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Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded - New York

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What the Team is Known For

Winston & Strawn boasts a strong New York securities litigation practice with an enviable client base of public and private companies as well as several major investment banks. It is able to draw on nationwide network to provide full coverage of complex securities concerns, including shareholder class and derivative actions and M&A litigation. The group possesses wider commercial litigation capacity, with experience handling claims in the antitrust, product liability and employment fields.

Work Highlights

  • Winston & Strawn represented current and former NCAA college athletes in antitrust litigation seeking billions in lost compensation for their names, images and likenesses (NIL) rights.

Strengths

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They are experienced and trusted attorneys, with both deep legal and business acumen.

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The firm handled a complex case successfully and with great aplomb.

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The litigation team is very experienced and responsive.

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Winston & Strawn is responsive, thorough, creative and has a strong focus on our business.

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Notable Practitioners

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James P Smith
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James P Smith
3
Band 3
James Smith is recognized for his broad-ranging securities litigation practice, regularly handling securities fraud class actions, derivative suits and M&A-related disputes.

James does an excellent job orchestrating the various constituencies within securities litigation, whether it be adversaries, the court, mediators, insurers or senior management.

James advises with confidence. He cuts to the chase and tells you what you need to know, as well as painting a clear picture of possible outcomes and risks.

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Matthew DiRisio
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Matthew DiRisio
3
Band 3
Matthew DiRisio is a strong performer in the full gamut of securities-related litigation, with experience handling M&A, SPAC and corporate governance disputes as well as shareholder class and derivative actions.

Matt is very helpful on the big picture and developing strategy for the longer term goals.

Matt led our litigation strategy and exceeded all of our expectations.

He is detail oriented and a great communicator to management, in addition to his practicality and strong business sense.

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Winston & Strawn LLP

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James P Smith
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James P Smith
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Matthew DiRisio
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Matthew DiRisio
3
Band 3
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