Williams & Connolly LLP stands out for its broad expertise spanning investment treaty-related and energy litigation to complex commercial and patent-licensing disputes. The practice is supported by close integration with the firm’s international arbitration group, particularly in disputes involving parallel litigation and arbitration. Jonathan Landy‘s litigation practice centres on high-stakes commercial litigation, spanning cross-border disputes, trial and appellate advocacy, and sensitive investigations. Dane Butswinkas is well versed across complex commercial and regulatory litigations, with particular strength in financial services disputes, securities and antitrust claims. Charles Davant is highly active in state and federal courts, covering a broad range of disputes. Representing a client base of individuals and corporate clients is Christopher Manning, a go-to complex civil and criminal litigator. Haley Wasserman is another key figure within the team. All lawyers are based in Washington DC.
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Testimonials
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‘This firm is a boutique firm solely dedicated to litigation. Therefore, their expertise is evident and the level or service is great. ’
‘Benjamin Graham is one of the best litigators we have worked with. Very strategic and always well-prepared.'
- 'Jonathan Landy is always a calm and knowledgeable attorney with a lot of experience therefore able to bring reason when an issue is in discussion.’
Key clients
- Pfizer
- Kingdom of Spain
- DAI Global
- Halkbank
- Lockheed Martin
- Trejos Hermanos Sucesores SA
Work highlights
Representing the Kingdom of Spain in multiple separate actions in which investors are seeking to enforce arbitral awards rendered pursuant to the Energy Charter Treaty.
Representing Pfizer in Atchley v. AstraZeneca Inc., an Anti-Terrorism Act lawsuit filed on behalf of over 1,200 American military service members and civilians against Pfizer and 17 other U.S. and foreign pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers in connection with contracts held during the Iraq War to supply Iraq’s health ministry with medicines and medical equipment.
Representing Turkiye Halk Bankasi (“Halkbank”) in defending against an indictment in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York charging the bank with bank fraud, money laundering, violations of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEPPA”), and related conspiracy charges.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Jonathan Landy; Dane Butswinkas; Charles Davant; Christopher Manning
Other key lawyers
Benjamin Graham