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Sidley Austin LLP

ERISA Litigation

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Sidley Austin LLP

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Provided by Sidley Austin LLP

For more information on the practice, please visit the practice's page at: https://www.sidley.com/en/services/erisa-litigation

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ERISA Litigation - USA - Nationwide

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Sidley Austin LLP has an acclaimed litigation group which acts for large public and private corporations in all manner of ERISA disputes including class actions. It exhibits interdisciplinary cohesion across its employee benefits and appellate departments to fully cover its clients' needs on matters such as alleged breaches of fiduciary responsibility. The department has particular strength in the representation of insurance companies.
Notable practitioners

Brian Kavanaugh is a key contact at the firm.

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Work Highlights

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  • Sidley Austin LLP represented R.R. Donnelley in an ERISA class action in the Northern District of Illinois, alleging that the company’s 401(k) plan fiduciaries allowed the plan to pay excessive amounts for retirement plan services and offered a managed account service that charged excessive fees.

Strengths

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  • Sidley Austin is highly effective and adept in the space, provides excellent strategic judgment and can tackle complex and novel questions.

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  • Sidley offers excellent, practical advice and makes sure to consider the specific needs of its clients.

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  • Sidley Austin has deep knowledge of ERISA, experience in class action matters and a thoughtful strategic approach.

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  • Sidley has a strong litigation team.

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