Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

The large securities litigation practice at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, which is particularly strong in California but is active across the country. Monica Loseman in Denver, Brian Lutz in San Francisco and Craig Varnen in Los Angeles are the co-chairs of the securities litigation practice, with Loseman and Lutz the standout partners for deal-related cases. Particularly well known for takeover defense matters, the firm frequently handles hostile takeover cases both domestically and abroad. Emerging partner talent Colin Davis in Orange County also plays a key role in the firm’s prominent cases. He worked with Lutz to secure the dismissal of a shareholder derivative action against the directors of Block, Inc., which acquired music streaming service TIDAL in 2021. Adam Offenhartz retired in 2023.