With a successful track record in business-to-business disputes, Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP‘s team of experienced trial lawyers regularly represents key corporate players. The New York-based group boasts a balanced plaintiffs and defendants practice, active in conflicts related to contractual disputes, business torts, litigation under various statutes, and antitrust, securities and IP law. Gary Bornstein heads the litigation team, alongside Kevin Orsini, who leverages his impressive trial experience to lead the team in high-stakes corporate disputes. A go to for the full range of business disputes, David Marriott represents clients in antitrust, IP, employment and securities litigation and arbitration. Lauren Moskowitz is regularly called upon by major corporate entities and spearheads the team’s work for Epic Games. Timothy Cameron has a strong background in antitrust and securities litigation, along with Wes Earnhardt, who also handles IP, financial restructuring and reorganization matters. Omid Nasab is active in both state and federal courts and in domestic and international arbitrations. Brittany Sukiennik is another name to note, alongside Vanessa Lavely.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP‘s team of experienced trial and appellate lawyers remains a go to for clients across a range of industries, from energy, finance and healthcare to TMT and construction. The group has a successful track record before federal and state agencies, as well as in both domestic and international arbitration and class and mass actions. Helgi Walker is co-chair of the litigation and administrative law and regulatory groups, based in Washington DC. Also in DC, Daniel Nelson co-chairs the environmental litigation and mass tort practice. Christopher Chorba in California is co-head of the class actions team, while Los Angeles-based Ilissa Samplin co-chairs the media, entertainment and tech group. Thomas Dupree Jr. in DC co-chairs the appellate and constitutional law team. Sports law co-head Maurice Suh is also based in LA, while Monica Loseman splits her time between Denver and New York. Also in New York, Lauren Goldman spearheads the tech litigation team and Anne Champion handles RICO, fraud and tort claims. Dallas-based Russ Falconer is experienced in high-value trials, appeals, class actions and multidistrict litigation.

Kirkland & Ellis LLP‘s litigation team of trial lawyers and appellate specialists is experienced in congressional inquiries, securities litigation, class action claims and government investigations. It works in tandem with the firm’s white-collar crime practice, representing clients before the DOJ, the SEC, Congress, and in state Attorney General proceedings. Mark Filip splits his time between Chicago and Washington DC, bringing to the team extensive public-sector experience and a successful track record in disputes with governmental authorities. Advising Fortune 500 companies, private and nonprofit organizations, and private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies, Mark Holscher in Los Angeles has a strong background in security class actions, criminal defense matters, and investigations. In Houston, Anna Rotman is called upon by both plaintiffs and defendants for representation in business disputes in both state and federal courts and arbitrations. Based in New York, Devora Allon‘s wealth of trial experience makes her well-placed to represent clients in various commercial disputes, including antitrust and product liability claims. In Chicago, Jim Hurst is a name to note alongside Christa Cottrell, who is regularly called upon by major corporate clients, particularly in the healthcare, pharma and production sectors.

Latham & Watkins LLP’s team of sector-specialist litigators represents clients in disputes spanning core industries both in the US and across the globe. The practice’s diverse clientele of leading corporate entities spans the media, manufacturing, tech, and retail sectors. Steven Feldman leads the complex commercial litigation practice from New York, alongside co-chairs Nicholas Boyle in Washington DC and LA-based Laura Washington, who was made global vice chair of complex commercial litigation in June 2024 and is regularly called upon by clients in the media and entertainment sector for representation in business and IP disputes. In Chicago, Sean Berkowitz leverages his extensive experience in civil and criminal matters to handle both litigation and regulatory investigations. Based in New York, ‘oustanding trial lawyer’ Jamie Wine advises a stellar list of Fortune 500 companies, accounting firms and financial institutions and Kuan Huang is a go to across the gamut of commercial disputes. Robert Collins in Chicago focuses on class action defense.

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP represents its stellar clientele, including financial services clients, technology companies, sports leagues, media organizations and academic institutions, in high-stakes trails, arbitration and appeals. The team is regularly called upon to handle high profile disputes, leveraging its wealth of experience in crisis management. From New York, Brad Karp represents an impressive range of clients, from global banks, private equity firms and corporations to sports leagues and executives. Experienced corporate advisor Theodore Wells leads the litigation practice from New York. As head of the M&A litigation group, Jaren Janghorbani is a go to for corporations and their boards of directors, while co-head Andrew Gordon handles deal termination litigation and other transactional disputes: both are based in New York. Gregory Laufer represents corporations, financial services institutions, and private equity firms and leads the investment management litigation team from New York.

Litigation-only firm Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP has a successful track record in high-profile disputes and bet-the-company litigation. The team has a wealth of industry-specific experience, spanning the crypto-currency, AI and tech, cannabis, energy and entertainment sectors, and expertise in media, real estate, and sports law. It handles antitrust, IP, transactional, as well as class-actions and sexual harassment and employment discrimination cases. Co-manager of the Boston office Aliki Sofis represents both plaintiffs and defendants in the gamut of commercial disputes, from bet-the-company litigation and crisis management to employment, fraud and securities litigation. Experienced in precedent-setting cases, Christopher Tayback is co-managing partner of the LA office, while Christopher Porter is the Houston office’s co-managing partner and boasts expertise encompassing breach of contract and trade secret claims, and business torts and antitrust disputes. Advising multinational companies, hedge funds, and asset managers, Michael Carlinsky acts as global head of complex litigation and co-head of the insurance litigation team from New York. Also based in New York, Andrew Rossman is chair of M&A litigation. In Silicon Valley, Sara Pollock handles IP and other business litigation on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants. Michael Swartz joined the team in March 2025 from McDermott Will & Schulte.

