Resourced by many ‘smart, strategic and hardworking partners and associates’, including a number of highly skilled advocates, Houston-based litigation boutique Gibbs & Bruns LLP’s reputation has been predicated on its ability to try cases in courts throughout the country. David Sheeren represents core client PIMCO in a number of ongoing matters, including against US Bank and trustees for 113 Bear Stearns Legacy RMBS trusts. A ‘formidable opponent’, seasoned trial lawyer Kathy Patrick, who co-heads the team alongside Sheeran, was also central to the firm’s successes against Wall Street, although her industry focus extends beyond the financial services sector to also include energy-related securities litigation.
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Distinctions
La satisfaction du client: Qualité de l’avocat et de l’équipe
La satisfaction du client: Facturation et efficacité
Témoignages
Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.
- 'Smart, strategic and hardworking partners and associates.'
- 'They are always ready to go to trial and your opposition knows this, which makes it an advantage.'
- 'The fantastic Kathy Patrick is a formidable opponent.'
- 'Sam Cruse is a great trial lawyer. He has a great courtroom presence. I am glad he is on my side!'
Clients clés
- Pacific Investment Management Company (PIMCO)
- BlackRock Financial Management Inc.
- The TCW Group, Inc.
- Fannie Mae
- Kore Advisors LP
- Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MetLife)
- Occidental Petroleum Corp.
- Anadarko Petroleum Corp.
Points forts
Achieved victories in two precedent-setting matters for PIMCO re calculation of termination prices owed in “clean-up calls” for legacy RMBS trusts.
Obtained and achieved court approval of two RMBS settlements totaling $250m on behalf of TCW and PIMCO.
Secured summary judgment for Oxy in a $38m securities dispute with Wells Fargo – Upheld by Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Responsable de la pratique
David Sheeren; Kathy Patrick
Autres avocats clés
Sam Cruse; Caitlin Halpern; Nick Beachy; Pete McDonald