![Thomas Hefferon](/cdn-cgi/image/width=256/https://www.legal500.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2023/06/Hefferon-e1686678810736.png)
Financial services litigation
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
![Thomas Hefferon](/cdn-cgi/image/width=256/https://www.legal500.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2023/06/Hefferon-e1686678810736.png)
![Brad S. Karp](/cdn-cgi/image/width=256/https://www.legal500.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2023/07/50498_1076239.jpg)
![Jonathan Youngwood](/cdn-cgi/image/width=256/https://www.legal500.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2018/12/JonathanYoungwood_1838_color_5x7.png)
Leading lawyers
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
![Susanna M. Buergel](/cdn-cgi/image/width=256/https://www.legal500.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2023/07/50498_1214883.jpg)
![Jessica S. Carey](/cdn-cgi/image/width=256/https://www.legal500.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2021/06/Carey_J_BIO_new.jpg)
![Adam Hakki](/cdn-cgi/image/width=256/https://www.legal500.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2020/06/hakki_adam_bio.jpg)
![Daniel J. Kramer](/cdn-cgi/image/width=256/https://www.legal500.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2023/07/50498_1183003.jpg)
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![Lauren Moskowitz](/cdn-cgi/image/width=256/https://www.legal500.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2023/07/52120_1215519.jpg)
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
Lauren A. Moskowitz has a broad practice with a particular focus on general commercial, antitrust, securities and intellectual property litigation, as well as litigation related to financial restructuring and reorganization matters.
![Craig Waldman](/cdn-cgi/image/width=256/https://www.legal500.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2020/01/CraigWaldman-9290_color_5x7.png)
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
Litigation Partner with extensive trial experience who frequently represents issuers, individuals, and underwriters in high-profile securities litigation, including class and derivative actions, in courts throughout the country. Also has considerable experience representing corporate clients, including public companies and leading private equity firms, in transaction-related litigation, corporate governance matters, and corporate control litigations.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.