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Antitrust > Cartel Tier 1

Offering significant agency experience, multijurisdictional capabilities, and a successful record in in avoiding prosecutions and fines for its clients, the cartel team at WilmerHale is well-placed to advise clients across industries on cartel proceedings, as well as representing them in litigation. Thomas Mueller, based in Washington DC, heads the practice, focusing on global cartel enforcement matters with particular emphasis on issues with transatlantic implications. Steven Cherry, also in DC, has an impressive track record representing individuals and companies in federal and state-level cartel investigations. David Gringer heads the firm’s New York antitrust practice and has extensive previous experience from the DOJ’s Antitrust Division. Gringer specializes in complex antitrust litigation, most notably acting for the University of Pennsylvania in ongoing litigation relating to the alleged participation of a group of elite US universities in a price-fixing cartel designed to limit student financial aid. Los Angeles’ Nana Wilberforce handles internal investigations and litigation with a particular focus on price-fixing allegations, assisting clients through investigations, and negotiating leniency agreements with both US and international authorities.

Antitrust > Civil litigation/class actions: defense Tier 1

The ‘outstanding lawyers’ at WilmerHale have recently advised in wage fixing and monopolization litigation for clients such as Meta, Santander Bank and the University of Pennsylvania. Senior partner in Washington DC and head of team Thomas Mueller focuses on global cartel enforcement matters as well as investigation and litigation matters concerning price fixing allegations. Mark Ford is situated in Boston and is well-versed in matters concerning alleged monopolization, price fixing, bid rigging and antitrust IP matters across the pharmaceutical, technology and manufacturing sectors. The highly regarded Steven Cherry in the DC office specializes in investigations and litigation, defending companies and individuals in the US and around the world. Perry Lange has acted for clients in the telecommunications, automotive and energy industries in a diverse range of antitrust matters while Leon Greenfield stands out for his experience in monopolization matters. Trial lawyer David Gringer is based in New York and offers significant experience in defending large corporations including but not limited to technology companies, in litigation against the government and class plaintiffs. Jennifer Milici and Dominic Vote joined the DC office from the FTC in March 2022.

Dispute resolution > Appellate: courts of appeals / Appellate: supreme courts (states and federal)

Ranking among the market leaders for high-stakes appellate work, WilmerHale is widely hailed for the depth of its bench and the reputation of its senior partners. Indeed, for some, the ‘experience and expertise of the appellate team at WilmerHale is unmatched’. The national group routinely appears before state and federal courts across the US, right up to Supreme Court level, and is a particularly dominant performer in the Federal Circuit. High-profile department head Seth Waxman is a former US Solicitor General, who has delivered over 80 oral arguments in the US Supreme Court alone. Waxman recently paired up with Daniel Volchok to successfully represent the justices of the Oklahoma Supreme Court, and the members and executive director of the Oklahoma Bar Association Board of Governors, before the Tenth Circuit in a case concerning the association’s mandatory-dues requirement. The team also leans on experienced practice vice chairs Catherine Carroll, who has argued four cases before SCOTUS, and Boston-based Mark Fleming, who has argued before SCOTUS seven times. Other key contacts include IP specialist Thomas Saunders and New York-based Alan Schoenfeld. Named attorneys are based in Washington DC unless stated otherwise. Danielle Spinelli recently retired.

Dispute resolution > Corporate investigations and white-collar criminal defense

Sporting a team of ‘trial-ready lawyers who think three steps ahead’, WilmerHale merges in-depth white-collar expertise with extensive litigation skills, allowing the firm to advise clients on the full range of related issues, such as internal investigations and government enforcement actions. The firm advises both corporate and individual clients, though it is particularly noted for representing high-profile global companies in white-collar matter and bet-the-company litigation. Working closely with other departments, the practice also excels at matters spanning several practice areas. In New York, Howard Shapiro, Ronald Machen, both of whom have extensive experience in previous government roles, form part of the leadership team together with Kimberly Parker in Washington DC. Further names to note are DC-based William McLucas and New York’s Anjan Sahni. Former co-chair of the practice Stephen Jonas, as well as Robert Mueller, retired.

