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Chambers Review

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ERISA Litigation - USA - Nationwide

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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.

Work Highlights

  • 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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