Mehdi Ansari, Garrard Beeney, John Evangelakos, Dustin Guzior, Nader Mousavi and Mark Schenkel were named to this year’s IAM Patent 1000 list. The S&C lawyers were highlighted for their “cutting-edge, genre-defining, commercially significant IP and technology disputes and deals.”
Describing the Firm’s IP transactional and litigation excellence, IAM said: “Sullivan & Cromwell’s IP and technology professionals make it their mission to understand their clients’ business objectives and are exceptionally commercial in their approach; on top of that, they have some of the most refined lawyering skills – all of which adds up to excellent results that directly satisfy need.”
Special honors include:
- Mehdi Ansari, highlighted as the “driving force on many high-value deals”
- Garrard Beeney, celebrated for his "trial nous, negotiating and deal-making skill, deep substantive expertise, market knowledge and all-round strategic perspicacity”
- John Evangelakos, recognized for his “veteran presence and superb deal record”
- Dustin Guzior, considered a “talented litigator who is now entering prime time”
- Nader Mousavi, an innovator whose work is “closely watched by those seeking clues as to what deal structures are going to be the next big thing”
- Mark Schenkel, a leader with “broad horizons and excellent strategic judgement” who makes his first appearance on this list