewis
3
Band 3

Daniel Lewis achieves excellent results in his work for financial clients, and is well versed in underwriter representation as well as in MBS litigation.

"He is a very smart and clearly very capable lawyer. He's going to be a star."

"He is a go-to for any questions and a good sounding board for us."

Agnès Dunogué
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Agnès Dunogué
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Band 4

Agnès Dunogué is a frequent choice for major financial institutions on large securities class actions, and offers particular experience in underwriter representation.

"Dunogué is a wonderful lawyer. She's very talented and very practical."

"She's terrific."

"Agnès has a really strong practice."

Ranked Lawyers at
Shearman & Sterling LLP

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Litigation: Securities

Stuart Baskin
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Stuart Baskin
S
Senior Statespeople
Adam S Hakki
Adam S Hakki
Star Individuals
Daniel Lewis
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Daniel Lewis
3
Band 3
Agnès Dunogué
4
Agnès Dunogué
4
Band 4