The Legal 500 US 2026 ranks Hausfeld as top-tier in Antitrust for the 17th consecutive year and reaffirms rankings in Technology & Data Breach, with new recognition in Product Liability
In its 2026 US rankings, The Legal 500 once again recognized Hausfeld’s exceptional capabilities in Antitrust, Technology & Data Breach and, new this year, Product Liability.
Antitrust – Civil Litigation/Class Actions: Plaintiff
For the 17th consecutive year, Hausfeld has been recognized as a Tier 1 firm in the Antitrust – Civil Litigation/Class Actions: Plaintiff category. Ranked among only five firms in this top tier, the publication notes:
Hausfeld LLP is widely recognized for its expertise in antitrust and class action litigation, handling complex, multi-party matters across sectors including financial services, consumer goods, and industrial equipment. The firm is particularly noted for its involvement in cases that intersect with government enforcement actions. Having secured billions of dollars in recoveries across more than 100 settlements, the team is valued for its strategic case management and consistent performance in large-scale class actions. San Francisco-based co-chair Megan Jones focuses on recovering damages for companies harmed by antitrust cartel conduct. New York-based co-chair Scott Martin frequently advises corporate clients on resolving regulatory investigations. Brian Ratner, based in Washington DC, is noted for his experience across all stages of global antitrust litigation, while Melinda Coolidge, also based in DC, is recognized for her strength in private enforcement and maximizing client recoveries. Michael Hausfeld operates from Washington DC and is widely regarded for his role in landmark competition cases in the US and internationally.
The complete list of ranked Hausfeld attorneys in the Antitrust – Civil Litigation/Class Actions: Plaintiff category is as follows:
Hall of Fame
- Michael D. Hausfeld
- Brian A. Ratner
- Megan E. Jones
Leading Lawyers
- Melinda R. Coolidge
- Scott Martin
Media, Technology, and Telecom: Cyber Law (Including Data Privacy and Data Protection)
Hausfeld’s Technology & Data Breach team has once again been ranked Tier 4 in the Media, Technology, and Telecom: Cyber Law (Including Data Privacy and Data Protection) category, making us the only plaintiffs' firm to receive a ranked position in this space.
As noted by The Legal 500:
The team at Hausfeld LLP is positioned to represent clients across cyber and privacy litigation, assisting them in seeking compensation for victims of data breaches and privacy violations. The practice is able to manage cases both in the US and in Europe. Practice head James J. Pizzirusso specialises in cybersecurity and privacy laws and represents clients in class action suits. Swathi Bojedla advises victims of data breaches and privacy violations. New York-based Ashley Crooks acts for individuals and corporate clients in commercial, mass tort, and data privacy matters, while Renner Walker, who has a strong public entity practice, focuses on representing plaintiffs across a range of cases. Mandy Boltax handles civil litigation matters. Another key name is Ian Engdahl. All lawyers are based in Washington unless otherwise specified.
Dispute Resolution > Product Liability, Mass Tort and Class Action: Plaintiff
New this year, Hausfeld has been ranked Tier 3 in the category Dispute Resolution > Product Liability, Mass Tort and Class Action: Plaintiff.
According to The Legal 500:
Hausfeld LLP offers a comprehensive product liability, environmental, and human rights practice, with wide-ranging expertise spanning from toxic exposures to affirmative gun and climate change litigation. The firm leverages its international footprint to support clients on multi-jurisdictional cases, including representing a class of Sudanese refugees and asylees who allege that BNP Paribas (BNPP) enabled the Sudanese government’s genocidal campaign by acting as its de facto central bank. The claims further allege that BNPP illegally provided access to U.S. financial markets in violation of sanctions. The practice is jointly steered by Katie Beran in Philadelphia and James Gotz in Boston. Beran advises on the full spectrum of environmental litigation, having recently represented Suffolk County Water Authority in a 1,4-dioxane water contamination case against The Dow Chemical Company. Gotz is widely recognized for his expertise in toxic tort actions and is currently acting for the State of New Jersey in claims against Ford Motor Company, seeking natural resources damages related to environmental pollution at the company’s Mahwah plant.
Congratulations to the entire team and thank you to our clients and referees for your continued support.
View the full Antitrust – Civil Litigation/Class Actions: Plaintiff rankings here.
View the full Cyber Law (Including Data Privacy and Data Protection) rankings here.
View the full Product Liability, Mass Tort and Class Action: Plaintiff rankings here.
Earlier this year, Hausfeld was proud to announce that the firm had been ranked Tier 1 in both Antitrust and Cybersecurity and Data Protection in The Legal 500’s 2026 Washington, DC City Elite rankings: Hausfeld attorneys recognized in The Legal 500’s 2026 Washington, DC City Elite rankings.
