Litigation

When The American Lawyer named Debevoise its 2014 “Litigation Department of the Year,” it stated that “no rival of any size could match the magnitude of Debevoise’s recent litigation results.”

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A disputes powerhouse capable of taking on the most complex matters.

They are a serious international commercial litigation outfit - one of the world’s leading dispute resolution firms.

They are excellent in every respect, without exception … they are efficient, responsive, collaborative and eager to help.

—Chambers Global, 2020-2023

Debevoise has extraordinary depth and its attorneys have broad expertise.

In terms of handling complicated litigation, Debevoise is among the very best firms in the country.

They are very smart, collaborative and knowledgeable - they do a good job at looking out for the client first.

The firm was top-notch … they’re very professional, very smart, and very strategic. It’s definitely a top-tier firm.

—Chambers USA, 2020-2023

They can deal with big, complicated matters with great efficiency and clarity.

—Chambers UK, 2023

Top notch in every way. This is an extremely competent practice and the type of team you hire for your most significant matters.

One of the best in the business. They are able to manage the complexities of cross-border litigation and dispute resolution by drawing on a wealth of talents to achieve markedly successful outcomes.

A highly knowledgeable team that is very collaborative and creative.

—The Legal 500 US, 2020-2023

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When The American Lawyer named Debevoise its “Litigation Department of the Year,” it stated that “no rival of any size could match the magnitude of Debevoise’s litigation results.”The Debevoise Litigation Department is one of the strongest in the industry, with five practices that are independently and collectively are among the very best in the world. The group provides broad, unmatched litigation capabilities across a wide range of substantive areas, including Commercial Litigation, International Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property, White Collar & Regulatory Defense and Data Strategy & Security. All of our litigation teams are recognized as leading practices by major legal directories, including Chambers, The Legal 500 and Benchmark Litigation.Debevoise’s litigation department excels in high-profile, complex representations. The firm’s litigators bring personal attention, deep industry knowledge and substantive legal experience to each matter, tailoring practical and commercial advice to clients’ needs, priorities and circumstances.The Debevoise litigation team is one of the few in the market to have exceptional capabilities across geographies. Our litigators work in nine offices across three continents, with integrated global practices. Our group brings unmatched expertise to client matters with seasoned trial lawyers, former Assistant U.S. Attorneys, former Assistant District Attorneys and British barristers among its ranks, as well as a wide range of other former government regulators, including individuals formerly at the SEC and DOJ.The Debevoise Litigation Department is collaborative at every level, working across the firm with co-counsel and with clients to achieve outstanding results for our clients in the toughest matters.