Securities Litigation
Skadden’s global securities litigation practice is widely regarded as one of the most preeminent groups of attorneys focused on challenging, high-stakes securities litigation matters — “bet-the-company” cases that demand a full range of skills, in and out of the courtroom. Skadden has defended more federal securities class actions than any other firm for the period January 1, 2019, through May 31, 2025, according to Lex Machina.
Our litigators have extensive experience in trial and appellate courts at the federal and state levels, before administrative tribunals, in arbitrations and other dispute resolution proceedings, and before government agencies. We represent clients in securities class actions and derivative actions across a wide range of industries, including, among many others:
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We also have extensive experience with hedge funds and other alternative investment management vehicles.
Unparalleled Securities Experience Among Law Firms
Our attorneys are dedicated to providing exceptional client service with an emphasis on creativity, collaboration and efficiency. We work with clients to assess their case within the context of their overall business and legal objectives, and we strive to deliver results that meet these goals at every stage of litigation. According to Chambers USA 2025:
- “The capabilities of this firm are beyond anything you can expect. They are all stellar. They are the best you can get and the best value you can get.”
- “Skadden is capable of handling the most complex commercial disputes. Their senior partners are top flight and the bench is extremely deep.”
- “The team is well versed in the securities area and are good strategic thinkers.”
- “They bring top quality, thoughtful practitioners to bear. They take a step back and consider the business too.”
- “Skadden provides excellent practical and strategic advice on complex and esoteric legal issues.”
Recent Accolades
Skadden has been recognized by numerous publications for our securities litigation work. Recent accolades include:
- Voted the top firm for Securities Litigation for 12 of the past 13 years – Vault
- Named 2025 Law Firm of the Year for Commercial and Securities Litigation and 2023 Law Firm of the Year Mergers and Acquisitions Litigation – Best Lawyers Best Law Firms
- Named to the Fearsome Foursome – the top four firms that clients “don’t want to litigate against” and ranked as a Top 1% Securities & Finance: Litigation Powerhouse – The BTI Consulting Group’s 2025 Litigation Outlook
- Consistently ranked in the top tier for nationwide securities litigation, including in 2025 – Chambers USA
- Named a 2024, 2023 and 2022 Litigation Department of the Year finalist, a 2024 finalist in the Class Action and Finance categories and 2021 Litigation Department of the Year – New York Law Journal
- Named as a 2024 Law Firm of the Year and a seven-time Securities Group of the Year – Law360
- Recognized in the 2025 Hall of Fame and consistently ranked in the top tiers for Securities and Commercial Litigation – Benchmark Litigation
- Tier 1 for 2025 in Securities Litigation Defense – The Legal 500
- Named to the 2024 Client Service 30, making us one of only four firms to receive this distinction 10 years in a row – BTI
Selected Client Representations
We represent clients ranging from Fortune 100 to emerging market companies in every industry in securities litigation matters around the world. A few recent representations include, among others:
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Global Platform
Skadden’s global securities litigation presence positions us to advise clients around the world on U.S. securities litigation issues. Our U.S.-trained litigators, based in Europe, Asia and Latin America, have the unique ability to assemble collaborative teams with deep and relevant experience across our worldwide platform.
We represent issuers and financial institutions from all over the world, including:
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Trial Support
Skadden’s integrated, multidisciplinary team of trial support consultants assists our litigators in a variety of contexts, including with client presentations, appearances before regulatory bodies, mediation or arbitration, and in the courtroom.
Our attorneys work with our trial support consultants to develop trial themes and arguments, conduct research, prepare witnesses to testify, distill complex ideas into understandable and appealing visuals, plan for smooth and efficient courtroom logistics, and provide fast and comprehensive access to critical information in high-stakes situations.
Jury Research
From early testing of case themes to real-time evaluations of potential jurors based on our database of several thousand questionnaires, our jury research efforts support our litigators through:
- focus groups and mock trials;
- theme development;
- witness preparation; and
- jury selection.
Trial Coordination
Our trial support consultants efficiently manage the process associated with the entire trial, including evidence preparation tasks like pretrial filings, exhibit lists, deposition designations and case records. They also plan the on-site logistics for trial, such as identifying locations, coordinating contract negotiations and developing budgets; they then manage every aspect of the litigation “war room” to ensure that they meet any and all production requests during the course of the trial while facilitating seamless coordination of courtroom mechanics
Graphic Design
Our trial support consultants conceive and create compelling, persuasive graphics for use at trial, making it easier for jurors and judges to understand the case. They also possess the technological know-how to ensure that presentations are flawlessly executed, avoiding the negative impression that technical difficulties or poorly presented visuals can make.