Finance > Financial services regulation Tier 1

Government > Government relations

WilmerHale is well regarded for its public policy and regulatory strength, with lawyers highly experienced in areas such as antitrust, trade, tech and life sciences. The group maintains a strong bipartisan lobbying practice, working with key members of the executive branch and congressional leaders from both sides of the aisle, and is also noted for its congressional investigations offering, often assisting major companies and senior executives with high-stakes hearings. With extensive government experience, Jonathan Yarowsky is sought after for his expertise in  legislative and regulatory strategies, as well as congressional investigations. He co-leads the team with Alyssa DaCunha and Joel Green, who together manage a broad practice, spanning crisis management, regulatory investigations and congressional inquiries.

Industry focus > Education Tier 1

WilmerHale’s higher education-focused team has garnered a solid market reputation as the go-to firm for sensitive high-stakes litigation guiding colleges and universities through governmental investigations, congressional inquiries, and confronting contentious policy issues. The group frequently defends their clients’ intellectual property, handles major transactions and assists in handling accreditation, antitrust, art and antiquities, cybersecurity, free speech, and employee misconduct matters. Based in Washington DC, the group, jointly headed by educational law expert Bruce Berman, who is one of the most experienced attorneys in standardized educational testing, and esteemed litigator Jamie Gorelick, has expertise handling Title IX, Title VI, and other federal anti-discrimination statues for educational institutions. Alan Schoenfeld has extensive appellate litigation expertise and handles complex class actions out of the New York office. Other members of the team, including Seth Waxman and New York-based Debo Adegbile who leads the firm’s anti-discrimination practice alongside Brenda Lee, are acting for Harvard University in a Supreme Court affirmative action case concerning their admissions program. The group also counts advising on financial aid, federal grants, and on issues related to the misuse of research funds among its specialisms. Preet Bharara joined from the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York in June and in September 2022, Lauren Moore joined the group prior to being Associate Counsel for The White House.

Industry focus > Native American law Tier 1

Combining extensive Washington DC experience with a strong presence in the western United States, WilmerHale is uniquely positioned to represent Indian tribal governments, bands and nations in the most contentious and unsettled Native American legal issues at every stage of dispute resolution, especially at appellate level. With long-standing relationships to various tribes, the team led by Supreme Court litigator Seth Waxman boasts a diversified practice handling disputes about energy resource development, land acquisitions, water rights, gaming, and most notably, tribal sovereignty and self-determination matters, routinely working with tribal groups, members of Congress and the administration on ways to reinforce principles of tribal sovereignty. The group’s expertise expands to tribal white-collar and criminal internal investigation cases, where Tom Strickland is often called upon, next to capabilities in natural resources and environmental law, healthcare regulation and securities law. Several team members have previously worked on Native American law matters in government positions including at the Department of Interior and Justice, respectively. Notable names include Christopher Babbitt, who is active at the intersection of public policy, public affairs, and strategy, representing clients in litigation and enforcement matters involving the federal government and Daniel Volchok, whose Native American practice incudes representing tribes and nations in trial and appellate litigation, as well as counselling in non-contentious matters.

Intellectual property > Patents: litigation (full coverage) Tier 1

The intellectual property practice at WilmerHale acts for domestic and international clients, frequently providing innovative solutions spanning trademark, copyright, patent drafting and prosecution, post-grant proceedings, and strategic IP portfolio development. Attorneys in the team have tech transfer and licensing, litigation, and due diligence experience, and also benefit from expertise in the team beyond the United States to other jurisdictions, frequently working with lawyers in the United Kingdom, Germany, and China. The strength of the team is demonstrated through their impressive client list, boasting the likes of Twitter, Sony, Meta Platforms, Hulu, and Bristol-Myers Squibb. Lisa Pirozzolo and Mark Selwyn co-chair the firm’s IP litigation practice, operating out of Boston and Palo Alto respectively, alongside Amy Wigmore, based in Washington DC, where Brittany Amadi is another key lawyer. Emily Whelan in Boston is the chair of the general IP department, focusing on litigation related to chemistry, biotech, and pharma. Boston-based William Lee remains a key figure in the team, with Palo Alto's Sonal Mehta has vast experience in high-stakes patent and tech disputes.

International Trade > CFIUS Tier 1

‘A strong specialist CFIUS team’, WilmerHale strikes the right note with its ‘clear domain knowledge of the CFIUS process and its intricacies’. The wider firm’s signature regulatory expertise and relationships comes into play in its national security practice, with many of its key partners bringing to bear strong government backgrounds and in-depth understanding of internal CFIUS procedures and culture. Most notably, go-to CFIUS expert Benjamin Powell served as general counsel to the first three Directors of National Intelligence; he was at the helm for several sensitive matters over the past year. Additionally, Jason Chipman’s practice leverages his significant experience in working on national security issues at the Department of Justice (DOJ). Chipman, who is ‘committed to building client relationships and getting results’, is advising Kansas City Southern Railway Company on CFIUS matters connected to its merger with Canadian Pacific Railway. Other key contacts in the Washington DC-based group include Stephen Preston, who  heads the defense, national security and government contracts practice, and Robert Kimmitt, whose practice takes in national security law, international investment, regulation and governance.

