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Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Securities: Litigation

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Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

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Securities: Litigation - USA - Nationwide

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati enjoys a solid reputation for its expertise in securities class actions and derivative suits, including cases of accounting and securities fraud. The firm possesses a large client base of corporate issuers, regularly acting for clients from the technology and life sciences industries, with additional experience pertaining to a broad range of other sectors including aerospace, energy and financial services. It regularly features in litigation arising out of IPOs and stock offerings. It is also active in Delaware M&A litigation.
Notable practitioners

Caz Hashemi heads the firm's litigation group and operates out of the firm's Palo Alto office.

Work Highlights

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  • Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati represented Upstart, a cloud-based AI lending platform, and certain Upstart officers and directors in a number of related shareholder litigation matters, which alleged false and misleading statements.

Strengths

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  • They are very responsive and will take calls on nights and weekends.

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  • It has a strong bench, each with different skills, whether it is securities law or understanding sophisticated technology. The firm staffs appropriately but also has a deep well of resources.

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  • Wilson lawyers are unparalleled and have deep subject expertise. They are smart attorneys who are deeply experienced in securities litigation and law.

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