Mr Tim Harkness > Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP > New York, United States > Lawyer Profile

Sought out by clients for ‘best results in substantial, high profile, and complex US and international litigation matters’, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP‘s multidisciplinary practice is particular strong in cross-border litigation in the US, and is recommended for its expertise on multiple international jurisdictions. ‘Stand-out individual’ Scott Eisman is well-versed in representing financial institutions and corporations in securities and shareholder litigation. With a focus on international arbitration and the enforcement of arbitral awards, associate and ‘future star’ Paige von Mehren is described by clients as ‘poised, strategic, thoughtful and articulate’. Tim Harkness and David Livshiz are also recommended. Timothy Howard joined the practice in April 2022 from the United States Attorney’s office for the Southern District of New York. All mentioned lawyers are based in New York.

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP focuses its attention on parallel proceedings and regulatory investigations, advising both US-based and international clients on a multi-jurisdictional basis, leveraging the firm’s global reach. The firm is recognized for this expertise in parallel matters involving regulatory bodies such as the DOJ, SEC and FCA, as well as litigation in diverse locations on issues such as personal jurisdiction, extraterritorial application of law, enforcement of judgements and arbitral awards. Section 1782 applications are another area of focus for the firm, and both New York’s Timothy Harkness and David Livshiz are experienced in this area. Eric Bruce is the head of the practice based in Washington DC and has a background as a federal prosecutor in the SDNY, consolidating his experience in global investigations as well as criminal trials, particularly relating to white-collar defense. Also with previous experience at the Attorney’s office for SDNY is Aaron Marcu, based in New York, who concentrates on the application of criminal law to corporations facing anti-corruption and money laundering investigations by multiple regulatory bodies. Kimberly Zelnick and Olivia Radin are key names to note in New York for their experience in investigations, particularly those involving companies in the TMT and financial services sector. Linda Martin is recognized for her international commercial litigation practice and senior associate Paige von Mehren represents clients on arbitration matters and enforcement of arbitral awards.