Composed of ‘excellent technical lawyers, advocates and counselors’, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP‘s litigation department represents high-profile clients in an impressive range of commercial disputes and government and internal investigations. The team is adept at handling conflicts related to commercial contracts, bankruptcy, business torts and insurance. It also has a strong track record in class actions stemming from commercial disputes. Lynn Neuner is global co-chair of the litigation department, alongside Jonathan Youngwood, who also heads the civil securities litigation practice, representing corporations and boards of directors in litigation, arbitration and investigations. Bryce Friedman remains a go to for C-suite executives, governments and quasi-governmental entities, focusing his practice on fraud allegations and False Claims Act violations. He leads the business litigation practice alongside Michael Garvey, who boasts an active cross-border practice that encompasses shareholder, antitrust and M&A litigation, as well as trademark infringement and insurance matters. All individuals mentioned are based in New York.

The complex commercial litigation team at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP is regularly called upon by clients across the full range of industries to advise on high-risk disputes. The team is well-equipped to handle consumer fraud, unfair competition and IP litigation, as well as federal and state RICO or antitrust law violations. Diane Sullivan enjoys a successful track record representing plaintiffs and defendants in a range of disputes, from commercial, antitrust and patent litigation to mass tort and class action cases. David Lender is co-head of the firm’s global litigation team, and his broad practice spans commercial, antitrust, restructuring and investor disputes. Gregory Silbert leads the complex commercial litigation practice alongside Washington DC-based Drew Tulumello, who brings to the team extensive experience as a trial lawyer and Supreme Court advocate. Yehudah Buchweitz represents high-profile clients across the sports, media and pharmaceutical sectors, while Luna Barrington handles bet-the-company disputes spanning M&A, antitrust and bankruptcy matters. Chantale Fiebig is another key member of the team, alongside Arianna Scavetti, both based in Washington DC. David Singh leads the firm’s class action defense group from Silicon Valley.. All individuals are based in New York, unless stated otherwise.

Williams & Connolly LLP represents a high-profile client base in the full spectrum of commercial disputes, from breach of contract and fiduciary duty actions to fraud and tortious interference claims to licensing, employment and real estate and construction disputes. It has a strong background in internal corporate governance disputes and investigations. The Washington DC-based practice successfully represents both individuals and corporations, at both a federal and state level and in consumer class actions. Dane Butswinkas’ broad industry expertise sees him represent pharma companies in product liability and medical malpractice cases, as well as clients across the financial services, food, telecoms, tech and power sectors. Robert Van Kirk co-leads the securities litigation and enforcement teams, active in litigation, investigations, and arbitration in various jurisdictions. He is also co-chair of the firm’s commercial litigation team, alongside Edward Bennett, who handles commercial, corporate governance, antitrust and trade practices, and boasts expertise in the banking and financial services and IP sectors. Bryan Wilson is co-chair of the firm’s unfair competition, trade secrets and restrictive covenants team, with an active plaintiff and defendant practice.

A&O Shearman‘s broad, cross-border disputes practice encompasses bankruptcy and insolvency disputes, breach of fiduciary duty, business torts and malpractice claims, as well as insurance, securities, fraud, antitrust and M&A litigation. The group has a strong track record in both class actions and transactional disputes, representing an impressive roster of clients across a diverse range of industries. Adam Hakki enjoys a strong track record in securities claims, and leads from New York, alongside global co-head of litigation and investigations Richard Schwed. In Washington DC, Todd Stenerson is adept at handling business torts, breach of contract and ERISA disputes on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants. Experienced in trade secrets and contractual disputes, Stephen Fishbein in New York is also an expert in both criminal and civil antitrust proceedings. Daniel LaGuardia divides his time between San Francisco and New York, representing a diverse clientele of individuals, corporations and financial institutions in securities litigation, investigations and regulatory matters.

Active in both domestic and cross-border disputes, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP‘s New York-based commercial litigation team continues to expand its broad dispute resolution offering. The group is regularly called upon to represent clients in asset management, bankruptcy, mass torts, and products liability disputes. It has specialist expertise in a range of sectors, including the financial services and healthcare and life sciences industries. Mark Goodman leads the team, advising a stellar roster of clients across the sport, construction and finance industries. Practice co-head Maura Monaghan is a go to for shareholders and directors, as well as representing healthcare, software and professional services companies. An active trial and appellate lawyer, John Gleeson brings to the team extensive experience as a federal judge. Susan Reagan Gittes is active in insurance disputes, while Elliot Greenfield boasts experience of conflict related to digital assets. Head of the firm’s asset management litigation practice, Shannon Rose Selden is another name to note, alongside Morgan Davis.

Jones Day has a successful track record in high-profile disputes and regularly represents clients in bet-the-company litigation. The practice leverages its impressive industry knowledge to represent companies in disputes across the healthcare, aviation and tobacco sectors. John Majoras leads the business and tort litigation team from Washington DC alongside Stephanie Parker in Atlanta, who also heads the firm’s product liability litigation group. Partner-in-charge in the New York office, Leon DeJulius Jr. brings to the team litigation, arbitration and appellate experience, active in federal circuit courts and state supreme courts. David Kiernan, in Houston, is an expert in antitrust matters, with a strong track record in competition and unfair business practice cases and class actions.

King & Spalding LLP‘s business litigation team, led by Damien Marshall from New York, draws on the firm’s global disputes practice to advise on multi-jurisdictional and cross-border litigation and arbitration. The group of experienced trial lawyers has a wealth of experience not only before trial and appellate courts, but also before government enforcement agencies, regulatory bodies and arbitral tribunals. Randy Mastro boasts a strong track record in civil disputes, securities litigation and white-collar crime cases and remains a go to in New York for high-profile clients, along with Mark Kirsch. In Atlanta, David Balser‘s active business disputes practice sees him represent clients across an impressive range of industries. Joe Akrotirianakis, based in Los Angeles, successfully represents both plaintiffs and defendants, and Livia Kiser in Chicago specializes in deceptive consumer practices lawsuits. Zach McEntyre handles class actions from Atlanta, with particular expertise in consumer fraud and deceptive trade practice matters. Julia Barrett Bates in Austin and LA-based Arwen Johnson are other names to note. Christopher Duffy joined the team in New York in May 2024.

