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H. Rowan Gaither IV has been litigating complex civil cases for more than 20 years. His cases often involve cutting-edge legal issues relating to financial benchmarks, securities, derivatives, commodities, and other complex financial products.
Rowan represents investment banks, inter-dealer brokers, investment funds, major international corporations, and senior officers and directors of public companies in federal and state courts across the country. His clients rely on his experience and legal creativity when faced with antitrust, Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act (RICO), Commodity Exchange Act (CEA), and breach of fiduciary duty matters. His experience also includes complex contractual matters, and in particular, disputes over transactions involving illiquid financial instruments and distressed assets. Corporations and individuals also turn to Rowan in investigations brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and other regulatory organizations.
Rowan has been recognized by Chambers USA and Legal 500 for his work in general and securities litigation.
Professional Recognition
- Named a Notable Practitioner for General Commercial Litigation in New York by Chambers USA, 2020
- Recommended by The Legal 500 United States in the area of General Commercial Disputes, 2016 – 2021, and Securities Litigation, 2017 – 2021
- Selected by Super Lawyers Magazine as a New York Super Lawyer in General Litigation, Civil Litigation Defense, and Antitrust Litigation, 2013 – 2023
Related Employment
- Richards Kibbe & Orbe LLP, New York, NY, Partner, 2005 – 2020; Associate, 2000 – 2004
- Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, New York, NY, Associate, 1996 – 2000
Clerkships
- Hon. Ronald R. Lagueux, U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island
