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Eric Swibel

Eric Swibel

USA 2026

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About

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USA

Practice Areas

Eric Swibel served for six years as Co-Chair of the Litigation & Trial Department in the firm’s Chicago office, and represents global market leaders in their most significant disputes. He advises clients in securities and complex commercial litigation in federal and state courts, arbitration, and government and internal investigations.

Eric advises public and private companies, broker-dealers, and investment advisers, as well as officers and directors. He helps clients navigate:

- Securities fraud lawsuits

- Shareholder derivative lawsuits

- Complex commercial litigation

- SEC enforcement investigations related to:

- Accounting

- Disclosures

- Regulatory compliance

- Insider trading

He leverages extensive experience representing large public companies and leading financial services firms to advise clients on all aspects of litigation and investigations, including business implications, sensitive whistleblower matters, and privilege.

Pro Bono

Complementing his business work, Eric has an active pro bono practice, representing clients in investigations and litigation involving various issues, including protection of constitutional rights.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: Securities - Illinois

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Eric Swibel has experience advising clients in securities and commercial litigation in federal and state courts. His clients include public and private companies, broker-dealers and investment advisers, as well as officers and directors.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Eric is an exceptional litigator. He can consume an incredible amount of factual background and easily works through different subject matters of the law. He is very business forward and practical.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Guide to the USA
  • He is very well experienced, practical and responsive.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Guide to the USA
  • He is very thoughtful in his approach.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Guide to the USA
  • Eric is outstanding in the securities and derivatives space. He has extraordinary knowledge, he is a strong writer and advocate and he provides excellent client service.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Guide to the USA

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