Representing a global clientele, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP‘s geographically diverse litigation team handles class actions and business disputes, with expertise in fraud, IP and M&A litigation. Brian Shaffer leads the firm’s global business disputes practice from Philadelphia, representing clients across an impressive range of industries in commercial litigation, class actions and multi-party proceedings. Dana Becker in Philadelphia and Grant MacQueen in New York are practice co-heads. Elisa McEnroe leads the litigation team in Philadelphia, focusing on commercial contract and indemnification disputes. In New York, Brian Herman has extensive experience before state and federal courts, representing clients across the financial sector in civil litigation, class actions and domestic and international arbitration. Splitting his time between New York and Philadelphia, Troy Brown has a successful track record representing start-ups and global companies in M&A disputes. Michelle Pector in Houston heads the energy litigation practice and is a go to for clients across the aerospace, energy, healthcare and tech industries, while Carl Solomont in Boston is regularly called upon by financial institutions and real estate developers. In Chicago, Megan Braden represents clients both in litigation and in government and regulatory investigations.

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP‘s ‘practical, efficient, and collaborative’ practice represents clients in bet-the-company litigation across the financial services, tech and consumer products industries. The team’s high success rate in business disputes makes it well placed to represent clients across the country, as well as take over cases mid-trial. Meghan Kelly leads the complex litigation and dispute resolution practice, alongside William Oxley in Los Angeles who is regularly called upon to represent household-name clients in product liability, contract, IP, and business tort disputes. Peter Bicks is head of the firm’s global litigation practice and enjoys a strong track record in high-profile business disputes. As head of the firm’s financial services litigation group, Richard Jacobsen is a go to for leading financial services companies and an expert in residential mortgage-backed securities cases. Marc Shapiro demonstrates particular prowess in class actions, multi-district litigation and mass joinders, while Thomas Kidera represents clients across the energy and infrastructure, financial services and professional services clients. All individuals mentioned are based in New York, unless stated otherwise.

Its broad litigation practice sees Paul Hastings LLP excel in fintech, crypto, privacy and real estate disputes, as well as securities and antitrust litigation. The team boasts specialist knowledge of environmental and employment law and continues to expand its entertainment and media litigation capabilities. Cybersecurity is another increased area of focus, as well as various bet-the-company disputes, from fraud and defamation to IP, business tort and contract claims. As well as leading global entertainment and media entities, the growing team represents a stellar clientele across the sport, fashion and real estate sectors. Kurt Hansson leads the team from New York, leveraging extensive first-chair trial and arbitration experience, alongside Avi Weitzman, who has a strong background in white collar and civil trials. In San Francisco, Navi Dhillon is an expert in environmental litigation, representing clients across the investment funds, renewable energy and teach spaces. Paul Genender chairs the commercial litigation practice in Texas and is regularly called upon by public companies and private boards to handle commercial, business and bankruptcy disputes and governance, fiduciary duty and crisis management matters.

Distinguished by its expertise in the sports and cultural sectors, Proskauer Rose LLP has a stellar record in high-profile cases, often on a cross-border and international basis. Bart Williams leads the team from Los Angeles, enjoying a successful track record in high-profile trials and corporate investigations. Splitting his time between Boston and New York, Timothy Mungovan heads the securities litigation practice and is regularly called upon to handle restructurings, bankruptcies and private fund litigation. From New York, Grant Esposito is regularly called upon to handle class actions and arbitration, along with David Fioccola, who focuses his practice on antitrust and breach of contract disputes. As co-head of the firm’s mass torts and product liability group, Lee Popkin in New York is a go to for major consumer brands alongside product liability practice co-head Susan Gutierrez, who is active across the consumer products, medical and pharmaceutical, media and sports sectors from LA. Bradley Ruskin in New York handles disputes at federal, state and international level, while Boston-based Colin Cabral excels in patent, commercial and antitrust disputes. In LA, Shawn Ledingham represents an impressive clientele across the sport, agriculture and pharma sectors.

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP represents clients in the gamut of commercial claims. It also houses a securities litigation practice, making the firm a go to for representation in complex claims. Leveraging his strong background in class actions, enforcement and investigations, and shareholder action, Boston-based James Carroll is global head of the litigation and controversy teams and his broad practice spans securities, financial, antitrust and IP disputes. Alongside Susan Saltzstein, Scott Musoff co-heads the New York complex litigation and trials team and represents an impressive range of public and private companies, financial institutions and individuals at both state and federal level. Lauren Aguiar boasts a successful plaintiffs and defendants practice that spans a diverse array of sectors and Paul Lockwood heads the Wilmington litigation team. Also in Wilmington, Jenness Parker is a go to for public and private companies, as well as their directors and officers.

White & Case LLP is regularly called upon to handle high-profile disputes. In tandem with the regulatory, securities, white collar, restructuring and tax teams, the group represents clients in disputes across various sectors. Jim Robinson in Florida is head of America’s commercial litigation section, while Dave Hille and Glenn Kurtz are global co-chairs of the commercial litigation practice in New York. In Washington DC, Tara Lee’s international disputes practice encompasses white collar cases, investigations and shareholder advocacy. Splitting his time between Houston and Los Angeles, Bryan Merryman plays a key role in class actions. New York-based Kim Havlin is an expert in commercial disputes, while Michael Andolina in Chicago is an expert in multi-party and multi-jurisdictional litigation.

