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Litigation: Securities | USA

Massachusetts

Securities Litigation includes: insider trading; shareholder disputes; contested M&A bids; reorganisations and restructurings; corporate governance disputes; director, officer, issuer and investment dealer disclosure and; liability matters and other non-compliance matters. Corporate governance disputes arise where it is alleged that management has breached the rights and responsibilities agreed with shareholders.

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  1. Goodwin
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    Goodwin
    Litigation: Securities
    2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked

    Goodwin has a standout team with experience in appearing before courts across the USA, up to the Supreme Court. The firm's expertise spans a range of industries, including real estate, manufacturing, technology and finance. It possesses skill in alternative dispute resolution and litigation avoidance. The firm is also noted for its defence of companies and individuals facing government investigation. Additionally, it offers capability in handling healthcare fraud class actions. Its experience covers shareholder litigation and IPO disputes.

  2. Ropes & Gray LLP
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    Ropes & Gray LLP
    Litigation: Securities
    2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked

    Ropes & Gray LLP has expert advisers across a myriad of complex commercial disputes and litigation arising from corporate transactions. The firm's broad client base spans a variety of diverse industries, including financial services, life sciences and telecommunications. It is also esteemed for its adept handling of high-profile securities litigation. The firm is experienced in working with shareholders, employees and consumers.

  3. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
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    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
    Litigation: Securities
    2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked

    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates is a prominent firm providing top-tier counsel to financial institutions and multinational corporations, often in business-critical matters. Alongside the firm's expert handling of commercial disputes, class actions and securities litigation, it offers guidance in alternative dispute resolution. The firm has notable expertise handling “bet-the-company” cases on behalf of the healthcare, pharmaceutical and biotech industries.

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Band 2

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    Berman Tabacco
    Litigation: Securities
    2025 | Band 2 | 2 Years Ranked

    Berman Tabacco offers dedicated litigators to deal with a range of complex securities actions. The firm is capable of handling class and opt-out actions on behalf of major institutional investors. It counts retirement systems and public funds among its client base.

  2. Cooley LLP
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    Cooley LLP
    Litigation: Securities
    2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked

    Cooley LLP offers considerable capabilities across securities and commercial litigation. The firm regularly handles high-stakes fraud and class action cases. Its attorneys regularly work with life sciences and technology companies in Massachusetts and across the US. The firm also has noteworthy experience in handling trade secrets and patent-related disputes.

  3. Mintz
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    Mintz
    Litigation: Securities
    2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked

    Mintz is widely respected for its broad capabilities across white-collar crime, securities litigation, “bet-the-company” commercial disputes and product liability matters. The firm adroitly handles matters for both high-profile individuals and corporations. It is regularly called upon to represent clients in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, among others. The firm possesses a strong bench of experienced trial lawyers and regulatory experts.

  4. Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
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    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
    Litigation: Securities
    2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked

    Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP's Massachusetts litigation practice is highly thought of for its adept representation of clients across a range of sectors, including financial services and technology. The firm is well known for its representation of public companies, hedge funds and individuals in civil disputes. It offers expert guidance in connection with complex commercial and securities litigation. The firm enjoys a strong client roster of market-leading and multinational corporations.

  5. Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP
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    Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP
    Litigation: Securities
    2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked

    Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP is recognised for its representation of a range of clients, including financial institutions, medical manufacturers and healthcare providers, in complex disputes before state and federal courts. The firm has impressive capability in product liability and restrictive covenant actions.

  6. WilmerHale
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    WilmerHale
    Litigation: Securities
    2025 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked

    WilmerHale offers market-leading advice in areas such as securities litigation and complex civil disputes. The firm is acclaimed for its strength in cases involving IP matters. Its clients include Fortune 500 companies, hedge funds and financial services institutions. The firm provides extensive expertise with respect to class actions and derivative claims.