Benesch attorneys have decades of experience favorably resolving securities and commodities disputes and defeating related claims so clients can get back on track. Our team provides sophisticated representation to publicly traded companies — as well as their officers and directors — in defense of securities claims brought in connection with secondary offerings, debt offerings and for various claims of fraud.
With a track record of success in high-stakes cases, our attorneys work proactively to resolve matters before they escalate while delivering powerful advocacy when litigation arises.
We work closely with clients to navigate regulatory challenges, mitigate litigation risks and defend against complex securities and commodities claims. Whether managing federal and state class actions, handling CFTC investigations or responding to SEC subpoenas, we bring a strategic, business-minded approach that aligns with our clients’ operational goals.
Our attorneys have successfully resolved wide-ranging securities and commodities related cases alleging everything from insider trading, stock manipulation, securities fraud and other white-collar offenses to breach of fiduciary claims, corporate mismanagement/corporate governance challenges, securities class actions, shareholder disputes and derivative lawsuits, stop-drop claims, whistleblower allegations and alleged violations of the Securities Act, the Securities Exchange Act and the Investment Company Act.
Defending clients facing securities fraud claims, derivative lawsuits, stock-drop cases and governance challenges.
Representing market participants in CFTC and exchange investigations, enforcement actions and compliance matters under the Commodity Exchange Act.
Advising financial institutions, hedge funds and trading firms on SEC and CFTC compliance.
Handling SEC, DOJ and state securities department inquiries, as well as internal corporate investigations.
With a focus on keeping our clients out of court and out of trouble, we devise and implement comprehensive strategies that minimize our clients’ exposure, protect their brands and preserve their reputations. Recognizing that avoiding risk is the best scenario, we proactively review and revise our clients’ policies, advise on compliance and best business practices to minimize client exposure and take remedial action if we see potential problems. Our attorneys also evaluate our clients’ risk exposure in the context of change-in-control situations, such as business mergers and acquisitions, corporate takeovers and proxy contests.
Our attorneys have successfully convinced courts and regulators that action against our clients is unwarranted, avoiding litigation and keeping our clients out of the press.
With extensive experience in securities and commodities litigation, our team provides the sophisticated defense and regulatory insight needed to protect businesses from legal and financial exposure. We fight for our clients at every stage, whether preventing litigation, negotiating resolutions or securing courtroom victories.
Representative Examples
in a $7 billion securities fraud class action, securing settlement following summary judgment with $0 paid by the client.
in a securities fraud class action seeking more than $1 billion in damages and achieved a precedent-setting dismissal based on loss causation principles.
in a putative class action related to securities transaction fees, achieving case dismissal with prejudice, which was upheld on appeal.
related to billions of dollars in investments and convinced the government not to file civil charges.
alleging violations of the Commodity Exchange Act related to U.S. Treasury market manipulation. Defeated class certification so the case could be resolved on an individual basis. Represented the Special Litigation Committee of a Fortune 100 Board and achieved the dismissal of a shareholder derivative case seeking more than $200 million.
in a multi-million-dollar derivative action and achieved a court-approved settlement of less than $50,000.
seeking over $1 billion and achieved their dismissal prior to a nine figure plaintiffs’ jury verdict.
on compliance with CFTC regulations, minimizing enforcement risk and ensuring operational integrity.
