Commercial Litigation, New York
Companies attracted to New York for the business opportunities of a major commercial center need counsel skilled in the nuances of its courts when disputes arise. Arnold & Porter brings the proven abilities and efficiencies of a deep bench of litigators at home in New York federal and state courts. Our Commercial Litigation team draws on the insights of veteran New York thought leaders — a former New York State appeals and trial court judge, current and past officers of New York bar associations, attorneys who served in New York government, former New York law clerks, and authors of New York law. By combining business practicality with creative litigation strategies tailored to a New York venue, we have established a successful record of resolving high-stakes commercial disputes.
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New York State of Mind: Knowing how to best navigate the process, in motions and in the courtroom, allows us to resolve client disputes efficiently and cost-effectively.
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Trusted Advisors Who Can Try Cases: We work closely with our clients to define and achieve their litigation objectives. Our deep bench of first-chair trial lawyers prepares each case for trial at the outset, enabling clients to aggressively pursue their desired result.
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Renowned Regulatory and Industry Experience: Integrating the distinctive expertise of the firm's leading regulatory practices gives our firm an edge in devising creative, successful solutions.
Experience Highlights
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JPMorgan Chase in successful defense and appeal of Sarbanes-Oxley whistleblower case.
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RSM US LLP, a national audit, tax and consulting firm, in securing summary judgment of a commercial dispute in New York Supreme Court.
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Novartis Pharma AG in a suit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York against Amgen relating to the parties’ collaboration in connection with the development and sale of a new migraine therapy, Aimovig®, in the U.S. and over 25 other countries.
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Sotheby's in defeating all claims in a three-week jury trial in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The alleged fraud had been considered one of the largest art frauds in history, valued at up to $1 billion.
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New York Community Bancorp in a significant trial victory in the New York State Court and the Department of Labor’s Administrative Review Board relating to the termination of several employees.
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Lutron Electronics in successful defense at trial of claims alleging infringement of claimed product configuration trade dress, resulting in determination that claimed trade dress was functional, non-distinctive and not infringed.
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GE Transportation in defeating a motion to dismiss, motion to transfer, and a vast majority of defendant’s counterclaims on behalf our client in a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
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Broadway Financial Corporation in securing dismissal of plaintiff's claims arising out of a merger with CFBanc Corporation.
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The Archdiocese of New York in litigation against the City of New York to obtain financing for COVID-19 testing of the Archdiocese schools’ students.
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U.S. citizens injured in terrorist attacks in winning a $655.5 million treble damages jury verdict after a seven-week trial under the Anti-Terrorism Act.
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Recognition
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Chambers USALitigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded (New York) (2024)
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BTI Consulting GroupIntimidating Opponent in Litigation (2025)
Class Action Leaders (2024)
Complex Commercial Litigation Powerhouses (2024)
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U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers“Best Law Firms” for Commercial Litigation—New York (2024)
“Best Law Firms” for Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Defendant—National, New York (2025) -
Benchmark LitigationRecommended – Dispute Resolution — New York (2024)
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The American LawyerLitigation Department of the Year – Honorable Mention
