Ropes & Gray LLP is known for its niche specialism in high-stakes litigation for clients from a range of industries, including pharma, financial and biotech industries. The team routinely undertakes data privacy compliance and e-discovery advisory work as a part of a broad practice that also encompasses investigation and class action suits. Boston-stationed litigator Shannon Capone Kirk heads the practice, representing multinational clients in commercial litigation and data breach-related matters. In New York, Emily Cobb provides experience in discovery-related disputes, while Xueguang Sun has a particular focus on enforcement aspects. Samuel Davenport is the other key contact in the New York office.
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Key clients
- Walgreen Co. and Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.
Work highlights
- Represented Walgreen Co. and Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. in a series of six cases filed in the Northern District of Illinois by now thirty-five Blue Cross-affiliated insurers.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Shannon Capone Kirk
Other key lawyers
Emily A. Cobb; Samuel Davenport; Xueguang Sun