People

Barry Levin Partner

San Francisco; New York

Barry is known in the market as “one of the most accomplished litigators,” “very effective in pursuing compelling themes and tearing down witnesses with polite cross-examination” (2017 Benchmark Litigation), and as "a real seasoned veteran of high-stakes litigation" (2020 Chambers USA). Barry has also been commended by his peers as a "fabulous lawyer" who is "very well regarded and really knows the area" (2016 Chambers USA). 

Barry has broad first chair experience in trial and arbitration, ranging from trial counsel for Johns-Manville Corporation in its coverage litigation involving asbestos-related bodily injury claims to successful domestic and international arbitrations on behalf of financial institutions, hospitals, and hospitality companies.  

Over the past 8 years, Barry has developed extensive experience in issues arising out of the financial crisis, including a range of issues relating to mortgage backed securities and lending practices.

He is a frequent lecturer in the area of litigation, insurance coverage and law firm management. Prior to joining Orrick, Barry was a shareholder at Heller Ehrman LLP.

Marcus Lee Associate

Londres

Marcus advises leading arrangers and managers in connection with European CLOs for both private lending warehouse and public take-out stages. He also has experience in asset-backed leveraged (ABL) facilities, collateralised fund obligations (CFOs) and other private structured lending facilities.

Before joining Orrick, Marcus was a CLO Research Analyst at Dealscribe, where he helped build out the firm’s initial database for CLO investors.