Dispute resolution > General commercial disputes Tier 2

WilmerHale litigates a wide array of commercial disputes ranging from unfair practices lawsuits to Native American tribal sovereignty cases. In Washington DC, litigation department chair Howard Shapiro is a white-collar crime specialist who is currently representing DISH Network in a major False Claims Act lawsuit. Los Angeles-based practice vice chair Noah Levine ‘s practice extends to litigated data breach matters. John Butts chairs the commercial litigation group from the firm’s Boston office, and recently represented T-Mobile in a lawsuit that successfully prevented Cox Communications from launching a wireless service with a rival company. In New York, Hallie Levin’s broad practice extends to government investigations; the seasoned trial lawyer recently represented Reckitt Benckiser in a major trade secrets lawsuit. Boston-based Felicia Ellsworth is a trial and appellate litigator who recently argued on behalf of Harvard University at the U.S. Supreme Court in a racial discrimination suit. Further recommended is patent dispute specialist Sonal Mehta who practices from the firm’s Palo Alto office.

Dispute resolution > Securities litigation: defense Tier 2

WilmerHale’s deep bench of securities litigators and regulatory enforcement specialists is frequently involved in high-stakes matters involving securities laws and rules of corporate governance actively litigated by government agencies, regulatory bodies and private parties. The firm has a presence across the US, notably in its California, New York, Boston and Washington DC offices. Stephanie Avakian in DC is chair of the securities and financial services department. Michael Bongiorno in New York and DC-based Matthew Martens co-chair the securities litigation and enforcement group. Kevin Muck and Susan Muck in San Francisco represented AnaptysBio in a class action alleging that its officers made false and misleading statements regarding one of the its drugs, etokimab, and in a derivative suit claiming that the directors breached their fiduciary duties. Up-and-coming partner Timothy Perla in Boston worked with Bongiorno to defend IVERIC bio, Inc. in a class action alleging that the company issued deceptively positive results about the success and potential of its treatment Fovista despite knowing that the Phase 3 clinical trial of the drug would be unsuccessful in achieving its primary endpoint.

Government > State attorneys general Tier 2

The state attorneys general practice at WilmerHale is noted for its track record handling complex individual and multistate investigations and litigation in regulated sectors, including tech, financial services and life sciences. With extensive experience in regulatory enforcement, trials and settlements, the team features attorneys who have served at the most senior levels of government. Leading the group is the former chief of staff to the New York attorney general Brian Mahanna, who is sought after to assist clients with sensitive and complex regulatory matters at all levels of government.

M&A/corporate and commercial > M&A: middle-market ($500m-999m) Tier 2

The ‘strong and experienced team‘ at WilmerHale ‘offers consistent high-quality‘ advice to companies of all sizes, investment banks and private equity firms, and particularly excels in M&A matters involving the tech, life sciences and financial services sectors. The practice is under the joint leadership of two well-regarded partners based in Boston: Hal Leibowitz, whose notable areas of strength include joint ventures and sell-side M&A, and Joseph Conahan, who offers support to boards of directors, buyers and sellers in acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures. In the same office, Andrew Bonnes plays a prominent role in public and private M&A deals. In New York, Andy Alin acts for financial institutions, fintech companies, and private equity sponsors, while Chris Barnstable-Brown is noted for his experience in the tech, finance and life sciences industries.

M&A/corporate and commercial > Venture capital and emerging companies Tier 2

WilmerHale combines legal expertise with ‘the creativity, flexibility and business mindset that is required in a fast-moving industry like ours’. The firm’s highly experienced team is popular with a broad range of venture capital funds and emerging companies. The comprehensive service ranges from business launch and seed funding through to successful, high value exits, including sales and IPOs. The group has developed a strong track record across many key sub-sectors, including biotech, medical devices and healthcare, as well as fintech, cybersecurity, robotics, mobile technology and digital media. New York partner Gary Schall (‘absolutely instrumental to our success‘) co-chairs the team with Daniel Zimmermann in Silicon Valley. A strong Boston arm includes partners Mick Bain, Jason Kropp, and Rosemary Reilly, all of whom have good credentials in the life sciences sphere.

