One of the preeminent law firms in the US for securities litigation, Labaton Keller Sucharow LLP is regularly turned to by investors, public servants, teachers, nurses, and doctors in complex litigation involving corporate misconduct. The practice is well-positioned to represent clients in high-profile securities cases against global defendants including Nike, Estée Lauder, Boeing, and E.L.F Beauty. The group is jointly steered by litigation experts Eric J. Belfi, who focuses on shareholder rights litigation, and Jonathan Gardner, who handles securities fraud cases on behalf of institutional investors. Drawing from his background in criminal prosecution, Michael Canty is capable of handling various securities fraud cases, data privacy, and class action litigation. Carol Villegas has significant experience representing institutional investors and individuals in consumer cases, and Lauren Ormsbee acts for clients in direct action involving fiduciary violations. James Christie is another key contact within the team.
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- 'The team knows their business. They operate with a long term perspective and high ethical standards.'
- 'Christine Fox is meticulous and Carol Villegas is very responsive.'
Key clients
- Indiana Public Retirement System
- North Carolina Retirement Systems
- New York State Common Retirement Fund
- New Mexico State Investment Council
- Employees' Retirement System of Rhode Island
- Idaho Public Employee Retirement System
- Nebraska State Investment Council
- Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
- Deka Investment GmbH
- AMF Tjänstepension AB
Work highlights
Representing Boston Retirement System, in a $200M settlement from Uber in a suit surrounding the offering documents for the Company’s May 2019 initial public offering.
Representing Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho in a $125M settlement from Alexion Pharmaceuticals alleging the company made materially false and misleading statements and omissions connected to the sales practices of its flagship drug Soliris.
Representing The Ontario Provincial Council of Carpenters' Pension Trust Fund in a $123M settlement and corporate governance reforms representing shareholders of Walmart Inc. in a dispute in connection with the Company’s prescription opioid business.
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Leading partners
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Practice head
Eric Belfi; Jonathan Gardner
Other key lawyers
Michael Canty; Carol Villegas; Lauren Ormsbee; James Christie