Labaton Keller Sucharow is honored to have earned top distinctions in The Legal 500’s 2026 U.S. Guide, achieving Tier 1 rankings in both securities litigation and M&A litigation.  The guide highlights the Firm as among the nation’s “preeminent law firms” and spotlights our exceptional team of attorneys, trusted partnerships with some of the largest and most influential institutional investors, and consistent success across high-profile matters.
                
The Legal 500 applauded the Firm’s Securities Litigation Practice for its reputation as a leading securities litigation powerhouse, noting that “The team knows their business. They operate with a long-term perspective and high ethical standards.”  The guide also praised the Firm’s Corporate Governance & Shareholder Rights Litigation Practice for achieving lasting corporate governance reforms and monetary recoveries for shareholders in numerous landmark cases, emphasizing that “The entire group is excellent.”

In addition, eight partners were individually recognized for excellence in securities litigation and M&A litigation.  Partners Jonathan Gardner, Michael P. Canty, Carol C. Villegas, and Ned Weinberger were named “Leading Partners,” and Partner Brendan W. Sullivan was recognized as a “Next Generation Partner.”  In addition, Partners James T. Christie, Lauren A. Ormsbee, and Mark D. Richardson were selected as "Attorneys to Watch."  Clients described the highlighted attorneys as “exceptional in every way,” “thoughtful and strategic,” and “motivated, hardworking, brilliant, and experienced.”

Firm Rankings
Securities Litigation: Plaintiff – Tier 1
Dispute Resolution: M&A Litigation: Plaintiff – Tier 1

Attorney Rankings
Securities Litigation: Plaintiff
Jonathan Gardner
Michael P. Canty
Carol C. Villegas

M&A Litigation: Plaintiff
Ned Weinberger
Brendan W. Sullivan 

We are proud to continue to be recognized for our commitment to excellence and our dedication to delivering exceptional results in precedent-setting litigation.