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James Rouhandeh

James Rouhandeh

USA 2026

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Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
 Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Litigation: Securities

New York

14 years ranked

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Jim is the head of Davis Polk’s Litigation Department and a member of the firm’s three-person Management Committee. He is a trusted adviser to leading corporations, boards and CEOs in multiple industries. Recently, Jim was lead trial counsel for three Fortune 50 companies, resulting in two outright victories and one successful resolution on the first day of trial. His work also includes significant pharmaceutical pricing matters, FTC litigation and First Amendment litigation.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: Securities - New York

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James Rouhandeh regularly appears in the most significant securities cases for a host of major corporate issuer and banking clients. He is often involved in matters such as post-IPO disputes, RMBS-related claims and wider securities class actions.
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  • James is highly strategic and has a great vision across legal matters. He is highly effective and has very strong client relationships.

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  • James is a brilliant, creative strategist and a seasoned litigator. He plays the long game and cuts to the heart of our hardest litigation challenges.

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