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Recommended - Individuals: trade secret litigation
Bronze - Individuals: litigation
Sidley Austin has forged a formidable reputation for its performance in big-ticket patent litigations. Home to many top litigators who excel in bringing cutting-edge cases to trial, the outfit is regarded as a repository of trust by numerous sophisticated technology and life sciences companies. Renowned for their diligence and technical skill, the firm’s trial and appellate lawyers are esteemed for their ability to develop and execute winning strategies, earning national recognition for their expertise. Aimee Fagan leads the way in Texas, and is warmly recommended as “a highly competent lawyer, who is adept at communicating with patrons, judges, juries and other lay persons, even in very technical cases. She is also particularly skilled at assembling a team that can handle the most sophisticated cases.” Also on deck, “Phillip Aurentz is one of the best patent trial lawyers. He brings a rare combination of technical expertise and communication skills to the courtroom.” Fagan and Aurentz joined forces to defend GR Energy Services, a leading completion solutions company, in a patent infringement case heard in the US District Court for the Western District of Texas. The litigation centred on a patent concerning perforated gun technology, pivotal in oil and gas operations. With their combined skill sets and strategic approach, they secured a favourable outcome for the client.