Media, technology and telecoms > Cyber law (including data privacy and data protection) Tier 2

WilmerHale’s Washington DC-based cross-disciplinary practice converges privacy, corporate governance, national security and litigation in order to navigate clients through cyber incidents, provide compliance strategies and data-related risk evaluations part of transactions. Co-chair of the privacy practice Benjamin Powell advises clients from a range of sectors, including banking, software, retail, life sciences and media on cyber incidents and data breach investigations. Co-chair Kirk Nahra is the key contact for clients requiring implementation of privacy and data security laws on a domestic and global scale. Jason Chipman focuses on data due diligence part of corporate transactions, while special counsel Arianna Evers works with clients on cybersecurity risk and privacy impact assessments.

Media, technology and telecoms > Outsourcing Tier 2

New Yok-based Robert Finkel and Ariel Soiffer, in Boston, are the key practitioners in WilmerHale‘s outsourcing practice. Finkel, a corporate and fintech specialist, advises international corporations and financial institutions in complex commercial transactions, including technology and outsourcing deals. Soiffer focuses on tech transactions and also works on mandates in the life sciences, machine learning and logistics spaces. The pair regularly advise international corporations on global outsourcing transactions, namely payment processing, cloud-sourcing, management platform and service agreement transactions. The firm also works on traditional supply-chain and business outsourcing matters.

Media, technology and telecoms > Technology transactions Tier 2

WilmerHale provides a strong spread of services to its technology clients, including support on VC financings and M&A, through to advice on licensing, outsourcing, joint venture, development and distribution agreements. IP portfolio development and commercialisation is another key feature within the highly experienced team. The firm’s lawyers are also increasingly advising on the cybersecurity and privacy-related aspects of major transactions involving big data. Notable highlights include assisting Factorial Energy, a solid-state battery start-up, on agreements with Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis to commercialize its battery technology. Practice chair Mick Bain is backed by a deep bench which includes Jeff Johnson, Ariel Soiffer, and in San Francisco, Mat Trachok. Steven Barrett is ‘legally exceptional but with business practicality in mind’. All partners are based in Boston unless otherwise stated.

Dispute resolution > International arbitration Tier 3

WilmerHale sets itself apart through its cross-office approach to international arbitration, which sees the US team act hand-in-hand with its premier London practice to provide seamless cross-border firepower in multi-jurisdictional disputes. Well weighted between commercial and investor-state cases, the group is particularly recognized for its expertise in IP-related proceedings, where it can lean on the wider firm's thriving IP disputes offering. Rachael Kent is vice-chair of the global department and has recently represented major corporations in commercial and investor-state arbitrations involving the life sciences, technology and infrastructure sectors, among others. Other recommended names include Danielle Morris, who is noted for her strong recent experience in investment-treaty arbitrations, and John Trenor, who paired up with the London office to handle a string of major multi-jurisdictional disputes over the past year. All named partners are based in Washington DC. John Pierce recently left the practice, while special counsel James Carter retired.

Finance > Capital markets: equity offerings

WilmerHale is a major player in pharmaceuticals and life sciences, bringing it a steady flow of capital markets engagements. It represents both issuers and underwriters on a regular basis. While IPOs dropped in 2022, the firm remains active in follow-on offerings, PIPE financings, and at-the-market offerings. Boston’s Stuart Falber is chair of the life sciences group and is active in capital markets offerings, while New York’s Lisa Firenze and Brian Johnson, and Boston partner Cynthia Mazareas are also key figures.

Government > Government contracts Tier 3

WilmerHale‘s Washington DC-based group boasts a strong track record in large bid protests and is noted for its wealth of experience in IP, government contract patent rights and cybersecurity. Housing lawyers with security clearance, the team is well versed in issues at the intersection of government contracts and national security. Prominent in the defense, tech, aerospace and energy, the practice is jointly led by Stephen Preston, whose past experience includes serving as general counsel of the Department of Defense and the CIA, and Andrew Shipley. Preston is particularly active in advising on crisis management, procurement fraud cases and investigations, while Shipley is recommended for bid protests, federal court litigation and appeals. Other key names include Barry Hurewitz, who handles transactional and regulatory work, and investigations specialist Erik Swabb.

