For the fifth year in a row, Williams & Connolly’s Securities Litigation practice was ranked Band 1 by Chambers USA. The practice was also ranked among the top practices nationally by The Legal 500. Chambers USA reported that clients and peers say: “They are the first port of call for bet-the-company matters.” Another client echoed: “As far as litigation is concerned, they're our number one choice.” Chambers USA and The Legal 500 also recognized Bob Van Kirk, Amanda MacDonald, Kevin Downey and John Williams among the top securities litigation lawyers in the nation. The publications perform in-depth client-focused research and are read by industry-leading companies and organizations worldwide.
Bob Van Kirk was recognized in Band 1 for “Litigation: Securities (DC)” by Chambers USA for the fifth consecutive year. He was also recognized as a “Leading Lawyer” in Securities Litigation – Defense by The Legal 500 for the seventh consecutive year. According to Chambers USA, clients report, “Bob Van Kirk has an outstanding securities litigation reputation. He's smart, gifted and cuts to the issue.” Another client says, “[Bob] is a quick study and he has ability to master all the facts and articulate them in a way that is unparalleled.” Bob serves as Co-Chair of Williams & Connolly’s Securities Litigation practice group. He has represented Fortune 500 corporations, leading non-profits, and individual clients in complex securities and commercial litigation, internal and government investigations, and congressional inquiries.
Amanda MacDonald was recognized for “Litigation: Securities (DC)” by Chambers USA. According to Chambers USA, one client reports “she is an excellent partner to the client and is well-organized, smart and can run large complex cases.” Another client states “she’s strategic, thorough, responsive and gets excellent results.” Amanda co-chairs the firm’s Securities Litigation practice groups and is a leader in the firm’s investigations practice. Amanda has defended Fortune 100 issuers, underwriters, Big 4 accounting firms, board committees, directors and corporate officers in securities litigation, class actions, derivative actions, and investigations and enforcement actions by the Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Kevin Downey was recognized for “Litigation: Securities (DC)” by Chambers USA. According to Chambers USA, clients report “He's amazing.” Kevin practices in the areas of complex criminal and civil litigation. He continues Williams & Connolly's tradition of representing entities and individuals who face challenging, high profile cases, charges or investigations. He has represented several Fortune 100 companies and some of the nation's largest law firms.
John Williams was recognized as a “Next Generation Lawyer” in Securities Litigation – Defense by The Legal 500. According to the publication clients and peers report “John Williams has tremendous litigation experience, and excellent and reliable client interactions as well as superb judgement.” John practices in the area of complex civil litigation with a particular focus on securities litigation, international disputes and arbitration, and professional liability defense. He has represented issuers, private equity firms, underwriters, professional advisers, and individuals in securities litigation, class actions, derivative cases, state securities and fraud actions, regulatory challenges, and government investigations.
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