NEW YORK — April 28, 2025
Key takeaways
- Brad Pensyl has joined BakerHostetler’s New York office as a partner in the nationwide Litigation Practice Group and a member of the Commercial Litigation team.
- Pensyl joins BakerHostetler from a multinational law firm, where he was a member of the corporate and commercial litigation group.
- He represents clients in mergers and acquisitions litigation, private equity litigation, real estate finance litigation and complex contractual disputes, as well as in class actions, shareholder derivative suits and cross-border matters.
Why this matters
Pensyl’s wide-ranging commercial litigation practice fits in well with a team that was named a “Litigation Intimidating Opponent” by BTI Litigation Outlook 2025. He has successfully represented clients from numerous industries — particularly private equity, energy and life sciences — and has handled multiple kinds of business disputes. Pensyl’s arrival is the latest in a string of litigation hires that includes Artie McConnell in New York; Ryan Hedges in Chicago; Jeremy Anderson in Wilmington, Delaware; Steven Dettelbach in Cleveland and Washington; and Timothy Longman in Washington. Since Jan. 1, BakerHostetler has added nearly 50 attorneys to its offices across the United States.
Key quote
“We are very excited to welcome Brad Pensyl to our deep and talented bench of litigators. With valuable experience garnered from more than 15 years in practice, Brad’s skills and know-how will complement the first-in-class service we provide to our clients as they navigate their most complex challenges,” said Ray Whitman, chair of BakerHostetler’s Litigation Practice Group.
About Pensyl’s practice
Pensyl has a broad commercial litigation practice, as he handles high-stakes contractual disputes in any sector, including private equity, energy, life sciences and corporate. He is skilled at mergers and acquisitions litigation, bankruptcy litigation, employment litigation and real estate finance litigation.
Recognized by The Legal 500 for international litigation for the past seven years, Pensyl has extensive experience litigating complex commercial cases at the trial and appellate court levels and in arbitrations. He has excelled at developing strong relationships with corporate and private capital clients and is adept at litigating disputes in the public-private partnership energy space.
Pensyl received his Juris Doctor from Syracuse University College of Law and a Bachelor of Arts from Gettysburg College.
Key quote
“Brad is the man to see for complex, commercial and merger and acquisition litigation. Our clients will benefit from his vast experience both in the courtroom and in the boardroom,” said George Stamboulidis, managing partner of BakerHostetler’s New York office.
With more than 400 litigators in offices coast to coast, BakerHostetler’s Litigation Practice Group represents market-leading clients in virtually every type of case and proceeding, nationally and around the world. The group’s roster of litigators includes former prosecutors, veteran civil trial attorneys and former enforcement officials from various government agencies. Recognized as a “go-to law firm” for its deep bench, commitment to client needs and tenacity, and named by BTI as “Most Feared in Litigation” four years in a row, BakerHostetler’s Litigation Practice Group successfully protects clients in and outside the courtroom. For more information, visit bakerlaw.com/Litigation. Connect with us on LinkedIn at @BakerHostetler, @RayWhitman, @GeorgeStamboulidis or @BradPensyl, or on the social platform X at @BakerHostetler.
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