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Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite

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Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

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Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP has a highly regarded commercial litigation practice with broad expertise across a spectrum of complex disputes, including securities, antitrust, intellectual property and bankruptcy matters. The firm is particularly strong in class actions, multidistrict litigation and M&A and corporate governance disputes. It represents a diverse client base across industries such as financial services, technology, energy and manufacturing.

Notable practitioners

New York-based David Lender and DC-based Drew Tulumello cochair Weil's litigation department.

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Work Highlights

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  • Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP represented ExxonMobil as lead national trial counsel in defense of multiple public nuisance lawsuits relating to plastic pollution.

Strengths

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  • The firm was simply terrific in all ways, including their judgment amidst difficult-to-discern decisions, their technical understandings and their research. Their thoroughness, performance in proceedings and efficiency stand out.

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  • Weil, Gotshal & Manges offers complete dedication to and immersion with its clients. The team has great attention to detail and all work and responses are handled in a timely manner, with urgency when necessary. Overall, the firm distinguishes itself through its advocacy and ensuring the best outcome for the client. Its services are outstanding.

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  • Weil, Gotshal & Manges is confident with high stakes issues and the strategic resolution of bet-the-company matters. The team is very responsive, and provides expert advice and quality work product.

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  • They are engaged, thoughtful and smart lawyers, who think creatively about problem solving and how best to get a desired outcome as efficiently as possible.

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  • Weil lawyers are responsive and available as needed. They also write effective correspondence and always deliver key information succinctly.

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