“We are delighted. Growing our complex litigation practice, as well as expanding our presence in New York, are priorities for the firm, and the addition of this very experienced team certainly helps us make progress toward that end,” said Sandy Thomas, Reed Smith’s global managing partner. “Each of these attorneys brings to our firm an impeccable reputation as a top-notch litigator who has helped clients through precedent-setting and high stakes trials and arbitral proceedings.”
Solomon joins as Head of International Litigation - US and will continue to publish his renowned e-book, International Litigation: Topics and Trends, as well as his OneWorld international practice blog. The team will help clients navigate business controversies with international touchpoints and will continue their representation of clients in complex trials, which have included over a dozen multi-billion dollar matters.
“In Reed Smith we found an unmatched combination of a robust and growing international platform, where we are joining stellar litigators around the world; outstanding general litigation and trial practice areas; and a firm whose very DNA fosters an environment of collaboration and teamwork, which we value and respect,” said Solomon. “We couldn’t be more pleased, or more honored, than to join Reed Smith’s dynamic journey as a firm with a truly global reach and a deeply human touch”.
“We are thrilled to welcome Lou, Colin, and Michael to Reed Smith,” said Peter M. Ellis, Chair of Reed Smith’s Complex Litigation Group. “These three first-in-class attorneys add significant litigation and trial capabilities in the New York office and to our deep litigation practice, and along with our current group of talented and seasoned trial lawyers, will significantly enhance our ability to serve the complex and cross border litigation needs of our clients.”
This year, Reed Smith was again recognized by Law360’s “2017 Global 20” as one of the leading law firms with the biggest international presence and “the global expertise to handle complex cross-border matters spanning multiple time zones.”
“It’s hard to overstate the significance of this move in bolstering our US and global litigation capabilities,” said Doug Cameron, Chair of Reed Smith’s Global Litigation Department. “Clients expect the firms they entrust as counsel to be able to provide them with high caliber legal guidance on matters both domestic and global. The addition of these three lawyers further confirms Reed Smith’s commitment to maintaining an elite trial and cross-border litigation practice.”
The team joins the firm from Greenberg Traurig LLP.
Louis M. Solomon
Lou Solomon is an internationally recognized trial lawyer, having tried over 50 complex commercial cases to judges, juries, and arbitral or governmental bodies. He has extensive experience in acting as lead trial counsel in international disputes or controversies affecting multinational companies across the globe. In addition to his international litigation experience, Lou has successfully tried nine and ten figure cases in such diverse areas as antitrust, pharmaceuticals, patent, bottling and beverage distribution, consumer products, insurance/reinsurance, TMT, and maritime. Lou is recognized as a leading practitioner by: Chambers (New York General Commercial Litigation), Best Lawyers in America (Bet-The-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Antitrust Litigation, Intellectual Property Litigation); Benchmark Litigation (Commercial Litigation) and many others. Lou received his J.D. from Harvard Law School, magna cum laude, in 1979 and his B.A. from Yeshiva University, summa cum laude, in 1976.
Colin A. Underwood
Colin Underwood focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation, with an emphasis on antitrust and intellectual property. Colin has extensive experience representing clients in the pharmaceutical industry in virtually all types of disputes, from patent infringement litigation to contract disputes. He also has experience representing clients in the beverage, computer, and telecommunications industries. Colin received his J.D. from Yale Law School in 1990; his M.S. from the University of Michigan in 1985, and his B.S., with highest distinction, from the University of Michigan in 1984.
Michael S. Lazaroff
Michael Lazaroff is a litigator with extensive experience in complex commercial litigation, including international litigation, multidistrict actions, class actions, partnership disputes, private and governmental antitrust litigation and counseling, copyright litigation, and representing corporations and individuals in both civil and criminal government investigations. Michael received his J.D., with distinction, from Stanford Law School in 1995 and his A.B., magna cum laude, from Harvard University in 1989.
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