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Joshua Amsel

Joshua Amsel

USA 2026

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About

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USA

Practice Areas

Joshua Amsel is a partner in Weil’s Securities Litigation practice group, where he focuses on defending shareholder class and derivative litigation, advising on M&A transactions and related litigation, and counseling boards of directors, board committees, and senior management with respect to securities, corporate governance, disclosure, and regulatory issues. Joshua’s litigation practice covers a wide variety of sectors, including, but not limited to, financial services, healthcare and life sciences, retail and consumer products, and technology. Joshua also has extensive experience representing clients in connection with internal, governmental, and regulatory investigations, including those before the Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Commodities Futures Trading Commission, the New York Stock Exchange, and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.

Personal

Cornell University (B.S.); Fordham University School of Law (J.D.)

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: Securities - New York

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial
Joshua Amsel is noted for his experience across shareholder class and derivative actions, in which he has represented clients from the finance and life sciences sectors, among others.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Joshua is very knowledgeable and responsive. He is a true expert in securities law and provides practical and common sense advice.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Guide to the USA
  • Joshua is a gifted partner and a really smart litigator.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Guide to the USA
  • Joshua has an outstanding perspective, balancing the law and practical realities.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Guide to the USA

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