Boasting a ‘powerhouse roster of exceptional commercial litigators’, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP draws on its national network to represent clients in trials and appeals before state and federal courts. The firm has a strong track record representing tech clients, as well as companies, investors and individuals. The practice encompasses class actions, enforcement proceedings and arbitrations. Tariq Mundiya in New York chairs the litigation department, leveraging his expertise in internal investigations, securities and corporate litigation, and M&A and transactional disputes. Chicago-based Craig Martin is chairman, Midwest is a go to for leading companies, law firms and families for representation in state and federal courts and domestic and international arbitration. Alex Weingarten in Los Angeles chairs the entertainment litigation practice. New York-based Jeffrey Korn is an active member of the team, alongside Sameer Advani and Michael Gottlieb in Washington DC. Ben Hur  and Simona Agnolucci  have left the firm.

With ‘the unique ability and skillset to handle very complex and sophisticated matters’, WilmerHale is regularly called upon to handle contract, fraud and licensing disputes, as well as construction, RICO, trade secrets and unfair competition litigation. Boston-based John Butts is chair of the commercial litigation group, representing clients in business tort, trade secret, and contract disputes as well as consumer and securities class actions. David Ogden is an expert in financial disputes, based in Washington DC alongside Jonathan Paikin, whose diverse clientele encompasses companies, nonprofit organizations, and individuals. Also in DC, David Bowker is head of the international litigation practice and Albinas Prizgintas has extensive Supreme Court experience. Boston-based Felicia Ellsworth is vice chair of the litigation/controversy department, representing clients in both state and federal courts and in government-facing litigations and investigations. In Palo Alto, Sonal Mehta is active in IP, antitrust, and class action cases, while Joshua Lerner in San Francisco focuses on the tech sector and New York-based Hallie Levin is another name to note.

Winston & Strawn LLP‘s team of ‘top notch legal talent’ is active in high-profile cases across the full range of sectors, from aviation, consumer products, agriculture, to TMT, insurance, and finance, with a growing oil and gas litigation practice. In Dallas, Tom Walsh co-chairs the complex commercial litigation practice and specializes in energy-related disputes. Co-chair Samantha Lerner in Chicago handles commercial and patent litigation on behalf of Fortune 500 companies. Chicago-based Linda Coberly is co-chair of the litigation department alongside Tom Melsheimer in Dallas, who leverages his wealth of both civil and criminal jury trial experience. Also in Chicago, Dan Webb is regularly called upon to lead high-profile litigation, while Steve D’Amore has a strong track record defending companies against breach of contract, fraud, false advertising, and RICO violations, as well as in class actions.

Active in federal and state courts, from early motions to settlement, trial and arbitration, Arnold & Porter handles the gamut of business disputes. The team’s specialist knowledge of regulation and enforcement procedures, consumer protection laws and RICO matters sees it handle class actions, ESG issues, fraud and contract disputes. James Herschlein in New York co-chairs the litigation group alongside Kenneth Chernof in Washington DC. As head of the San Francisco and Silicon Valley offices, Jonathan Hughes plays a key role in class actions and malpractice disputes. In Houston, Christopher Odell is an expert in the energy and transportation sectors, while Katherine Ginzburg Treistman specializes in energy, tech and financial services disputes. David Weiner in Washington DC brings to the team extensive trial and appellate experience. Also based in Houston, Andrew Bergman and Josh McCollum are names to note.

Composed of ‘smart, diligent, incredibly hard working’ lawyers, the litigation team at Bartlit Beck LLP has a strong background in high-stakes disputes in state and federal courts, as well as mediations and arbitrations. The group’s expertise encompasses the range of commercial litigation, from M&A and insurance disputes to environmental and defamation matters to consumer litigation. Jason Peltz leads the team from Chicago. Sean Gallagher in Chicago has a diverse roster of US and international companies, focusing on IP, product and accountant liability, toxic tort and breach of contract disputes. Denver-based Karma Giulianelli is an antitrust specialist, as well as boasting a wealth of expertise in class actions and product liability cases.

Prominent in cross-border commercial litigation, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton’s international clientele encompasses multinational financial institutions, trade associations, foreign states, and state-owned investments. The New York-based team’s broad practice sees it regularly handle disputes related to a range of commercial contracts and instruments, as well as fraud, unfair competition and other business liability disputes. Carmine Boccuzzi co-leads the general commercial litigation team, and his international disputes practice sees him represent clients in matters often involving foreign states and state-owned entities. An expert in complex financial products and markets, Rishi Zutshi is active in shareholder derivative actions, bankruptcy cases and antitrust disputes. Lina Bensman focuses on breach of contract, fraud and consumer claims, while Abena Mainoo is a go to for advice on investigations, including related to financial crimes and environmental law matters.

Regularly called upon by tech and life sciences companies, Cooley LLP represents clients in state, federal and international courts and before various arbitral forums and administrative bodies. The team draws on the firm’s international network to advise on the full range of commercial disputes, from antitrust, consumer protection and IP disputes to contractual, securities and fraud litigation. San Diego-based Michael Attanasio is litigation department chair and Ian Shapiro is head of the New York office. Mazda Antia leads the Southern California business litigation department, while Beatriz Mejia is Northern California head of business litigation practice. Luke Cadigan is head of business litigation for the east coast and head of the Boston office. Also in Boston, Adam Gershenson leads the issues and appeals practice, and Michael Sheetz is a go to for major tech and life sciences companies. David Mills in Washington DC excels in trial and appellate work and government investigations, with expertise in antitrust, whistleblower and class action litigation. Ben Hur and Simona Agnolucci have joined the team from Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP.

Dechert LLP‘s cross-border capabilities see the practice excel in litigation across multiple jurisdictions. Michael McGinley leads, splitting his time between Philadelphia and Washington DC, and represents clients before federal and state courts and agencies. Christina Sarchio in DC demonstrates particular prowess in commercial litigation, class actions and white-collar defense. Gary Mennitt co-heads the insolvency litigation group from New York and Steven Engel chairs the appellate and regulatory litigation team, dividing his practice across New York and DC. Michael Doluisio in Philadelphia is an expert in securities litigation, and M&A, contract and fraud disputes, while New York-based Andrew Levander focuses on white collar and securities litigation. Also in New York, Neil Steiner advises an impressive clientele of PE and hedge funds and investment advisors.

