Mr Antony Ryan > Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP > New York, United States > Lawyer Profile

New York-based Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP is led by co-head of the litigation department Kevin Orsini, whose track record of involvement in market-leading cases continues. He won a complete summary judgment victory for generic drug manufacturer Viatris Inc. concerning the marketing, pricing and classification of EpiPen, as well as alleged conduct concerning generic drug price fixing and market allocation. He is also working with well-regarded securities litigators Daniel Slifkin and Antony Ryan to defend Robinhood Markets, Inc. in the sprawling ‘meme stock’ litigation, which concerns the company’s decision to temporarily place limits on trading in GameStop and other securities in the face of unprecedented market volatility in 2021. They have, so far, secured the dismissal of two of the three tranches of litigation against the company. Karin DeMasi worked closely with emerging partner talent Lauren Rosenberg to secure back-to-back dismissals of class actions against First Solar, Inc. Among the firm’s other up-and-coming partners are Wes Earnhardt, who is involved in a notable matter concerning the Disney+ streaming service, and Lauren Moskowitz, who is widely recognised as a tenacious litigator.

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP’s appellate practice is closely aligned with its trial practice and the team frequently—though not exclusively—handles appeals for litigation led by the firm at trial level. From its New York base, the group is active in appellate courts across the country, including recent appearances before the Federal, Fifth and Ninth Circuits, as well as in the California, Delaware, and US Supreme Court. Gary Bornstein and Kevin Orsini co-lead an overarching litigation department that also includes Antony Ryan.

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP’s financial services litigation practice represents impressive clients across a range of sectors including consumer finance, investment banking and brokerage, and diversified banks in claims and disputes pertaining to antitrust and class actions. The team is regularly involved in complex, high-profile, and high-stakes matters, notably representing Robinhood in numerous class actions after its decision to temporarily place limits on trading certain securities. Daniel Slifkin is an extremely active member of the group and represents financial institutions in matters such as antitrust claims, securities claims, and general contract disputes. Class actions are Slifkin’s specialty and he holds extensive trial experience. Another key member of the practice is Lauren Moskowitz, who is recognized for her regulatory, investigative, and securities work. Michael Paskin has expertise across the board, representing clients in matters ranging from financial products, class actions, and fraud actions. Antony Ryan is well-versed in the intricacies of investigations and enforcement actions, representing clients before the SEC and DOJ. Focusing on securities, general commercial, and antitrust matters is Lauren Rosenberg. All attorneys mentioned are based in New York.

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP in New York ‘pursues cases relentlessly‘, frequently represents companies, boards of directors and special committees in individual, class and derivative actions arising from contemplated or hostile transactions, including mergers, acquisitions and other business deals. Gary Bornstein and Kevin Orsini are among the standout partners, along with veteran litigator Robert Baron. Key partners Justin Clarke and Antony Ryan are also highly regarded by peers. They are working with Bornstein on behalf of Deutsche Telekom, the controlling stockholder of T-Mobile, in class action and derivative litigation alleging that defendants breached their fiduciary duties in connection with T‑Mobile’s $26bn merger with Sprint by not arguing for more favourable terms. With Orsini, he won a summary judgment for Blackstone as the pre-IPO private equity sponsor and a principal stockholder of online dating application Bumble concerning its dual-class voting structure. Rory Leraris left the firm in January 2024.