A&O Shearman centers its advertising litigation practice on false advertising claims and unfair competition disputes. The firm has represented a number of life sciences companies including biopharmaceutical, medical device and supplement companies in false advertising claims, deceptive trade practices and consumer class actions. It also has experience in handling proceedings before the NAD. Practice head Saul Perloff is a seasoned litigator who is well-versed in advising on false advertising cases and NAD proceedings. Andre Hanson is noted for his work on Lanham Act litigation. The practice is based in Austin.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Saul Perloff is the ideal legal representative for handling trade disparagement disputes primarily because of his extensive experience in litigating from start to finish - whether or not settlement occurs.. Saul focuses on the core issues and doesn’t get distracted from the fundamentals required to win. ’

  • ‘Andre Hanson and Saul Perloff are responsive, pragmatic and able to effectively communicate the realities of litigation or potential litigation with non-lawyers on my team.’

  • ‘Andre Hanson and Saul Perloff, in particular, have a deep understanding of our existing business and future ambitions.’

  • ‘We use the litigation team that specializes in Lanham Act claims with an extra level of expertise in the life sciences marketplace. The team has an amazing bench to pull from for expertise and competence in almost every imaginable litigation. It is highly efficient. The firm has amazing geographic coverage and expertise worldwide. This team is expert at calling upon all of these resources.’

  • ‘Saul Perloff is the finest litigator I have ever engaged. His team command abilities, his argument talents, his case strategies and tactics have produced incredible results for us. Andre Hanson is the finest legal writer and formal briefer one could imagine. Judges genuinely are impressed by both men with several complimenting them on making their decisions well-supported and motions practice enjoyable to read and watch.’

Key clients

  • Clover8 Investments PTE Ltd. and Reflex Media, Inc.
  • QuVa Pharma, Inc and QuVa Pharma Holdings, Inc.
  • Guardant Health, Inc.
  • Acella Pharmaceuticalks, LLC
  • Human Power of N Company
  • MSI Computer Corporation
Practice head

Saul Perloff

Other key lawyers

Andre Hanson