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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite

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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

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Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite - USA - Nationwide

Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP has a strong litigation practice, representing leading financial institutions and blue-chip corporations in a wide array of high value disputes. The firm demonstrates notable strength in insurance-related cases alongside its broader business disputes capabilities spanning complex contract, fraud and securities-related litigation. Its lawyers are equally adept in handling class actions and disputes between businesses.

Notable practitioners

New York-based Lynn Neuner and Jonathan Youngwood serve as global cochairs of the firm's litigation department.

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Work Highlights

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  • Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP successfully represented Travelers in a summary judgment victory in its major talc coverage litigation against Johnson & Johnson.

Strengths

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  • Simpson Thacher & Bartlett provides deep technical expertise, a collaborative approach to working together and very good communication.

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  • Simpson Thacher & Bartlett's lawyers are sharp, thorough, detailed and some of the hardest workers around. Moreover at the more senior levels, the background and experience is as deep as it comes and top-notch. The firm has an incredible team that provides great service and responsiveness.

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