In tandem with the firm’s white-collar investigations, arbitration, securities, bankruptcy, and antitrust teams, Freshfields‘s commercial litigation practice represents clients in the gamut of disputes. The New York-based team excels in representation in parallel proceedings, on both a national and international scale. Tim Harkness co-lead the teams alongside Gayle Klein, co-head of US litigation and arbitration, who has a successful track record in class actions. David Livshiz‘s cross-border commercial litigation practice sees him represent an impressive list of multinational corporations, financial institutions, sovereigns, and investment vehicles. Complex commercial and securities litigation specialist Andrew Gladstein is another name to note, alongside Elizabeth Curran. Linda Martin has left the firm.

Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP’s team of ‘outstanding and talented lawyers’ boasts broad disputes expertise, from bankruptcy and securities litigation to employment and financial markets cases. The group is regularly called upon to handle contract, fraud, and business torts disputes, as well as white-collar criminal defense and regulatory investigations. Mala Ahuja Harker and Jeffrey Wang lead the New York-based team alongside Jason Rubinstein and Anne Beaumont, who focuses on disputes related to financial transactions. Eric Seiler leverages his extensive litigation experience to provide litigation risk assessments for HNW individuals. John Orsini’s diverse disputes practice ranges from breach of contract and fiduciary duty claims to securities fraud and business divorces.

Litigation boutique Gibbs & Bruns LLP is active in business and commercial litigation, regularly representing both plaintiffs and defendants in high-stakes disputes. The Houston-based team boasts broad industry expertise, encompassing the banking, energy, tech, and financial services sectors. Robin Gibbs enjoys a strong track record of obtaining successful jury verdicts. Kathy Patrick is a go to for major international clients, including in high-value antitrust disputes, securities litigation and arbitration. Barrett Reasoner’s diverse roster of clients ranges from the energy, construction and environmental industries to the securities, IP and private client sectors. An expert in residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) disputes, David Sheeren is regularly called upon by financial-sector clients. Sam Cruse focuses on the energy and financial sectors, while Ayesha Najam specialises in energy, construction, and law partnership disputes and Brice Wilkinson excels in trade secret and antitrust matters.

Drawing on the firm’s national and international network, Greenberg Traurig LLP is regularly called upon by leading global companies. Lori Cohen co-chairs the firm’s global litigation and trial practice group from Atlanta and is a go to for clients across the pharmaceutical, medical and product manufacturing sectors. Richard Edlin chairs the New York litigation practice and is head of the business and regulatory financial service litigation group. Leveraging her experience as co-chair of the real estate litigation group, Northern Virginia-based Michelle D. Gambino represents clients in real estate disputes across the country. Robert Herrington in Los Angeles is regularly called upon by consumer products companies as head of the class action practice. Chair of the Chicago litigation practice Francis Citera co-leads the firm’s product liability and mass torts litigation team, while Tampa-based David Weinstein chairs the environmental and toxic tort litigation practice. James Gillenwater in Miami boasts an international disputes practice.

Litigation and trial boutique Kasowitz LLP represents clients in bet-the-company disputes. The team is a go to for clients across various sectors, from media, investment and manufacturing to shipping, education and real estate. Marc Kasowitz leads the New York-based team, representing a stellar clientele of entertainment, production, insurance and logistics companies. Sheron Korpus regularly represents international clients in their US disputes, while Paul O’Connor heads up the firm’s real estate litigation group. Paul Burgo is regularly called upon by private equity and hedge funds and is another key member of the team, alongside Kenneth David.

Prominent in cross-border disputes, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer represents national and international corporate and executive clients from across the globe. The team has a successful track record in both bench and jury trials and on appeal in federal and state courts, with experience before the Supreme Court. It represents both plaintiffs and defendants from various industries in a diverse range of disputes. Michael Dell and Norman Simon are active members of the team. Kerri Ann Law and Daniel Goldman are praised for the ‘quality of their arguments, briefing and preparation’. All individuals mentioned are based in New York.

Mayer Brown’s nationwide litigation team has a strong track record representing both US and global clients across the country. The group excels in complex commercial litigation and its expertise extends from securities and finance litigation, to employment, product liability and cybersecurity disputes. Global head of the litigation and dispute resolution team, Richard Spehr in New York focuses his practice on commercial litigation, as well as SEC and DOJ investigations and arbitration. Bronwyn Pollock in Los Angeles is co-head of global litigation and dispute resolution and the global insurance industry group, while Chicago-based Michael Olsen co-leads the mass tort and mass liability practice. Reginald Goeke in Washington DC specialises in the financial services industry, representing a roster of national and multinational clients in both jury and bench trials and arbitrations.

McDermott Will & Schulte‘s team of ‘seasoned litigators’ leverage their experienced as former federal prosectors to represent clients across the gamut of commercial litigation. The group is regularly called upon to handle bet-the-company disputes on behalf of national and international clients across a range of sectors, such as healthcare, crypto, satellites, space tech and fintech. In New York, practice co-head Seth Friedman is a go to for clients in the accountancy sector, leading the team alongside Joshua Simon, who excels in the representation of clients in class action litigation. In Boston, Matthew Knowles is regularly called upon to represent clients in federal and state courts, as well as government and internal investigations, while David Gacioch is an expert in the healthcare sector. Chicago-based Daniel Campbell‘s broad trial experience spans product liability, trust and estate and corporate deal disputes. John Calandra in New York represents clients across various industries, from tech, satellite, and chemicals to energy, financial products, and manufacturing and distribution. Following the firm's merger with Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP, the team in New York has expanded: Julia Beskin's experience ranges from M&A, corporate governance and alternative entities to shareholder and securities litigation. Focusing on fiduciary matters, Taleah Jennings  is active in trust and estates, shareholder and employment litigation. William Gussman represents domestic and foreign hedge funds, PE firms, corporations, investment banks, prime brokers, and lenders. Randall Adams focuses on shareholder activism litigation and securities class actions.

