Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe fields a high-caliber litigation platform serving clients across the financial services, energy, technology, and consumer sectors. The team is led by David McGill, based in the firm's Washington, D.C. office and serving as the leader of the firm's complex litigation and dispute resolution group. McGill is recognized by clients for his ability to represent tech and financial clients in complex disputes and investigations. In New York, standout figures include Richard Jacobsen, a go-to advisor for financial and securities litigation, with particular expertise in secured lending and mortgage servicing disputes; Peter Bicks, who is fluent in commercial disputes and arbitrations; and Marc Shapiro, who plays a central role in nationwide class actions, climate change litigation, and consumer disputes. From LA, Annette Hurst is deeply proficient in intellectual property claims, while Cathy Lui is highly regarded for trade secrets litigation.
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Testimonials
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- 'Breadth of expertise, engagement, and strategy.’
‘Cathy Lui and Annette Hurst are noteworthy names.'
Key clients
- UBS Asset Management (Americas) LLC
- Nationstar (d/b/a) Mr. Cooper
- Onity (formerly known as Ocwen and PHH)
- Goldman Sachs
- Caliber Home Loans, Inc., Rithm Corp., NewRez LLC
- UBS Asset Management
- Credit Suisse
- University of Washington
- Marathon Oil
- Supergoop LLC
- American Express Company
- Illusory Systems, Inc.
Work highlights
Secured a precedent-setting, nine-figure victory for UBS Asset Management in a hard-fought dispute against energy tycoon Charif Souki – an outcome that not only prevailed in both New York and Texas courts but also drew nationwide recognition from The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Bloomberg and The American Lawyer.
Representing an Ocwen Financial Corporation subsidiary in a $150 million dispute with HSBC.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Richard Jacobsen
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Marc Shapiro
Practice head
David McGill
Other key lawyers
Peter Bicks; Richard Jacobsen; Tom Kidera; Marc Shapiro; Cathy Lui; Ben Au; Annette Hurst