Ranking tables
Litigation: Securities | USA
Illinois
Rankings overview for Departments
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
- Charles Smith Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates9 Years Ranked
- David H Kistenbroker Dechert LLP17 Years Ranked
- Hille R Sheppard Sidley Austin LLP5 Years Ranked
- Jim Ducayet Sidley Austin LLP5 Years Ranked
- Sean M Berkowitz Latham & Watkins LLP16 Years Ranked
- Walter C Carlson Sidley Austin LLP21 Years Ranked
Band 2
- H Nicholas Berberian Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP18 Years Ranked
- Howard Suskin Jenner & Block LLP4 Years Ranked
- Joni Jacobsen Dechert LLP1 Years Ranked
- Kristen Seeger Sidley Austin LLP3 Years Ranked
- Matthew R Kipp Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates16 Years Ranked
- Michael J Diver Katten6 Years Ranked
- Nilofer Umar Sidley Austin LLP3 Years Ranked
- Steven Malina Greenberg Traurig, LLP3 Years Ranked
- Steven S Scholes McDermott Will & Emery LLP7 Years Ranked
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Sidley Austin LLPLitigation: Securities2023 | Band 1 | 4 Years RankedSidley Austin has a dominant and highly acclaimed practice that demonstrates outstanding expertise across the board in litigation, appearing in some of the most significant civil cases in the market. The firm boasts varied sector expertise in areas such as healthcare, financial services and defense, with significant capabilities in the securities space. It has an impressively deep bench of high-quality practitioners who act on commercial matters for both domestic and international corporations. Recent involvement includes assistance with litigation associated with data breaches and cybersecurity issues.
Band 2
2 Dechert LLPLitigation: Securities2023 | Band 2 | 1 Years RankedDechert possesses a notable securities litigation offering and is frequently sought after by corporates and their current and former directors and officers to handle a raft of complex disputes. The firm has a strong track record defending against class actions, including those alleging false and misleading statements or omissions. It has additional capacity to handle derivative claims and transaction-related litigation.2 Kirkland & EllisLitigation: Securities2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedKirkland & Ellis has a market-leading commercial litigation practice characterized by exceptional bench strength and breadth of expertise. It also possesses expert strength in white-collar crime, with particular renown for its FCPA practice, and a sophisticated securities offering. It represents clients from a variety of sectors, including financial services, energy and pharmaceuticals.2 Latham & Watkins LLPLitigation: Securities2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedLatham & Watkins offers outstanding capabilities in securities matters, including major internal investigations as well as shareholder claims. The firm is also highly adept in disputes across areas such as insurance, antitrust, environment and product liability. It fields a strong bench of experienced commercial litigators, with particular strengths in the sports, energy and financial services sectors.2 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & AffiliatesLitigation: Securities2023 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedSkadden is a superb litigation group with a deep bench that represents domestic and international clients in a range of significant disputes. The firm has notable expertise in multidistrict class action litigation, including securities disputes. The group frequently acts on cross-border regulatory investigations and civil matters. It has significant trial experience at both state and federal levels.