A leading firm in the defense of cost of insurance rate litigation, Milbank boasts a successful track record in contractual disputes. Its diverse complex commercial litigation practice sees the New York-based team represent corporations, institutions and individuals. Scott Edelman focuses his practice on the entertainment industry and excels in music-related disputes, while Stacey Rappaport specializes in cases related to financial transactions. Representing clients in federal and state courts, Atara Miller is active in commercial and bankruptcy litigation. David Gelfand also represents financial institutions and corporations in bankruptcy cases, as well as class actions and securities litigation. With a clientele of both companies and individuals, Jed Schwartz‘s practice ranges from shareholder disputes to regulatory investigations.

Litigation firm Selendy Gay PLLC represents both plaintiffs and defendants from various jurisdictions, spanning an impressive array of industries. The team boasts niche specialisms, including liability management transaction disputes, post-M&A litigation and bankruptcy litigation. Philippe Selendy remains a go to for representation in long-running litigation and arbitration and leads the New York-based team alongside Jennifer Selendy, an expert in lender-on-lender disputes. Practice co-head Faith Gay‘s broad expertise ranges from financial, securities and bankruptcy litigation to IP and contractual disputes, and Maria Ginzburg focuses on complex commercial and financial disputes. Oscar Shine is regularly called upon by plaintiffs and defendants, while David Coon‘s national practice sees him represent clients at state and federal courts. Julie Singer and Meredith Nelson are other names to note.

With a wide range of litigation and arbitration experience, the team at Sidley Austin LLP supports a range of clients with complex business problems. Its expertise spans class actions, business torts, M&A litigation, securities and shareholder cases, and whistleblower actions. Bruce Braun, in Chicago, co-heads the team with Dallas-based Angela Zambrano. Braun’s practice includes antitrust, internal investigations, software litigation, and consumer fraud matters. Zambrano is noted for her arbitration work, and has particular experience in energy litigation and board of directors-level internal investigations. Yvette Ostolaza, also in Dallas, is recommended in complex, multi-jurisdictional commercial disputes. Brienne Letourneau joined the team from White & Case LLP in February 2025, in the Chicago office.

Four key pillars make up Steptoe LLP‘s litigation practice: energy, financial services, high-stakes consumer matters and international arbitration. The experienced trial and appellate teams excel at litigation, regulatory and enforcement matters. Jarod Stewart leads the team from Houston and his transnational practice encompasses trade secrets, fraudulent-transfer and business disputes, with particular expertise in the energy and healthcare sectors. In Washington DC, Jennifer Quinn-Barabanov represents an impressive roster of public utilities, pipelines and energy companies, while Steven Davidson focuses on international arbitration and business litigation. Charles Michael in New York is a go to for insurance companies and cryptocurrency clients.

Drawing on the firm’s international network, Akin represents clients in national and cross-border business-to-business and consumer-to-business disputes, in both litigation and arbitration. Based in New York, practice head Joseph Sorkin represents financial restructuring and investment fund clients in both state and federal courts. Scott Barnard in Dallas co-heads the complex commercial litigation, class actions and trial practice, with a strong track record in securities class actions, shareholder derivative suits and FINRA securities arbitrations. Douglas Rappaport, also based in New York, heads the investment funds litigation practice and co-leads the shareholder activism team.

Boasting a strong background in trade secrets, breach of contract and product liability disputes, Baker Botts L.L.P.’s broad litigation practice spans the gamut of commercial disputes. Based in Houston, Danny David is a go to for high-stakes disputes, including class actions, political crises and investigations. Richard Harper in New York spearheads the team’s involvement in business tort and contractual disputes, regularly called upon by tech, media and entertainment clients. Houston-based Amy Hefley co-chairs the litigation department and leads the firm’s securities litigation team. Linda Martin joined the team in New York from Freshfields in April 2025.

A go to firm for plaintiffs as well as defendants, Boies Schiller Flexner LLP‘s ‘motivated and cohesive’ commercial disputes team has a successful track record in class actions. The firm’s broad trial experience sees it represent clients in matters from money laundering, data privacy and fraud litigation to disputes related to unconstitutional infringement on state powers and the obstruction of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act. Matthew Schwartz leads the team from New York, alongside Sigrid McCawley and Stuart Singer in Fort Lauderdale. New York-based Eric Brenner is another name to note, alongside Samuel Kaplan in Washington DC. James Lee in Miami co-heads the class action practice group and, also in DC, Hamish Hume and Scott Gant have strong backgrounds in class actions. Kenya Davis in New York is experienced in trials and investigations.

Dentons‘ cross-border capabilities make it a go-to team for representation in federal and state courts, government investigations and international arbitration. The team represents clients across various sectors in securities and antitrust litigation, financial services and insurance disputes, fraud and False Claims Act litigation. It also has a strong track record in consumer class actions and white-collar defense. In New York, Sandy Hauser leads the team, while Justin Kattan represents a diverse list of financial-sector clients. Atlanta-based Nathan Garroway is experienced in federal multidistrict litigation and Michael Duvall in Los Angeles defends companies in consumer class actions.

Dickinson Wright PLLC‘s commercial and business litigation team, led by John Desmond in Reno and Scott Knapp in Michigan, excels in pre-trial mediation and negotiations. Its practice spans all types of corporate litigation, including class actions and tortious interference cases. Dan Goldfine in Arizona represents clients in antitrust, insurance and RICO litigation, with particular knowledge of consumer fraud and consumer protection laws. In Michigan, Phillip DeRosier specializes in state and federal civil appeals and Daniel Quick excels in shareholder and IP litigation. Arizona-based Jamie Halavais is an expert in the insurance industry, as well as representing clients in class actions and government and internal investigations.

