Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP‘s business-critical disputes team spans an array of industries, including pharmaceuticals, healthcare, energy, aerospace, and cybersecurity. The bench is led by Philadelphia-based Troy Brown and Dana Becker, both seasoned trial strategists in complex contract and M&A litigation; Elisa McEnroe, who is recognized for business competition and fraud disputes; and Brian Shaffer, noted for handling breach of contract, civil conspiracy, and product liability claims. The leadership team also extents nationally. In Chicago, Scott Schutte is well regarded for insurance coverage litigation, while Miami’s Alison Tanchyk advises on government investigations, as well as antitrust and civil litigation. In New York, Grant MacQueen concentrates on breach of contract and fiduciary duty claims, and Washington DC’s April Nelson Ross defends companies in product liability, mass tort, and consumer class actions. Additional support comes from Boston-based Charles Solomont, who covers real estate, intellectual property, and bankruptcy litigation.
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Key clients
- Aircraft Hull and War Insurance Coverage Litigation for Aircraft Detained in Russia: Aircastle Limited, Voyager Aviation Holdings, VX Capital Partners, Carlyle Aviation Partners, and AE Industrial Partners
- American Infrastructure Partners
- Aurobindo Pharma, Inc.
- Axsome Therapeutics Inc.
- Boston Globe Media Partners, LLC
- BMG Money, Inc.
- Covance Inc. (n/k/a Fortrea (f/k/a Labcorp Drug development))
- Daniel C. Marriott (Chairman of the Board, Art.com) and SG Growth Partners
- Duke Energy Indiana LLC
- Fair Play for Mobile Games, et al.
- Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.
- Haleon
Work highlights
Completed a nine-year representation of Covance Inc. (now known as Fortrea), in which it defended Covance against contract and fraud claims brought by a Chinese development stage pharmaceutical company, Techfields Pharma Co. Ltd. Days before the parties were set to pick a jury, they reached a negotiated resolution.
Represents Savencia SA, France’s second largest manufacturer of cheeses, and its US subsidiary, Zausner Foods Corp. in a dispute over a 2014 Stock Purchase Agreement (SPA) through which ECB USA, Inc. and Atlantic Ventures Corp. (“the buyers”), acquired a subsidiary of Zausner and Schratter Foods Inc. (SFI). In February 2025, the Delaware jury found in favor of our clients on all claims asserted against them and awarded the full amount of counterclaim damages of $6.1m.
Serving as lead national counsel for Philips RS North America LLC in the multi-district litigation (MDL No. 3014) arising from the global recall of certain CPAP, BiPAP, and mechanical ventilator devices. This high-stakes mass tort encompasses hundreds of filed cases and thousands of unfiled registry claims asserting product liability, personal injury, and economic loss.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Elisa McEnroe
Practice head
Troy Brown; Elisa McEnroe; Brian Shaffer; Dana Becker; Grant MacQueen; Scott Schutte; April Nelson Ross; Alison Tanchyk
Other key lawyers
Charles Solomont