Glenn Kurtz > White & Case LLP > New York, United States > Lawyer Profile

White & Case LLP routinely counsels foreign parties on the application of international laws in US courts, as well as changing international regulatory landscapes, leveraging expertise across antitrust, international arbitration, IP and white-collar groups. The practice counts foreign sovereigns, state-owned entities, central banks and financial services companies among its clients, and is recognized for its enforcement litigation capacity, defending against and enforcing award judgements in both US and international courts. Glenn Kurtz , based in New York, chairs the global commercial litigation practice, and has a track record of high-stakes litigation, including international mass tort claims and high-profile sexual abuse cases. Christopher Curran is also a key name, based in Washington DC, advising foreign sovereigns and corporations facing litigation in US courts, particularly regarding the extraterritorial application of US law and the protection of foreign sovereign immunity. Claire DeLelle and Tara Lee are also key names based in DC- DeLelle focuses her practice on representing foreign financial institutions in US courts, while Lee is noted for her work on ESG-related matters.

White & Case LLP represent clients in complex and high-stakes commercial litigation matters, with versatile and experienced lawyers with courtroom experience in state and federal courts across the country. Glenn Kurtz is based in New York and has a track record in navigating litigations, especially cases involving financial instruments. Tara Lee, situated in Washington DC, is skilled as a trial advocate, having been involved in industry-defining matters, while Rachel Feldman in Los Angeles focuses on complex business disputes, representing large corporations in international litigation. Bryan Merryman, in Los Angeles, is considered by one client as ‘intelligent, efficient and creative’, while also being ‘an excellent problem solver.’

White & Case LLP’s New York office is home to a large commercial litigation practice for which securities cases are an increasingly important feature. One client notes that ‘the litigation team has a unique sense of urgency and has demonstrated a deep understanding of international issues to deal with in US cases’. Practice head Glenn Kurtz has a strong reputation in this arena and is involved in cutting-edge mandates, such as handling a SPAC-related matter for FAST Acquisition Corporation. Key partner Kim Havlin, who continues her rapid rise as a first-chair trial lawyer, ‘has an outstanding level of response, is practical to deal with issues and resolves problems in fast-paced scenarios, and is always ready to help’. She is leading the defense of Loma Negra, Argentina’s largest manufacturer of cement, in a series of securities class actions alleging that it downplayed corruption scandals in its IPO materials.