About David A. Crichlow
David Crichlow, co-chair of the Litigation Department, represents large companies in some of their most important litigation. He serves as lead trial counsel on high-stakes commercial, class action and bankruptcy litigation, with experience that includes nine- and ten-figure disputes. David has represented clients in multibillion-dollar RMBS consolidated litigation, fraudulent inducement claims with respect to asset purchase agreements for significant commercial businesses, and litigation in or related to the bankruptcies of the Caesars Entertainment Operation Company, Solutia, Enron and Refco.
Commercial, class action and bankruptcy disputes
Clients that turn to David include some of the largest banks in the United States and Europe, major oil and industrial gas companies, private equity firms and large pension funds. His wide-ranging experience includes representing an indenture trustee in its $6 billion claim against the gaming company Caesars pursuant to a parent guarantee in the applicable indenture, the equity committee in the Solutia bankruptcy in its $2 billion claim against a former parent, and a Cayman Island hedge fund against a $324 million preference action in the Refco bankruptcy.
"Partner David Crichlow is one of the finest litigators that I've had the pleasure to work with over the years. His legal expertise coupled with his legal acumen make him an invaluable asset to our business."
U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2022 "Best Law Firms"
(Commercial Litigation) survey response
Practice Focus
- Class action defense
- Complex commercial litigation
- Creditor's rights and bankruptcy litigation
- Internal investigations
Representative Experience
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Publications
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February, 2022
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April 17, 2020
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January 10, 2019
Presentations and Events
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June 20, 2023
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June 12–14, 2023Katten 2023 Diversity SummitModerator | Client Perspective: How to Win Our Business and Leverage DEI
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October 13, 2022Panelist | Bankruptcy
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April 21, 2021Panelist | Responding to a Complaint
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April 27, 2017Presenter | Precision Advocacy: Reinventing Motion Practice to Win
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October 16, 2014Presenter
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May 20, 2013Speaker | Responding to a Complaint
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April 19, 2013Speaker