Litigation: General Commercial
USA Guide 2024 : Illinois
Band 4
Contact number
312 728 9000Chambers Review
Willkie Farr & Gallagher is a national powerhouse with an increasingly prominent presence in the Illinois market. The team is regularly called upon by clients from a broad range of industries to act in complex, high-value commercial disputes. It offers experience defending claims with antitrust and IP aspects, as well as allegations of employment misconduct.
Work Highlights
- Willkie Farr & Gallagher represented Univar Solutions in environmental litigation related to the alleged contamination of waterways near Lake Michigan.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Willkie Farr & Gallagher has incredible bench strength."
"The firm has a depth of understanding about complex legal matters and a very seasoned team of lawyers. They are responsive and provide the utmost service."
"The team operates seamlessly, delivering critical, strategic advice in the most complex reputational and economic matters. The team is made up of trial lawyers, they're responsive and their service levels are very high."
"Willkie Farr & Gallagher has incredible bench strength."
"The firm has a depth of understanding about complex legal matters and a very seasoned team of lawyers. They are responsive and provide the utmost service."
"The team operates seamlessly, delivering critical, strategic advice in the most complex reputational and economic matters. The team is made up of trial lawyers, they're responsive and their service levels are very high."
Notable Practitioners
Craig Martin is noted for his expert handling of civil disputes at both state and federal levels, including those involving breach of fiduciary duty, antitrust and product liability claims. His practice includes appellate proceedings and investigations on both a domestic and international scale.
"He is a terrific lawyer who is able to distill complex concepts from complicated legal issues. He is also a terrific trial lawyer."
"Craig is one of the very best. He is great with clients, judges and juries."
Matt Basil offers experience across a range of commercial disputes, including class actions, fraud and derivative actions. He also has experience handling multidistrict litigation.
"Matt is incredibly diligent and hard-working. He will go above and beyond in client service and he is a tried and true litigator."
"Matt is incredibly available and very knowledgable."
"Matt is a well-prepared, strategic and pragmatic thinker who has great litigation instincts. He has impeccable judgment and the ability to distill complex legal and factual matters into a practical context."