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Provided by WilmerHale

Our lawyers have played an integral role in many of the most significant cases across the globe over the past several years, including internal and governmental investigations; patent, copyright and trademark cases; regulatory, government and public policy disputes; securities class action lawsuits; and federal and state appellate cases. Clients rely on our strong understanding of their industries and business goals, pragmatic and clear advice—even in the midst of complicated issues, complex legal and regulatory regimes, and high-stakes decisions—and ability to deliver practical solutions to real-world problems. Our cases and achievements cut across the litigation spectrum, and we have experience across industries, including aviation; bankruptcy and commercial; communications; defense and national security; government contracts; energy, environment and natural resources; financial institutions; labor and employment; technology; and trade.


To learn more about WilmerHale's Litigation practice, visit: https://www.wilmerhale.com/en/solutions/litigation


Chambers Review

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Litigation: General Commercial - Massachusetts

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

WilmerHale offers market-leading advice in areas such as securities litigation and complex civil disputes. The firm is acclaimed for its strength in cases involving IP matters. Its clients include Fortune 500 companies, hedge funds and financial services institutions. The firm provides extensive expertise with respect to class actions and derivative claims.

Work Highlights

  • WilmerHale represented current and former directors of SVB Financial Group in securities class actions alleging fraud in connection with the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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William H Paine
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William H Paine
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Senior Statespeople

William Paine continues to be a leading lawyer in the securities litigation space. He has substantial experience in the defence of high-value securities class actions.

William is a brilliant attorney with an incredible reputation.

John Butts
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John Butts
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Band 2
Chair of WilmerHale's commercial litigation group John Butts has experience acting on a wide array of disputes for clients in the banking, life sciences and technology sectors, among others.
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Timothy J Perla
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Band 2

Timothy Perla is recognised for his securities litigation practice and is skilled in advising clients on a wide range of class actions and shareholder derivative lawsuits.

Timothy is a critical thinker who is able to break complex questions and legal strategies down into achievable steps.

Andrew Dulberg
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Andrew Dulberg
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Band 3

Andrew Dulberg has a broad base of commercial disputes expertise, including handling securities and real estate-related litigation.

Andrew is collaborative as well as open to and responsive to my thoughts. He is a pleasure to work with because he is a good teammate. He's thoughtful and a highly effective thinker.

Andrew is a pleasure to work with.

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Felicia H Ellsworth
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Band 3

Felicia Ellsworth is vice-chair of WilmerHale’s litigation and controversy department. She is highlighted for her abilities as trial and appellate advocate in a range of high-stakes litigation.

Ranked Lawyers at
WilmerHale

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Massachusetts

Litigation: General Commercial

John Butts
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John Butts
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Band 2
Andrew Dulberg
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Andrew Dulberg
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Band 3
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Felicia H Ellsworth
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Band 3
Litigation: Securities

William H Paine
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William H Paine
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Senior Statespeople
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Timothy J Perla
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Band 2