The Firm: This firm has a diverse litigation practice that covers entertainment, sports, insurance, IP, employment, bankruptcy, antitrust and securities disputes, among other areas. The team recently lost a number of attorneys, including Lou Solomon, to Cadwalader. However, the remaining lawyers have strong trial experience and act for financial institutions, major consumer businesses and pharmaceutical companies among other industry clients. Recent clients include Hertz, Wells Fargo and Prudential Financial.

Sources Say:"Excellent client service and accessible lawyers." 

Key Individuals: Bradley Ruskin cochairs the global litigation and disputes resolution department and also leads the firm's sports law practice. He has a methodical approach and "really knows his way around the courtroom," according to sources. He focuses on general commercial litigation, with a communications, telecom, sports or international slant. He successfully defended the ATP World Tour against antitrust and fiduciary duty claims, among other allegations. Bruce Fader concentrates on commercial litigation and international arbitration. His expertise includes banking, insurance coverage, securities, pharmaceutical and mechanical engineering.