AdmissionsOverview
Scott is a senior associate in Linklaters’ Litigation, Arbitration & Investigations practice in New York. He has represented clients in investigations and litigation in state and federal court, with a focus on complex civil litigation, intellectual property, mass tort, false advertising, consumer class actions, and residential mortgage-backed securities.
Prior to joining the firm, Scott was an associate at a New York City law firm.
Experience*
- Abu Ghraib torture survivors: representing, pro bono, Iraqi nationals who were detained and abused at the Abu Ghraib prison during the Iraq war, securing a landmark US$42 million verdict against private contractor.*
- A financial institution: representing a client in a residential mortgage-backed securities trial resulting in a US$1.84 billion settlement.*
- Pharmaceutical companies: representing in various contexts, including against false advertising, class action, and product liability claims.*
- A major law firm: representing in a legal malpractice suit after large commercial real estate project foundered.*
- Non-profit: successfully representing a client against claims relating to U.S. government-sponsored medical experiments in the 1940s.*
- Conducting investigations on behalf of a major sports league and non-profit organisation.*
*Includes representations prior to joining Linklaters.