Healthcare > Life sciences Tier 3

WilmerHale’s primarily Boston-based team advises a range of clients, including diagnostic and medical device corporates, universities and research institutions, and investment banks. Practice co-chair Stuart Falber advises a range of public life science companies on capital markets related matters, while fellow co-chair Lisa Pirozzolo acts in Hatch-Waxman cases and licensing disputes, often appearing before the ITC and the PTAB. Based in New York, David Bassett has an IP litigation focused practice, and often contends with biotech and pharmaceutical patent disputes alongside Robert Gunther, who also handles trade secret cases before arbitration tribunals. Sarah Hogan focuses on the life sciences and digital health industries, and has a great deal of experience in the negotiation of IP licenses and strategic collaborations.

International Trade > Trade remedies and trade policy Tier 3

Trade policy and trade remedy matters are key pillars of WilmerHale’s overarching international trade offering. The team is differentiated by its ability to plug into the wider firm’s thriving government relations and public policy practices and it is regularly involved in sensitive and high-profile investigations, disputes and negotiations. Department chair David Ross is a former international trade counsel to the US Senate and ‘goes the extra mile for his clients’. Ross recently paired up with Jeffrey Kessler, a former Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance at the DOT, to represent US phosphate fertilizer producer, The Mosaic Company, in a series of trade litigation cases concerning countervailing duty orders on fertilizer imports from Morocco and Russia. Firm co-managing partner Robert Novick is sought after for his combination of international investment, trade policy, negotiation and government affairs expertise; he continues to act alongside Kessler to represent Boeing in the long-running US-EU aircraft disputes at the WTO. The Washington DC-based group also includes special counsel Lauren Mandell, who was formerly at the USTR, where he was a key official in the negotiation of the USMCA and the Trans-Pacific Partnership.

M&A/corporate and commercial > Corporate governance Tier 3

WilmerHale‘s group, which is split between New York, Boston, and Washington DC, comprises former SEC senior staff members and security law experts such as Meredith Cross, and is led by Knute Salhus, Lillian Brown, and Jonathan Wolfman. Standout mandates include advising on SEC and stock exchange requirements, as well as anti-takeover defenses, but a particular strength of the group lies in its pedigree to support clients with ESG risks and opportunities. Alex Bahn joined from Hogan Lovells US LLP in October 2022, advising public companies and investment vehicles.

Antitrust > Merger control Tier 4

WilmerHale combines an active HSR practice with strong capabilities in contentious merger review proceedings, handling approvals for transactions in highly-scrutinised industries including defense, healthcare, and telecoms. The team is able to leverage strong litigation and enforcement expertise, as well as multijurisdictional capabilities, representing international and US-based clients in multi-agency reviews and challenges. The team is overseen by Thomas Mueller, who has strong litigation experience and has practiced in the US and Brussels, while Leon Greenfield is noted for his leading role in high-value deals for major clients such as Danaher. Former FTC official Dominic Vote is also heavily focused on merger control mandates. All lawyers mentioned are in Washington DC.

Dispute resolution > Financial services litigation Tier 4

WilmerHale has represented several financial institutions, banks and credit card issuers, finance companies and lenders on a range of issues particularly concerning consumer credit regulation and protection. The firm focuses on defending clients against consumer class actions at both state and federal levels and has been involved in cases related to product offerings, withdrawal fees and the Truth in Lending Act. The firm also has experience in regulatory investigations and enforcement proceedings regarding consumer financial protection laws. Franca Harris Gutierrez in Washington DC heads the financial institutions practice, and Noah Levine, based in New York, is a key contact for his defense of consumer class actions under federal banking statues and appellate litigation.

Environment > Environment: regulatory Tier 4

The energy, environment and natural resources group at WilmerHale has a strong presence on the west cost and handles regulatory matters, transactions and disputes, with a focus on the manufacturing, energy, defense, real estate and automotive sectors. In addition to regulatory compliance, the practice advises on risk mitigation, health and safety issues, and actions brought by regulators at the federal, state and local levels. Peggy Otum heads the team and is a key name for ESG issues, product liability matters and environmental investigations. The team was bolstered at the start of 2022 with the arrival of Davina Pujari and special counsel Christopher Rheinheimer, who joined from Hanson Bridgett LLP. Attorneys are based in San Francisco.

