ASK LLP’s Rise: Challenging Big Law with Billion-Dollar Victim Wins

NEW YORK, NY – December 16, 2025 – In a legal market dominated by titans of “Big Law,” New York-based firm ASK LLP has earned a significant distinction, securing a place in the prestigious Chambers USA New York Spotlight Guide 2026. The recognition highlights the firm as a leading small to mid-sized practice and a “credible alternative to Big Law,” specifically lauding its outstanding performance in the complex and demanding fields of Bankruptcy & Mass Torts.

This ranking is more than a simple accolade; it is a validation of a strategic model that is gaining traction across the legal industry. The Chambers Spotlight Guide, which expanded this year to include 262 firms, focuses on practices that offer the sophistication of a large firm combined with the specialized focus and personalized service of a boutique. The selection process is rigorous, relying on independent market analysis, peer reviews, and extensive, confidential client interviews to assess a firm's experience, expertise, and depth of talent.

For ASK LLP, the acknowledgment underscores a four-decade legacy of tackling some of the nation's most challenging and high-profile cases. “We are honored to be recognized by Chambers and Partners in their Spotlight Ranking for New York,” said Edward Neiger, the firm's Managing Partner. “This acknowledgment reflects our commitment to providing top-tier legal services tailored to the unique needs of our clients and the complex matters we help them navigate.”

The Specialized Edge in a Crowded Market

The notion of a small or mid-sized firm as a “credible alternative to Big Law” speaks to a broader shift in what clients, from corporations to individual victims, are seeking from their legal counsel. While large, full-service firms offer a vast menu of practices, clients in high-stakes situations are increasingly turning to specialized firms that provide deep, focused expertise. These firms often boast greater agility, less bureaucratic overhead, and more direct partner-level involvement, creating a more efficient and client-centric experience.

The Chambers Spotlight Guide was created specifically to identify these high-performing firms. By focusing on practices that deliver exceptional results within specific niches, the guide provides a crucial resource for those seeking elite representation outside the traditional Big Law ecosystem. ASK LLP’s inclusion for its work in Bankruptcy & Mass Torts signals its successful cultivation of a formidable reputation in two of the most intricate areas of law.

This success is built on a deliberate strategy. While many firms operate their practice areas in silos, ASK LLP has pioneered an integrated approach that has become its defining strength. By combining its expertise in bankruptcy, creditors' rights, mass torts, and sexual abuse litigation, the firm has developed a unique capability to navigate cases where corporate financial distress and widespread victim harm intersect.

A Hybrid Strategy for Landmark Victories

The intersection of bankruptcy and mass torts is a legal minefield where the fates of corporations and thousands of victims hang in the balance. It is in this complex arena that ASK LLP’s integrated strategy has yielded its most significant results. When a company responsible for widespread harm files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the process for compensating victims becomes immensely complicated. The firm’s ability to operate fluently in both bankruptcy court and mass tort litigation allows it to protect victims' rights and maximize their recovery.

This dual expertise was critical in the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) bankruptcy. Facing over 82,000 sexual abuse claims, the BSA filed for bankruptcy in 2020. ASK LLP, as a founding member of the Coalition for Abused Scouts for Justice, played a pivotal role. The firm helped negotiate a settlement trust valued at approximately $2.5 billion, one of the largest sexual abuse settlements in U.S. history. Its expertise in bankruptcy proceedings was essential to ensuring that survivors’ claims were prioritized and that a viable compensation fund was established.

Similarly, in the PG&E Wildfire Bankruptcy, the firm’s hybrid approach was instrumental. ASK LLP represented a key executive of the City of Paradise and served on the Official Torts Committee. The firm was a central force in negotiating a settlement of nearly $12 billion for the victims of devastating wildfires caused by the utility's equipment. Navigating the bankruptcy process was key to unlocking these funds from a company facing financial collapse.

Securing Billions for Victims on a National Stage

The firm's track record extends across a series of landmark cases that have shaped national conversations around corporate accountability and victim justice. Its role in the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy, a case central to the opioid crisis, further highlights its impact. Representing the Ad Hoc Committee of Individual Victims—a group comprising over 60,000 claimants—ASK LLP helped negotiate a $750 million settlement for individual victims within the broader multi-billion-dollar resolution, ensuring that direct payments to those harmed were a key component of the deal.

More recently, the firm has been a major player in the aftermath of the catastrophic 2023 Maui Wildfires. Working alongside Recovery Law Center, ASK LLP was instrumental in achieving a $4.037 billion global settlement involving the state of Hawaii, Maui County, and Hawaiian Electric. The firm's work has been crucial in ensuring that individual plaintiffs receive the majority of these funds, and it continues to pursue claims for victims in Hawaii state court.

This string of multi-billion-dollar resolutions demonstrates a consistent ability to litigate against powerful entities and achieve substantial outcomes. These are not isolated wins but the product of a refined, strategic approach that leverages deep legal knowledge to advocate for those who have suffered the most.

A Broad and Active Portfolio of Advocacy

Beyond these headline-grabbing cases, ASK LLP maintains an active and diverse litigation portfolio that addresses a wide range of harms. The firm is deeply involved in toxic and environmental litigation, particularly concerning PFAS/AFFF contamination—so-called “forever chemicals”—that has affected municipalities and water providers across the country.

Its defective product and recall litigation practice is equally robust, handling claims related to recalled CPAP/BiPAP ventilators, Paragard IUDs, and NEC infant formula, among others. The firm continues its long-standing work in representing victims of toxic exposure, including those affected by asbestosis. This broad scope of work reinforces its core mission: to protect the rights of individuals and elevate the voices of victims and survivors.

The Chambers USA recognition serves as a formal acknowledgment of what ASK LLP's case results have already demonstrated. The firm has carved out a distinct and powerful position in the American legal landscape, proving that a mid-sized firm with a specialized, integrated strategy can not only compete with Big Law but can also lead the charge in securing justice on a massive scale. This combination of validated expertise and a proven track record of securing justice in the most challenging circumstances solidifies its role as a powerful advocate for victims nationwide.