Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP handles a broad range of commercial disputes, with a regular workload of class actions, securities litigation, and corporate liability cases, among others. Global chair of litigation James Carroll is based in Boston and advises key clients on issues concerning securities, insurance, and antitrust matters. In New York, Scott Musoff chairs the complex litigation and trials group as well as co-heading the nationwide securities litigation practice. Chicago’s Amy Van Gelder runs a broad practice which prominently features bankruptcy litigation and post-M&A disputes. Los Angeles-based attorney Peter Morrison is another key contact who focuses on securities, M&A and tax litigation. Jack DiCanio is based in Palo Alto and focuses on white collar criminal issues. Jennifer Bragg spearheads litigation in Washington DC and is notable for her experience in healthcare and life sciences. Houston’s Noelle Reed and Wilmington’s Paul Lockwood are key contacts for securities litigation. In New York, Lauren Aguiar remains another important port of call for complex commercial litigation.

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

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

James Carroll

Other key lawyers

Scott Musoff, Amy Van Gelder, Peter Morrison, Jack DiCanio, Jennifer Bragg, Noelle Reed, Paul Lockwood, Lauren Aguiar