Commercial Litigation
When it comes to representing clients in commercial transactions and related legal matters, Andrews Kurth is ranked among the nation’s leading firms. A critical aspect of that representation is the ability to handle commercial disputes. Our commercial litigation group is particularly formidable and often collaborates with our many renowned corporate/securities and business practices, sharing knowledge and combining our skills to build a forceful case for the client.
When mergers and acquisitions fall apart, business transactions go awry, contracts are breached, or other disputes occur in the corporate world, we have more than 100 experienced litigators standing ready to mount an aggressive case for our clients. Our litigators have experience in state, federal and appellate courts throughout the nation, including the U.S. Supreme Court. We can help our clients with just about any business dispute, anywhere. As yet another resource, we also have an accomplished appellate group, led by a former justice of the Texas Supreme Court.
We handle a wide range of commercial disputes involving:
- Antitrust
- Bankruptcy
- Business Torts
- Contracts
- Insurance Coverage
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Securities
Our experience reaches far across a broad range of industries including:
- Aviation
- Banking and Finance
- Construction
- Energy
- Franchise
- Health Care
- Insurance
- Manufacturing and Sales
- Oil and Gas
- Real Estate
- Technology
Strategic Collaboration
Obtaining a positive outcome in commercial litigation begins with defining what the win looks like. We begin by digging deep to understand the situation, the client, the client’s business, and how this all fits into the facts of the dispute. We work with the client to map out a strategy for resolving the dispute—defining expectations for what we intend to accomplish, and then executing the plan to get the results our client wants.
Every case and client has unique complexities, and we prepare the strategy accordingly. Sometimes we may recommend the client file a lawsuit and become a plaintiff. Other times a client is being sued and we will work with them to understand the claims and causes of action so we can use the facts to create a stout defense. Sometimes we want to get to the courthouse immediately and fight hard, or perhaps we want to avoid court completely. In these instances we often suggest an alternative route to settling cases, such as negotiation, mediation or arbitration. We aim to take the approach that best serves our client's needs.
Cost Efficiencies
No matter what course of action we recommend to a client, we know that cost containment is important. Fully litigating a case can take considerable time and money. If it is possible for us to help our clients take a more efficient and economical route to a solution, we endeavor to do so.
Another area where Andrews Kurth clients save is electronic discovery, which can be one of the most expensive factors in a case. We have e-discovery technologies and capabilities at our command, so we can prepare powerful cases using the efficiencies these capabilities provide.
Effective Representation
We have abundant legal firepower, and we will strive to use it correctly and appropriately for the case at hand. Whether we’re working on a routine business matter or taking on a large, complex, high-profile dispute, our goal is to put the right legal talent and the right number of lawyers on the case to get the desired results. We have a strong and diverse cross section of capability throughout our ranks. From our highly regarded senior partners to our junior associate rising stars, we have the experience, knowledge and assertive approach that our clients need to win.
Our litigators are included in the ranks of Chambers USA, Benchmark Litigation, The American College of Trial Lawyers, The Best Lawyers in America (Commercial, Tort, Medical Malpractice, Bankruptcy, Personal Injury and Civil Litigation) and Who’s Who in American Law.
We believe these accolades are highly indicative of what we can do for our clients—resolutely prepare and execute shrewd legal strategies to achieve strong results.
