USA Texas Litigation: Securities

Excellent standard of representation in a wide range of commercial disputes, with a particularly robust reputation in energy and securities litigation. Able to draw on a strong geographic footprint in litigating cases across the country, offering expertise in antitrust and environmental disputes. Also highly acclaimed for its capacity to take on an array of disputes at appellate level. Well equipped to handle merger objection cases brought by shareholders.

Wide-ranging expertise in litigation, spanning securities, general commercial, product liability and energy disputes. Highly regarded bench of litigators well versed both in securing favorable settlements and in taking cases to trial. Geographic reach allows the team to provide comprehensive representation for clients in multiple industries throughout the USA and internationally. Boasts an impressive client roster, featuring companies in the energy, finance and healthcare sectors, among others.

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP fields a respected disputes team with notable proficiency in securities litigation. The team acts on behalf of public companies in various industries as well as officers and directors. The attorneys are widely respected for their skillful handling of shareholder derivative lawsuits and securities class actions.

Shearman & Sterling LLP is recognized for its growing presence in Texas, with offices in Dallas, Austin and Houston. The firm garners particular praise for its strengthened offering in the securities litigation space, housing preeminent, experienced attorneys skilled in handling shareholder disputes and securities class actions as well as SEC investigations.

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP represented Southwestern Energy in a putative class action alleging that Southwestern misrepresented its financial condition and business prospects in the registration statement for a 2015 convertible preferred stock offering, violating the Securities Act of 1933.

Well-resourced national firm with a great depth of experience in handling litigation across the full gamut of commercial areas. Especially well known for its expertise in energy disputes, with additional prowess in antitrust, environmental and construction matters. Frequently acts for major oil and natural gas production companies, as well as catering to clients in the construction, mining, financial services and technology sectors. Also boasts highly regarded securities and appellate specialists, in addition to a fast-growing white-collar criminal defense practice which handles significant investigations.