Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Based primarily in California, with broader commercial litigation resources in New York, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe is seen as a destination practice for clients seeking a strong defense in securities class actions and derivative shareholder litigation in courts throughout the country. The technology sector remains a fertile source of work, as exemplified by its ongoing securities class action and parallel shareholder derivative action litigation for Apple in a case stemming from claims that the tech giant misled investors about weakening demand for iPhones in China in 2019. San Francisco-based litigators James Kramer and Alex Talarides are leading on this matter, with the duo also frequently pairing up on other major matters within the tech sector, as well as in relation to Section 11 claims against banks. Los Angeles-based team head Paul Rugani, who is adept at handling both private securities litigation and government enforcement/investigations, is noted, in particular, for his work in the financial services sector, including his ongoing representation for Credit Suisse in the remaining litigation relating to its legacy RMBS business.