Finance > Capital markets: debt offerings Tier 4

Finance > Fintech Tier 4

WilmerHale is praised for bringing ‘deep industry experience from traditional financial services and the securities and futures sectors across a range of issues’, which combined with the firm’s deep bench strength, ‘puts it in a position to advise on cutting edge legal issues related to fintech, blockchain and crypto’. The well regarded group embraces a broad mix of disciplines, including regulatory and government affairs, technology transactions, securities and financial services, IP and litigation. The practice is jointly led by corporate partner Robert Finkel in New York and financial regulatory partner Franca Harris Gutierrez in Washington DC. New York partner Tiffany Smith is also singled out for her ‘critical advice on cutting edge issues that often have no clear answer or even legal basis‘.

International Trade > Customs, export controls and economic sanctions Tier 4

WilmerHale's interdisciplinary anti-money laundering (AML) and economic sanctions compliance and enforcement group brings together specialists in international trade, sanctions, and government relations. With on-the-ground platforms in Europe and China, as well as the US, the team is well placed to provide multinational clients with coordinated global sanctions advice. Washington DC-based senior counsel Ronald Meltzer fronts the team and stands out for his established record in representing clients in the technology, financial services and transport spheres on economic sanctions-related matters. The group also benefits from the experience of Washington DC-based Michael Dawson, who has an emphasis on the technology and financial sectors, and New York-based Zachary Goldman, who specializes in advising financial services clients on sanctions and AML issues. Special counsel David Horn recently left to join the Department of the Treasury.

Labor and employment > Employee benefits, executive compensation and retirement plans: transactional Tier 4

WilmerHale’s ‘friendly and helpful’ practice offers comprehensive advice in relation to complex M&A, equity compensation plans, and IPO transactions, representing clients across the software, manufacturing, and technology sectors, including notable names such as Analog Devices and Akamai Technologies. Boston-based co-heads Kimberly Wethly and Amy Null, are highly specialized in federal income tax law, nonqualified deferred compensation, and change-in-control agreements. In Washington DC, Ciara Baker advises corporate entities on spin-offs and restructurings.

Tax > US taxes: non-contentious Tier 4

Certified public accountant William Caporizzo co-heads the tax practice at WilmerHale, which counsels public and private companies on the tax implications of acquisitions, dispositions, and international restructurings. The team advises a strong mix of emerging and established entities, particularly those in the life sciences and tech sectors, as well as tax-exempt organizations, such as universities, museums, private foundations and charities. Julie Hogan Rodgers‘ sector-specific expertise further spans financial services, energy, and manufacturing. Matthew Schnall‘s wide-ranging knowledge encompasses partnership taxation and SALT issues, while Palo Alto-based Fred Adam handles fund formations, investment transactions, and financings. Clients also highly praise counsel Meghan Walsh. All named individuals are based in Boston unless noted otherwise.

Dispute resolution > Leading trial lawyers Tier 5

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Finance > Commercial lending Tier 5

WilmerHale‘s debt finance practice advises a wide range of public and private companies on investment-grade and leveraged borrowing facilities, including secured term loans, asset-based loans, revolving facilities, and refinancings. The firm frequently acts as counsel to mid-market borrowers and corporations in the technology and life science sectors, notably advising Thermo Fisher Scientific on a $5bn refinancing matter this year. Led from Washington DC by Justin Ochs, the team also has a major presence in Colorado, where Denver-based partners Nathan Moore and Chalyse Robinson frequently assist corporate clients with debt financings. At associate level, Brandt Tierney, who practices from Boston, is also highly recommended.

Finance > Restructuring (including bankruptcy): corporate Tier 5

Philip Anker and Andrew Goldman jointly lead the New York-based practice at WilmerHale, which is well known for its bankruptcy litigation expertise, especially in the energy and natural resources, retail, and media sectors, and has been involved in several of the major bankruptcy cases of the last few years. Anker has experience representing debtors, official committees of unsecured creditors, ad hoc groups, noteholders, indenture trustees, and equity holders, and has recently led a team representing Hartford Financial Services Group in connection with the high-profile Chapter 11 case of The Boy Scouts of America Goldman handles bankruptcy-related litigation for a wide range of clients, including debtors, creditors, debtor-in-possession lenders, and distressed asset acquirers, George Shuster specializes in restructuring matters in the life sciences sector, while Benjamin Loveland has a strong reputation for representing distressed debt investors.

Real estate Tier 5

Based in Boston, WilmerHale practice leans strongly towards life science real estate, representing owners, developers and life sciences companies in their large-scale development, joint ventures and acquisitions around Boston and Cambridge, Silicon Valley, San Diego, Seattle and Washington, DC. Key figures include Paul Jakubowski and head of practice, Douglas Burton.

Environment > Environment: litigation