Dickinson Wright PLLC, based in Michigan, has extensive conflict resolution capabilities with a strong reach in the Midwest, Nevada and Arizona. Thomas McNeill, a key lawyer and general counsel, has extensive experience representing high-profile clients, defending class actions, and continues to represent American Furukawa in a $350 million cross-border bulk recall case. In the Reno office, John Desmond is defending Allied Nevada Gold Corp in a securities dispute brought by the company`s shareholders before the Ninth Circuit. Also of note is Daniel Quick, who focuses on intellectual property litigation and recently defended healthcare company Graminex in a trademark infringement lawsuit filed by competitor AB Cernelle in the Eastern District of Michigan. In 2019, Steptoe & Johnson LLP added a number of new members to the firm`s Phoenix office: Bruce Converse, general litigator, Timothy Overton, who has expertise in complex insurance disputes, and Bennett Cooper, appellate practice expert, particularly in the ninth circle. Headquartered in Texas and with an international reach, Baker Botts L.L.P. regularly litigates in courts across the country and represents leading companies in significant commercial disputes. The firm`s particular strengths include its work for the energy, food and beverage industry and its appellate body experience. In one of the most important cases of the year for the energy sector, a team including Bill Kroger, James Barkley and Thomas Phillips successfully defeated a motion to stop the construction of the $2 billion Kinder Morgan Texas pipeline.

Elsewhere, Evan Young and Gavin Villareal won a U.S. Supreme Court victory for the Food Marketing Institute in a landmark Freedom of Information Act decision. One staff member to watch is Stephanie Cagniart, who has argued cases before the Fifth and Sixth Judicial Districts. The arrival of Jonathan Patchen, Senior Technology Counsel at Taylor & Patchen LLP, in October 2019 significantly enhanced the capabilities of the firm`s San Francisco office. In other key messages from the team, Van Beckwith left the firm to become senior vice president and general counsel at Halliburton in January 2020. Bridget Moore, known for her work on SEC enforcement matters, and securities specialist Danny David are now co-chief counsel. With an extensive network of 23 offices across the country, K&L Gates offers comprehensive commercial litigation capabilities, serving clients across a wide range of industries. The ministry has recently seen an increase in class action lawsuits related to data breaches and supply chain disputes. In the latter case, Pallavi Mehta Wahi represented Quest Software in Seattle in an infringement dispute with an independent vendor under obligations under a Master Services Agreement. One litigator to watch is Thomas Birsic of the Pittsburgh office, who is leading Arkema`s defense in several civil lawsuits stemming from fires at one of the chemical company`s plants in the wake of Hurricane Harvey; The cases will be filed in the courts of the Southern District of Texas and the states of Texas.

Integration into the firm`s global network makes the department well suited for cross-border litigation and international arbitration. The arrival of Jonathan Hersey of CKR Law in the Orange County office in September 2019 brought expertise in intellectual property litigation. „They have a team of extremely knowledgeable lawyers who really get to the bottom of the most sensitive cases and combine that with good business judgment to arrive at an effective strategy for the client. Excellent team players. Pinsent Masons LLP takes a multidisciplinary approach to litigation; The core team can draw on the expertise of forensic accountants, electronic data consultants, technology specialists, among others, to support the smooth running of a business from pre-trade to post-negotiation. Daniel Gardiner`s recent promotion has led him to be part of the firm`s „excellent cohort of young partners,“ alongside names such as Jean-François Le Gal and Michael Fletcher. Key contacts include contract expert Katharine Davies and Head of London`s Litigation Practice Michael Fenn. Laura Cameron, who heads the entire risk advisory department, is primarily based in Glasgow. Selendy & Gay, which enters the ranking for the first time, is a litigation boutique founded in February 2018 by a team of experienced litigators led by Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP. Since its inception, the has attracted a diverse and impressive range of clients and is currently active in a number of complex, high-value cases, applying a 50/50 company-wide split between defence and plaintiff work. Philippe Selendy and Sean Baldwin represent Cerberus Capital Management as plaintiffs in a $950 million infringement lawsuit against Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce.

Elsewhere, Faith Gay, Maria Ginzburg and Lena Konanova represent a group of public servants in a federal class action lawsuit against student loan provider Navient; The alleged damages to the case exceed $1 billion. Other key lawyers include managing partners David Elsberg and Jennifer Selendy. As part of a large team, Senior Counsel Caitlin Halligan joined Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP from Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP in March 2019. Macfarlanes LLP`s „truly world-class“ division leverages the dual strength of its retail and corporate practices to skillfully represent entrepreneurs, executives, shareholders, wealth management offices and their affiliates. Practice manager Matt McCahearty is described by one client as „good at managing large teams in the most complex commercial disputes.“ The band also uses „legendary figure“ Iain Mackie and „superstar“ Lois Horne. The newly invented Christopher Charlton is „everything you expect from a partner“. Cohen & Gresser LLP`s „highly talented“ litigation team regularly handles complex commercial litigation to appeals for clients in a wide range of industries. Key litigators include Mark Cohen, who is hailed as „the complete package,“ an excellent litigator, Lawrence Gresser, „smart,“ who brings his expertise in class actions, and Nathaniel Read has extensive experience in commercial litigation. Working for a market-leading client, Gresser defends Goldman Sachs in a case alleging a collective boycott among major investment banks. In addition, Gale Dick represents Bridgewood Capital in a trademark dispute involving cross-border elements in Latin America.

Melissa Maxman in the DC office scored an important antitrust victory; on behalf of Höegh Autoliners, it obtained the rejection of all price- and bid-fixing agreements. Litigation boutique Cooke, Young & Keidan LLP has „the experience and ability to compete and win with the greatest players.“ With its expertise in trading and banking, as well as its growing technological capabilities, the firm has solidified its reputation for fintech and venture capital litigation. Sinead O`Callaghan, Stephen Elam and Lydia Danon are the main contacts. Councillor Philip Young – „an extraordinary intellect“ – is currently taking a mid-career break. „A top-notch team led by very high-calibre partners supported by highly skilled people – with excellent judgment in assigning the job to the right level.