Litigation: Securities

Dane Butswinkas enjoys an excellent reputation for his representation of leading clients in the financial services sector. He is called upon to handle matters ranging from antitrust and securities to corporate governance.

"Dane is one of the top litigators in the country. He is just a fount of knowledge with outstanding experience."

"He's an excellent lawyer."

Enu Mainigi wins praise from all corners of the market for her representation of major clients in the healthcare, pharmaceutical and financial services sectors. She has considerable trial experience.

"Enu is very, very good."

"Enu's client service and excellent trial skills stand out."

Robert Van Kirk maintains a wide-ranging practice, including large class actions, derivative suits and significant multijurisdictional disputes. His clients include private equity firms and corporations in the security and healthcare sectors.

"He is very smart, very nice and disarmingly tough. He does things the right way and doesn't quit until he wins."

"He is exceptional. He's a strategist and a trial lawyer. His writing is on a whole different level."

"He's brilliant. A very strategic, very practical and smart lawyer."

Amanda MacDonald, cochair of Williams & Connolly's securities litigation group, is a well-regarded securities litigator who excels in shareholder derivative actions and securities class actions.

"Amanda is extremely knowledgeable, effective and a subject matter expert for all things securities. She is also insanely responsive."

"Amanda is an outstanding writer and strategist and a very good oral advocate."

Joseph Petrosinelli is the chairman of Williams & Connolly LLP and cochairs the product liability practice. He is noted for his strength in handling securities fraud disputes.

Kevin Downey represents clients in complex and high-value securities litigation. He is adept at handling derivative claims and 10(b) class actions, as well as IPO-related disputes.

"Kevin is a standout trial lawyer. He's excellent."

Edward Bennett, cochair of Williams & Connolly's commercial litigation group, focuses his practice on financial litigation and antitrust. He is well versed in state and federal courts and often represents Fortune 100 companies.

"He's a tremendous trial attorney. Edward is incredibly knowledgeable, very practical and has a confidence that is exactly what you want in an important case."

"Ted is always thinking about how to win."

"He's a brilliant analyst and strategist."