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Chambers Review

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Litigation: Securities - New York

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Willkie Farr & Gallagher boasts a highly regarded business litigation group with a strong track record of trial success. It is regularly retained to act on civil disputes in the finance, insurance and bankruptcy fields as part of its broad industry coverage. The firm also offers a notable securities practice, recognized for its expert class action, financial reporting and M&A litigation capabilities. Its wide-ranging client base includes auditors, financial institutions and major corporates from a range of industries.

Work Highlights

  • Willkie Farr & Gallagher represented a group of current and former Wells Fargo directors in a shareholder derivative suit in the Delaware Court of Chancery alleging that the directors were liable for Wells Fargo’s alleged misconduct in connection with following its DEI initiatives.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Todd G Cosenza
1
Todd G Cosenza
1
Band 1
Todd Cosenza is a highly esteemed litigator with particular expertise in securities litigation. He is experienced acting for major issuers and underwriters across the full suite of securities disputes, including defending against large class actions.

Todd is very experienced and knowledgeable in the field. He offers excellent client service and responsiveness. He is also very aware of issues facing the industry, providing wise advice and counsel.

Todd is extremely knowledgeable and is always thinking ahead. He is proactive in calling out potential issues and strategies.

He is efficient, knowledgeable and super smart.

Todd is very tactical. He understands the law and comes up with a good strategy. He is responsive, gives practical advice and gets good results.

Todd is a devoted, energetic and brilliant advocate with unparalleled knowledge of the securities laws. He is sharp and laser-focused on achieving his clients' objectives and doing so with tremendous integrity.

Tariq Mundiya
2
Tariq Mundiya
2
Band 2
Tariq Mundiya garners excellent reviews for his work handling securities litigation, including high-profile derivative suits and M&A litigation.

Tariq is a great strategist and corporate counsellor.

Tariq is an outstanding lawyer.

Tariq is an exceptional litigator and is very knowledgeable about Delaware law.

Charles Dean Cording
4
Charles Dean Cording
4
Band 4

Charles Dean Cording is a commercial litigator noted for his expertise in securities class and derivative actions, among other business disputes.

Charles is very knowledgeable, approachable and pragmatic. He is a fantastic partner.

Antonio Yanez
5
Antonio Yanez
5
Band 5
Antonio Yanez comes recommended for his expertise in securities litigation, which includes acting for major accounting firms, asset management firms and corporate issuers.

Antonio is incredibly smart, calm and knows our space inside and out.

Antonio is a highly experienced commercial and securities litigator who is able to put the lawsuit in a broader commercial context. He helps us to find a way to resolve the dispute, potentially amicably, as well as fight in court if we have to.

Lee Wolosky
6
Lee Wolosky
6
Band 6

Lee Wolosky is an experienced litigator sought after by corporates and senior individuals facing a wide array of complex commercial disputes, both domestic and cross-border.

Lee does excellent work and has great vision to see things in advance, which is invaluable.

Lee distinguishes himself through his quality, judgment and expertise.

Zeh Ekono
U
Zeh Ekono
U
Up and Coming

Zeh Ekono adeptly assists clients with a range of securities class and derivative actions.

Zeh is a very knowledgeable partner who is savvy with respect to litigation risks and thinking ahead.

Zeh is enjoyable to work with. She manages the process calmly, effectively and with a lot of patience. She shows the ability to understand complex cases and flaws in the allegations quickly, to define an effective defense strategy and to explain the process, particularities and the strategy effectively.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Litigation: General Commercial

Lee Wolosky
6
Lee Wolosky
6
Band 6
Litigation: Securities

Todd G Cosenza
1
Todd G Cosenza
1
Band 1
Tariq Mundiya
2
Tariq Mundiya
2
Band 2
Charles Dean Cording
4
Charles Dean Cording
4
Band 4
Antonio Yanez
5
Antonio Yanez
5
Band 5
Zeh Ekono
U
Zeh Ekono
U
Up and Coming