Williams & Connolly LLP

Williams & Connolly LLP‘s expansive commercial litigation team is capable of handling cases ranging from traditional breach of contract actions to real estate and construction disputes, as well as breach of fiduciary duty claims, unfair competition litigation, employment disputes, and restrictive covenant and non-compete agreements, among many others. Washington DC-based trio Dane Butswinkas, Robert Van Kirk  and Edward Bennett collectively spearhead the department. Experienced defense attorney Butswinkas is a core name for trial and arbitration work, particularly as it relates to financial services, securities, and product liability. Van Kirk represents both corporate and individual clients in complex commercial litigation, internal and government investigations, and congressional inquiries. Bennett is well known in the market for civil litigation, primarily in relation to matters concerning corporate governance, banking and financial services, antitrust and trade practices, and IP matters. Trial lawyer Enu Mainigi has deep experience handling disputes in the health care, pharmaceuticals, and financial services sector and is also a key contact for litigation related to the False Claims Act. Sarah Kirkpatrick focuses her practice on complex antitrust, securities, and director liability matters. Luke McCloud left the firm in January 2023.