Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP represents commercial clients in complex high-stakes commercial disputes related to securities, insurance, commercial contracts, bankruptcy, antitrust, business torts, class actions, and governmental investigations. Global co-chair of the litigation group Lynn Neuner is well-versed in securities, mergers, insurance coverage, and false advertising disputes, while fellow co-chair Jonathan Youngwood spearheads the securities litigation team and additionally lends his expertise to disputes involving corporate control, ERISA, and antitrust. Bryce Friedman serves as co-head of business litigation in conjunction with Michael Garvey. Friedman specializes in working with clients who are subject to allegations of fraud and False Claims Act violations, in addition to counseling C-suite executives on strategic concerns, disputes and employee matters. Linton Mann III represents companies, boards, board committees and individuals in a diverse array of litigation and investigation matters, including securities, shareholder derivative disputes, and class actions. All lawyers named are based in New York.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Jonathan Youngwood and the team are exceptional. I've worked with him on all matters involved in large complex litigation including general commercial disputes. As a mediator I work with the top litigation teams at all of the big firms and Youngwood stands out. He represents a new breed of whip smart lawyers: a statesman, smarter than the next lawyer but also willing to be direct at all times. His word is gold. ’

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Key clients

  • Allakos, Inc.
  • Ally
  • American Electric Power Company
  • Bausch Health Companies
  • Best Buy
  • Chubb
  • Dollar General Corporation
  • Hilton and Hilton Hotels Retirement Plan
  • Jabil Inc.
  • JPMorgan Chase
  • Paramount Global
  • Pfizer
  • Qudian Inc.
  • SeaWorld
  • The Toronto-Dominion Bank
  • The Travelers Companies
  • Twitter
  • WW International Inc.

Work highlights

  • Represented Toronto-Dominion Bank in resolving Stanford-related litigation on the eve of trial.
  • Acted for Bumble in litigation over shareholder voting structure.
  • Represented various insurers in fighting Medicare fraud allegations against the insurance industry.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
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.

Lynn Neuner, Jonathan Youngwood, Bryce Friedman, Michael Garvey

Other key lawyers

Linton Mann III