The litigation team at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP receives praise from clients for being ‘very good at explaining the various strategies available to the client and the risks and benefits of each’. Complex business litigation is the core pillar of the group’s practice, with dedicated practitioners focusing on key sectors including real estate litigation, securities litigation, M&A litigation, and bankruptcy-related cases. Practice head James Wareham is based in Washington DC and handles a wide range of financial services and regulatory disputes as well as white-collar cases. Matthew Parrott and Janice Mac Avoy co-head the real estate litigation practice, while key litigator Stephen Juris counsels clients in connection with government investigations and regulatory enforcement matters. All attorneys named are based in New York, except where otherwise stated.
Testimonials
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‘David Morris is outstanding. ’
‘The team is very good at explaining the various strategies available to the client and the risks and benefits of each. ’
‘Emilie Cooper is an excellent litigator. She is good at being a thought partner to her clients, and helping think through strategy. She is always available to discuss updates and questions. ’
Key clients
- Mechoshade Systems LLC
- New York State Department of Health
- Permira Affiliates
- Ascential Group Limited
- Onex Corporation
- Motcomb and Reuben Bros
- Affiliates of Mack Real Estate
- Ralph Lauren Corporation
- Howard Hughes Corp.
- Vornado Realty
Work highlights
- Advised the New York State Department of Health in connection with pending federal civil class action litigation relating to the Department’s COVID-19 response.
- Represented Permira affiliates in connection with a long-running dispute with Zeta Interactive Corp. arising from a major eBay-related transaction.
- Assisted client Ascential Plc, Flyhweel Digital LLC, and certain executives in securing dismissal of a $1.2bn civil RICO and theft of trade secrets case.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
James Wareham