North America - United States • Dispute resolution
McDermott Will & Emery LLP
McDermott Will & Emery LLP has ‘a very capable securities litigation and regulatory practice’. Increasingly visible in complex securities disputes at both trial and appellate levels in federal and state courts nationwide, the firm handles class actions, derivative cases, and SEC enforcement matters. ‘Savvy and practical’ global head of litigation Steven Scholes is based in Chicago. He leads a ‘smart, hardworking talented team’ alongside Timothy Hoeffner in New York, who frequently acts for accounting firms, major banks and underwriters, and large insurers. New York’s Joel Haims and David Momborquette, Boston-based former SEC enforcement attorney Caitlyn Campbell, and up-and-coming partner Paul Helms, in Washington DC are all central figures in the practice.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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‘Very capable securities litigation and regulatory practice.’
‘Highly qualified attorneys who deliver great results for their clients.’
‘The people I have worked with have a lot of practical experience, including from experience in the government, and are able to bring that to bear to effectively represent clients in matters with both a private civil litigation component and an SEC investigational component. ’
‘Steve Scholes is a savvy and practical lawyer who keeps his eye on the big picture.’
‘Excellent capabilities and good judgment. Steve Scholes is a real leader and consigliere.’
‘Excellent judgment.’
‘This is a smart, hardworking talented team.’
‘Steve Scholes and Paul Helms are excellent. They're always prepared and very strategic in their thinking. Also, both are very professional and collegial.’
Key clients
- Allstate Corporation
- Andrew Hall
- Argo Blockchain, PLC
- Baxter International Inc.
- BDO USA, LLP
- Enzo Biochem
- Oak Management Corporation
- Land O’Frost (“LOF”) CEO and Board Chairman, David Van Eekeren (“Van Eekeren”).
- Pasithea Therapeutics Corp.
- Polished.com
- Premier, Inc.
- Robert Reffner (Former Chief Legal Officer of FirstEnergy Corp.)
- Terminix Global Holdings
- Seven former Officers and Directors of PG&E Corp. and Pacific Gas and Electric Co.: Kevin Dasso, Anthony Earley, Jr., Patrick Hogan, Christopher Johns, Gregg Lemler, Steve Malnight, and Geisha Williams
- Eight current and former Officers and Directors of PG&E Corp.: Anthony Earley, Jr., Patrick Hogan, Christopher Johns, Julie Kane, Dinyar Mistry, Nickolas Stavropoulos, David Thomason, and Geisha Williams
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Steven Scholes, Tim Hoeffner