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Steptoe LLP

Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded

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Steptoe LLP

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Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded - New York

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
Steptoe LLP offers capabilities in a wide range of commercial disputes, with substantial experience handling cases alleging fraud and breach of contract. The team has expertise across a range of practice areas, including insurance, product liability and intellectual property. It has additional capabilities in professional liability suits.
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Work Highlights

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  • Steptoe represented Inmarsat Global in a $1.7 billion adversary proceeding brought by Ligado Networks as part of Ligado’s bankruptcy.

Strengths

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  • Not only does Steptoe provide technically sound advice, but it also ensures it is practical, actionable and aligned with our long-term objectives. Its responsiveness, attention to detail and ability to handle highly complex matters with clarity and confidence sets it apart. The depth and breadth of its team are excellent.

    Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

  • 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 respondentUSA

  • Steptoe distinguishes itself through its extraordinary responsiveness, ability to bring in expertise rapidly and its holistic assessment of issues. Both the depth and breadth of the firm's bench are truly impressive, evidenced by the clarity of its advice. Its lawyers understand the business nuances and ensure their advice preserves that nuance.

    Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Elyse Echtman
    Elyse Echtman

    Elyse Echtman

    Elyse Echtman maintains a broad-based commercial litigation practice, regularly taking the lead on sophisticated matters including consumer class actions, trade secrets and product liability cases.

    • Elyse is an incredibly efficient lawyer. She also has a great strategic mind.

      Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

    • Elyse is fantastic. She is a tenacious litigator who dives deeply into matters and finds what really makes a difference.

      Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
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  • Michael Miller
    Michael Miller

    Michael Miller

    Michael Miller covers both civil and criminal litigation. He is highly rated for his handling of contract disputes and securities cases.

    • Michael is very responsive and creative.

      Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

    • Michael provides exceptional legal representation, demonstrating deep expertise and strategic acumen. His proactive communication and dedication to tailoring strategies to our needs are outstanding.

      Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

    • Michael has a unique ability to combine deep legal expertise with clear strategic thinking. He is highly responsive and consistently provides practical advice that addresses both the legal and commercial aspects of our matters.

      Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
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