Ranking tables
Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded | USA
California
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
- Crowell & Moring LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Dechert LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Keller/Anderle LLP 2 Years Ranked
- McDermott Will & Emery LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Reed Smith LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP 1 Years Ranked
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 DLA Piper LLP (US)Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded2023 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedDLA Piper excels in handling complex commercial litigation for public and private sector clients across the country, proficient in an array of life sciences, technology and consumer products disputes. The firm calls upon an extensive roster of litigators across the state and country to assist with bet-the-company litigation and cross-border work.1 Jenner & Block LLPLitigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded2023 | Band 1 | 1 Years RankedJenner & Block has an established practice handling a wide array of commercial disputes for a diverse client base spanning the technology, energy and consumer products sectors. The firm boasts far reaching expertise, with experience handling class actions as well as business tort, securities fraud and trade secret theft claims.1 King & Spalding LLPLitigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded2023 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedKing & Spalding is a robust litigation practice with wide-ranging skills in commercial matters, acting for corporate clients on disputes concerning intellectual property, real estate, antitrust and labor and employment. The firm is held in particularly high esteem for its work in highly regulated industries, including healthcare, life sciences and environmental law.1 McKool SmithLitigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded2023 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedMcKool Smith has a strong litigation practice based around a robust core of seasoned trial lawyers. It demonstrates broad strengths in disputes concerning intellectual property rights, professional liability issues and wider contractual disputes. The firm acts for a range of high-profile individuals, public sector entities and major corporates.
Band 2
2 Crowell & Moring LLPLitigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedCrowell & Moring offers a strong track record in litigation matters, with clients benefiting from deep expertise in contractual disputes and defending major class actions. It frequently acts for a range of individuals, public entities and corporate clients, with notable strengths representing educational institutions. The firm demonstrates additional expertise in domestic and international arbitrations.2 Dechert LLPLitigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedDechert has a comprehensive commercial litigation offering, benefiting from a deep pool of experienced attorneys with considerable substantive knowledge. It is particularly adept in contract disputes and product liability matters, alongside wider skills in areas such as class action defense and unfair competition claims.2 Keller/Anderle LLPLitigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded2023 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedKeller/Anderle is a distinguished litigation boutique which offers significant trial expertise to corporate and individual clients facing a broad array of commercial disputes. It excels in areas including intellectual property, labor and employment, financial services litigation, professional negligence and whistleblower matters.2 McDermott Will & Emery LLPLitigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedMcDermott Will & Emery has a distinguished commercial litigation group with a strong roster of trial experts, demonstrating broad strengths in complex and high-value disputes. The firm's signature specialization in healthcare law is complemented by notable capabilities in areas including intellectual property and professional liability.2 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPLitigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedMorgan, Lewis & Bockius has a notable litigation group with strength in securities matters and general litigation, regularly called upon for its proficient handling of class action cases. The firm's expertise covers disputes concerning intellectual property and antitrust as well as SEC proceedings. It counts a sizable number of leading US and international companies among its clients. The team is active in sectors including healthcare and medical devices, technology, financial services and retail.2 Reed Smith LLPLitigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedReed Smith is known for its deep strengths in major contractual disputes and class actions, with significant experience defending clients in areas such as advertising, IP, insurance and consumer protection. The firm provides a holistic offering, supported by complementary practices such as healthcare, arbitration and an established appellate group with a strong track record in state and federal courts.2 Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLPLitigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedSheppard Mullin defended the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco against several claims, including fraud and violation of the California Business and Professions Code, arising out of the company's decision to nullify Change Lending's membership due to a failure to satisfy a financial metric at the time of its membership application.2 Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLPLitigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded2023 | Band 2 | 1 Years RankedWeil, Gotshal & Manges provides a wide array of litigation expertise to an impressive client base spanning the technology, financial services and consumer industries, among others. The firm is experienced in handling large scale consumer class actions, complex business disputes and theft of trade secret claims.
Band 3
3 Baker McKenzieLitigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded2023 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedBaker McKenzie possesses considerable commercial litigation strength, acting on behalf of clients across the technology, healthcare and financial services sectors, among others. The firm has notable experience handling product liability and consumer class actions, in which it excels in defending food and beverage manufacturers.3 BraunHagey & Borden LLPLitigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded2023 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedBraunHagey & Borden is a San Francisco-based boutique highlighted for its considerable strength in commercial litigation, with experience handling trade secret theft claims, consumer class actions and contractual disputes. The firm draws from a bench of experienced trial lawyers to represent clients spanning from tech startups to publicly traded companies.3 Davis Wright Tremaine LLPLitigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded2023 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedDavis Wright Tremaine possesses considerable strength acting for household names in the technology sector alongside notable financial services and media and entertainment sector expertise. The firm is particularly highlighted for its experience handling consumer class actions, as well as intellectual property litigation.3 Everett Dorey LLPLitigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded2023 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedEverett Dorey is a growing presence in the California market and is noted for its particular expertise acting on behalf of municipalities in complex disputes. The firm's broad practice includes areas such as personal injury, property damage and toxic torts.3 Waymaker LLPLitigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded2023 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedWaymaker is a Los Angeles-based trial and appellate boutique with experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in high-stakes litigation. Its areas of expertise include antitrust, securities and intellectual property. The firm is particularly noted for its strength in fintech, particularly cases involving cryptocurrencies.