Litigation: Securities
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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.
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Chambers Review
WilmerHale maintains an esteemed practice that regularly acts on big-ticket civil disputes, drawing on a strong global platform and notable trial skills. It has expert commercial litigation capabilities, offering experience in areas such as insurance matters and credit reporting disputes. The firm is also noted for its highly sophisticated practice in disputes arising out of bankruptcy proceedings. It boasts a strong bench of securities litigators who frequently defend against class actions and derivative suits arising in a wide range of industries.
Work Highlights
- WilmerHale represented Spruce Power (formerly XL Hybrids) in a securities class action in New York, a shareholder derivative action in Massachusetts and a class action in Delaware.
Strengths
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"The Wilmer team is incredibly knowledgeable and I have so much confidence in their advice. They also bring a practical perspective and lots of experience."
"The team is excellent across the board, always responsive and provides a top-notch work product."
"The Wilmer team is incredibly knowledgeable and I have so much confidence in their advice. They also bring a practical perspective and lots of experience."
"The team is excellent across the board, always responsive and provides a top-notch work product."
Notable Practitioners
Fraser Hunter offers experience in a range of securities concerns, including civil class action litigation and regulatory matters.
"He is sensible, smart, experienced and practical."
"He always does fantastic work in securities litigation."
Hallie Levin is an experienced commercial litigator with a strong track record in trials before state and federal courts. Her expertise spans business torts, antitrust and trade secrets-related cases.
"She is great at examinations and makes sure the client shows well."
Michael Bongiorno is held in high regard for his handling of complex securities class actions and derivative suits, and often acts for corporate issuers in the life sciences field.
"Mike is incredibly responsive and consistently offers calm, practical advice."
"He can command a room simultaneously with intellectual firepower and grace."
"Michael is an elite litigator, with tremendous presence, deep securities law domain expertise and a trusted adviser who provides practical advice and wisdom."
Andrew Rhys Davies routinely acts for international clients, including prominent names in global finance, on a variety of contentious commercial matters ranging from licensing disputes to antitrust litigation.
"He's professional and a good advocate for his clients."
"He gets to the center of issues quickly, writes very simply and makes the work very clear."
Lori Martin has an excellent regulatory and SEC enforcement practice, as well as having a significant presence in civil securities litigation. She offers particular expertise in matters relating to ERISA.
"She is incredibly accessible and knowledgeable."
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