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Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded

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Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Steptoe LLP has a strong litigation practice with expertise across complex commercial disputes, particularly in the energy and financial services sectors. The firm demonstrates broad capabilities in handling breach of contract, fraud and trade secret disputes, alongside insurance-related matters. The team also expertly handles class actions arising in a number of areas.

Notable practitioners

Jarod Stewart chairs the firm's commercial trials and litigation group. He is based in Houston.

Work Highlights

  • Steptoe LLP defended Credit Suisse against plaintiffs in a lawsuit involving fraud and breach of contract claims.

Strengths

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Steptoe gives practical and reasonable advice and guidance. It understands the specific objectives and provides input tailored to our needs. The team is intuitive and more importantly, knowledgeable while at the same time being practical in its approach, even on highly complex matters.

Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded respondent
USA

Steptoe is good at understanding the industry and specific complexities. Its lawyers are very good at advocating in court. It's always easy to get hold of the team, which proactively reaches out and is very good at keeping me updated.

Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded respondent
USA

Steptoe's litigation department stands out due to its exceptional professionalism and deep expertise in handling complex legal matters. The team’s dedication and devotion to its clients are evident in its proactive approach, exhibiting strategic foresight and offering a range of well-reasoned alternatives at each critical juncture, which allows collaborative selection of the most effective strategy.

Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded respondent
USA

I have full trust, without reservation, in their ability to handle any issue regardless of the subject matter or complexity.

Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded respondent
USA

They are able to look into each facet of the situation, so they can choose the best way forward. They focus on the main issues and choose our battles properly.

Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded respondent
USA