DLA Piper LLP (US) is active in bet-the-company litigation across a diverse range of sectors, including healthcare, life sciences, chemicals, telecoms, and insurance. The team is regularly called upon by both public and private companies for defense in class actions, RICO litigation, and antitrust and M&A disputes. Brett Ingerman in Maryland leads the US business and commercial litigation group alongside Los Angeles-based John Gibson, who has a wealth of experience in class actions. Also in LA, Angela Agrusa co-chairs the product liability, mass torts and class actions litigation group and is regularly called upon to represent clients in data breach and privacy disputes and Isabelle Ord is co-head of the class action litigation practice, as well as global co-chair of the financial services department. Chicago-based John Hamill is another name to note, alongside Mary Gately in Washington DC.

Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP is regularly called upon by leading US companies for representation in commercial trials and arbitration, from product liability, mass tort, IP and antitrust disputes to class actions. Tarek Ismail has a strong track record representing major corporations in commercial litigation and leads the team alongside Alan Littman, an expert in disputes with scientific and technical elements. Shayna Cook excels in multi-district litigation, while Jennifer Greenblatt is experienced in breach of contract, antitrust and product liability disputes. Andrew Rima is a go to for securities and product liability litigation and is another name to note alongside Sam Schoenburg. All individuals mentioned are based in Chicago.

Drawing on the firm’s national network, K&L Gates represents clients in state and federal courts and in international arbitral tribunals. Led by Lindsay Sampson Bishop in Massachusetts and Jackie Celender in Pennyslvania, the team is regularly called upon by US and global clients and represents leading companies from the software, financial services and pharmaceutical sectors to the manufacturing, construction, food and beverage, and entertainment industries. Pennsylvania-based Thomas Birsic focuses his practice on complex commercial disputes and insurance coverage litigation, with a strong track record in both national and international arbitration. Thomas Holt, splitting his time across Massachusetts and Washington DC, represents Fortune 500 companies, HNW individuals and governments, while Melissa Tea in Pennsylvania specializes in the manufacturing, technology, and health care industries. Pallavi Mehta Wahi in DC focuses on corporate and tech disputes and Texas-based Artoush Varshosaz is praised as ‘smart, personable, and trustworthy’.

McGuireWoods LLP‘s broad trial and appellate practice sees the firm active in both domestic and cross-border cases. The team’s expertise spans commercial, white-collar, products, securities, environmental and financial services disputes. Mike Herring leads the team and is based in Virginia alongside Jonathan Blank, who chairs the business and securities litigation team and boasts particular expertise in the energy sector. In Houston, Thomas Farrell has active plaintiff and defendants and appellate practices, representing a diverse roster of individuals, corporations, governmental agencies and foreign sovereigns, while Jeremiah Anderson is experienced in energy and construction disputes. In Pennsylvania, Alexander Madrid is a go to for financial services providers, while Houston-based Yasser Madriz focuses his practice on tech, IP and competition disputes. Also in Houston, Miles Indest represents energy and tech companies.

Representing both plaintiffs and defendants, MoloLamken LLP represents clients in business disputes and IP litigation. The firm also houses an active white collar defense practice. Steven Molo leads the team from New York and represents clients, from senior executives to government officials, in high-stakes disputes. Also in New York, Justin Ellis is active in securities and structured finance litigation and bankruptcy and antitrust disputes. Sara Margolis in New York focuses on business and IP disputes, while Lauren Dayton excels in contractual and business torts litigation, splitting her time between Chicago and New York. Antitrust expert Lauren Weinstein is based in Washington DC and Eugene Sokoloff in Chicago has a balanced plaintiff and defendant practice.

Morrison Foerster‘s ‘strategic, thoughtful and organized’ team is active in both domestic and international litigation and arbitration, with particular expertise in the tech companies. In New York, Katie Viggiani leads the team alongside Jamie Levitt and Erin Bosman, who splits her time across San Diego and San Francisco. Also in San Francisco, Arturo González is a name to note, alongside experienced class action litigator Tiffany Cheung. Jessica Kaufman in New York is also experienced in class actions, along with San Francisco-based Claudia Vetesi, a go to for consumer goods manufacturers and retailers for representation in false advertising and mislabeling class action lawsuits.

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP draws on the firm’s global network to represent leading corporations and financial institutions in multi-jurisdictional disputes. The team is regularly called upon to handle regulatory inquiries and enforcement, investigations, and criminal prosecutions, as well as civil litigation, arbitration and mediation. Richard Krumholz in Dallas is global head of litigation and disputes. Splitting her time between New York and Washington DC, Robin Adelstein is global head of antitrust and competition and co-head of US commercial litigation, alongside Andrew Price in Houston. Michael W O’Donnell leads the commercial litigation practice in San Antonio and Marc Collier is head of litigation and disputes in Austin. New York-based Victoria Corder is a go to for contractual, fraud and business torts disputes.

Bracewell LLP‘s ‘knowledgeable, approachable, pragmatic’ litigation team represents both plaintiffs and defendants across a diverse range of sectors, from energy and finance to travel and healthcare. The group’s national reach sees it represent clients in disputes across the country. Stephen Crain leads the litigation group from Houston and has particular expertise in the energy sector. Also in Houston, Bradley Benoit represents both plaintiffs and defendants in energy, securities and bankruptcy litigation. In New York, Rachel Goldman‘s broad commercial disputes practice ranges from breach of contract and fraud claims to securities, construction and RICO litigation, while David Shargel is a go to for real estate, construction and employment clients. Houston-based Drew Taggart boasts state and federal court hearings, as well as international arbitration.

