Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP handles all aspects of commercial litigation, trials, appeals, and international arbitration for a roster of blue-chip clients that encompasses the likes of Amazon, Apple, PayPal, Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs, among other global industry leaders and institutions. The New York-based group remains highly-regarded for its experience in financial services disputes and also handles contentious matters for clients in the chemicals, energy, health care, life sciences, media and entertainment, retail, and sports sectors. Seasoned defense attorney and firm chairman Brad Karp chiefly works with global financial institutions, private equity firms, corporations, sports leagues and C-suite executives. Theodore Wells is a highly experienced trial lawyer and continues to act as lead counsel for Exxon on domestic climate change regulatory and civil cases. Jaren Janghorbani is a key name to note for all aspects of commercial litigation, spearheading the firm’s offering in M&A litigation alongside Andrew Gordon. Karen Dunn's practice emphasises franchise-threatening litigation, with a particular focus on disputes involving tech, consumer and antitrust law. Tiana Voegelin's burgeoning practice encompasses all aspects of complex commercial litigation matters.

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Lawyers

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.
Brad S. Karp
Brad S. Karp
Hall of famePaul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Brad Karp

Other key lawyers

Theodore Wells, Jaren Janghorbani, Karen Dunn, Andrew Gordon, Tiana Voegelin, Yahonnes Cleary