Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

The New York office of Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP is highly focused on securities cases arising from the financial services sector, frequently advising leading corporates and major financial institutions. The firm continues to be involved in significant cases involving the manipulation of industry benchmark Libor rates. Experienced commercial litigator Nicholas Gravante leads the practice together with the chair of the global litigation group Jason Halper, who is a key adviser on litigation risks arising from the transition from Libor to new financial benchmarks. Halper also advises major financial institutions on cases arising from the impact of complex financial instruments. Ellen Holloman‘s broad practice sees her acting for financial institutions and corporations in civil litigation and regulatory enforcement proceedings. She recently assisted Nikola Motors with matters arising from its acquisition in a SPAC transaction. White-collar defense and investigations specialist Kenneth Breen and seasoned trial lawyer Phara Guberman also play key roles in the practice.