Cadwalader Names Litigation Department Co-Chair

NEW YORK, July 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, one of the world's leading law firms, announced that  Louis M. Solomon, Vice-Chair of the firm's Litigation Department and Head of the Commercial and International Litigation Practice Groups, has been named Co-Chair of the Litigation Department, joining Gregory A. Markel in managing the 180-lawyer group.

"As department co-chairs, Lou and I will work together to shape the growth and future successes of our litigation team," said Mr. Markel.  "I am excited to partner with Lou on developing business strategies for our group as well as legal strategies for our clients."

"We are pleased that Lou is assuming a prominent role at the firm.  Lou brings to this position a record of successful management initiatives and years of leadership experience.  We look forward to working with him and with Greg to continue the success that our Litigation Department has achieved," said Christopher White, Chairman of Cadwalader.

Mr. Solomon added: "Greg has been responsible for overseeing extraordinary growth in the firm's Litigation Department, from the addition of significant antitrust and intellectual property capabilities to international and commercial expertise.  I am honored to join him in continuing to enhance this great litigation platform and honored at the trust that he and the firm have placed in me."  

Louis M. Solomon is recognized internationally for his successful representations in complex litigation matters and high profile disputes, including antitrust, intellectual property, class action, and government and regulatory proceedings.  He is ranked as a leading trial lawyer by many independent commentators, including Chambers USA, and received numerous accolades for outstanding work throughout his career.  He has litigated cases involving multiple international jurisdictions including the EU, Russia, Latin America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.  He has been featured as an expert in numerous broadcast and print outlets including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Fox Business, and National Public Radio.  

About Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft, established in 1792, is one of the world's leading law firms, with offices in New York, London, Charlotte, Washington and Beijing.  Cadwalader serves a diverse client base, including many of the world's top financial institutions, undertaking business in more than 50 countries in six continents.  The firm offers legal expertise in antitrust, banking, business fraud, corporate finance, corporate governance, environmental, financial restructuring and reorganizations, healthcare, insurance, intellectual property, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, private client, private equity, real estate, regulation, securitization, structured finance, and tax.  More information about Cadwalader can be found at www.cadwalader.com.

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