Cohen & Gresser LLP‘s cross-border capabilities see the firm handle disputes across the US and internationally, from contract, shareholder and fraud disputes to derivatives, malpractice and unfair business practice claims. With experience in class actions and international arbitration, Lawrence Gresser co-leads the New York-based team alongside Mark Cohen, who represents clients before both state and federal courts. Gale Dick represents domestic and international clients in commercial disputes, securities litigation, and criminal enforcement matters, and Daniel Tabak is a go to for financial institutions.

Elsberg Baker & Maruri PLLC's New York-based team, led by David Elsberg, Rollo Baker and Silpa Maruri, leverages its strong track record in trials and arbitration, from M&A, contractual, and bankruptcy disputes to breach of fiduciary duties, securities, and fraud litigation. The firm has enjoyed significant victories, including Elsberg's victory in a high-profile $2bn dispute, which has been fought in multiple courts in New York and Delaware. Maruri won a landmark $1bn settlement on behalf of a class of former minority shareholders of Dell Technologies Inc. whose shares were repurchased in a December 2018 transaction for a combination of cash and Class C Dell shares, while Baker has standout involvements in crypto cases.

Composed of ‘effective oral advocates’, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP‘s commercial litigation team focuses on real estate, securities, M&A and bankruptcy litigation. Stephen Juris is an expert in government investigations, white-collar defense and securities enforcement. Robin Henry has a balanced plaintiff and defendant practice, and Janice Mac Avoy focuses on the real estate sector. Co-head of the real estate litigation group Matthew Parrott leads on secured finance cases and Emilie Cooper specialises in disputes in the real estate and hospitality industries. All individuals mentioned are based in New York.

Holwell Shuster & Goldberg LLP represents both plaintiffs and defendants on both a domestic and multi-jurisdictional basis. Richard Holwell leads the team alongside Daniel Goldberg and Michael Shuster, who represents clients in case and appeals at both state and federal level. Vincent Levy represents a diverse clientele, ranging from public and private companies, hedge funds and law firms to foreign sovereigns and individuals. Scott Danner is active in disputes related to trade secret, PE transactions, antitrust claims and secured debt.

Drawing on the team’s experience working for US regulatory bodies, Katten is well-placed to represent clients in state and federal courts, investigations and regulatory proceedings. The practice specialises in the financial services and insurance industries. Experienced in commercial disputes, class actions and bankruptcy litigation, New York-based David Crichlow leads the team alongside Rebecca Lindahl in Georgia. In Chicago, Peter Wilson handles securities, derivatives, and antitrust litigation, as well as investigations, and Charles DeVore is a go to for publicly traded companies, executives and financial institutions. Also in Chicago, Sarah Weber is regularly called upon by financial services clients, while Elliott Bacon is active in class actions, investigations and enforcement proceedings before financial regulators.

Drawing on the firm’s international network, Linklaters LLP handles national and cross-border lawsuits, arbitrations, investigations, and criminal proceedings. It represents a diverse roster of multinational companies, governments and business leaders. In Washington DC, Adam Lurie leads the litigation, arbitration and investigations team and is regularly called upon by corporations, financial institutions, and foreign governments, while Richard Smith represents corporate entities, executives and employees. James Warnot focuses on the financial services sector and is based in New York alongside Patrick Ashby, who represents clients before trial and appellate courts and state, federal, and foreign regulators.

Representing national and international clients, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP is active in high-profile litigations, trials, and arbitrations across a diverse range of sectors. In Los Angeles, Ronald Turovsky represents clients in disputes related to trade secrets, unfair competition, entertainment, advertising and real estate. Splitting his time between LA and San Francisco, Barry Lee boasts expertise across the consumer, employment, financial services, construction, and insurance sectors. Kevin Dwight in Silicon Valley represents clients before state and federal courts, arbitral forums, and appellate courts. Boston-based Joan Lukey is regularly called upon by both individuals and corporations.

Operating ‘efficiently and collaboratively’, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is often called upon to handle multi-party litigation involving multiple proceedings, from breach of contract, antitrust and tax cases to insurance recovery and consumer class actions. The team represents both national and international clients from a range of sectors, from the tech, real estate and construction to the healthcare, aviation and oil and gas industries. Deborah Baum in Washington DC leads the team, representing clients before state, federal and appellate courts and arbitral tribunals. Splitting his time between Miami and Beijing, Geoffrey Sant is a go to for global banks, investment companies and businesses. Based in Houston, Willie Wood receives high praise from clients, while DC-based Melissa Lesmes is lauded as ‘extremely responsive and diligent’. Anne Voight joined the team in Silicon Valley from King & Spalding LLP in August 2024.

Sullivan & Worcester LLP handles securities, insurance, employment, tax and trade finance disputes. The team demonstrates prowess across the real estate, art, tech and cryptocurrency sectors, as well as in government investigations and white-collar defense. Gerry Silver leads the team from New York and is experienced in software, licensing and IT disputes. Practice head Patrick Dinardo in Boston represents clients in contract, trust, real estate and insolvency disputes, at both state and federal court. Also in Boston, Laura Steinberg focuses her practice on regulatory and fiduciary issues and Nicholas O’Donnell represents a diverse roster of corporations, employers, investment advisers and banks. Erika Todd, also in Boston, specialises in employment matters. In New York, Anna Lea Setz is another name to note, along with Boston-based Ryan Rosenblatt.

Vinson & Elkins LLP is active in high profile litigation in state and federal courts across the country and before administrative agencies, arbitral tribunals and appellate courts. The team is a go to for clients in the energy sector, as well as across the banking and finance, pharma, mining, sports, TMT, and automotive industries. In Houston, Chris Popov leads the team, and Quentin Smith, Jim Thompson and Stacey Vu are key names to note. Marisa Giles in Austin is an active member of the practice, alongside Michael Holmes and Craig Zieminski in Dallas.