Year 2025 Recap of Events and Analysis of Trends from Labaton Keller Sucharow

Throughout the year, Labaton Keller Sucharow continued to solidify its position as an innovative leader in the legal field, advocating for the interests of investors and consumers while expanding its global reach. The firm’s commitment to achieving tangible results for its clients has been unwavering, rooted in a tradition of excellence that has defined Labaton for over six decades.

The passing of the firm’s esteemed Chairman, Christopher J. Keller, marked a somber moment as the legal community mourned the loss of a visionary leader. Christopher’s legacy lives on through the firm’s current Chairman, Eric J. Belfi, who has steered Labaton through a period of significant growth and success. Under Eric’s guidance, Labaton has continued to uphold its reputation for exceptional client service and results, staying true to its core values of accountability, investor protection, and consumer advocacy.

In 2025, Labaton achieved several landmark settlements in high-profile securities litigation cases, including notable victories against Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., PG&E Corporation, and Catalent, Inc. These successes underscored the firm’s prowess in corporate governance and shareholder rights, with substantial settlements also reached in cases involving Walmart Inc., Pattern Energy Group Inc., and Covetrus, Inc. Labaton’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Practice, established in 2020, further demonstrated its strength by securing $400 million in settlements, serving over two million individual clients and bringing more than 125 cases to resolution.

A significant highlight of the year was Labaton’s Consumer Protection and Data Privacy Litigation Practice’s triumph in a groundbreaking data privacy case against Meta Platforms, Inc. The jury’s verdict in favor of holding Meta accountable for its unauthorized collection and use of sensitive health data from users of the Flo Health app set a new standard for consumer privacy rights. This case exemplified Labaton’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding individual rights and holding technology companies responsible for their data practices.

Labaton’s dedication to excellence and innovation was further recognized through a string of prestigious industry accolades, including being named a Securities Group of the Year by Law360 and earning top rankings in publications such as Benchmark Litigation and The Legal 500. The firm’s attorneys were also recognized for their outstanding achievements, with Labaton receiving the Best Use of Technology award at The American Lawyer’s 2025 Industry Awards for its cutting-edge technological tools such as the PAIGE securities portfolio monitoring system, Lantern by Labaton ADR client onboarding platform, and Client Connect client portal.

As Labaton Keller Sucharow looks ahead to the future, its commitment to integrity, innovation, and client-centric service remains unwavering. The firm’s 2025 Year in Review serves as a testament to its legacy of excellence and its ongoing dedication to delivering impactful results for its clients.