- Serves as Receiver for the matter In re Kinetics arising out of a $45m investment fund based in Florida where the SEC charges fraud and misappropriation of investor assets against an investment manager who allegedly siphoned assets for individual use and real estate in Florida and Puerto Rico.
- Serves as lead partner to Fortune 100 Public Sports and Entertainment Company on among other things, matters involving compliance, contracts, labor and employment, litigation, intellectual property, sponsorship, securities, and vendor agreements.
- Represents a public University in an eight-figure breach of contract case arising out of cross termination of multiple contracts caused by the impairment and insolvency of the Joint Venture at issue.
- Leading role in the worldwide investigation and asset recovery efforts being conducted by the SIPA Trustee for the benefit of BLMIS customers with allowed claims. Led multibillion-dollar lawsuits involving feeder funds and leverage providers. Also, led multiple complex litigations involving the use of derivatives and other exotic leverage products during Madoff's decades-long Ponzi scheme. Was a Core Captain, head of the Settlement and Expert Committees, played a key role in the strategic planning for all litigation, coordinating discovery, expert witnesses and settlement negotiations, including successfully negotiating in excess of $3b in settlements procured by the SIPA Trustee.
- Led a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)-regulated broker-dealer client and its parent (and executives) to a successful, pre-complaint settlement after receipt of Wells Notices of charges by FINRA and the SEC arising out of a multimillion-dollar “minimum-maximum” offering and the breaking of escrow related to it. The matter was successfully resolved with no charges against the individuals.
- Successfully defended a securities class action arising out of a $4.5 billion acquisition and the merger consideration paid thereunder, including substantial motion practice before the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, and winning a motion to dismiss and litigation of class certification issues before the Second Circuit. This post-merger securities fraud class action related to the calculation of merger consideration in connection with the post-closing conditions precedent and ultimately was settled for a fraction of the demand in the complaint.
- Successfully represented a multi-billion dollar, global financial services firm in nine-figure breach of contract and tort litigation against an insurance company alleged to have improperly terminated “trail commissions” to broker-dealers in connection with certain guaranteed minimum income benefit products issued to clients, securing an eight-figure settlement for the client.
- Represents multiple transactional clients involved in post-closing disputes relating to seven-figures, mergers and acquisitions.
- Represented multiple defendants in bankruptcy, state, federal and regulatory litigation and investigations in connection with the Woodbridge Ponzi scheme.
- Successfully represented a former director in eight figure bankruptcy litigation advanced by the Small Business Administration alleging breach of duties and malfeasance against a dozen officers and directors in connection rising out of the collapse of two affiliated small businesses, by achieving a settlement for a small fraction of the client’s litigation exposure as alleged by the SBA.
- Successfully represented a multi-billion dollar investment manager in FINRA arbitration alleging claims of fraud and unsuitability by the investor.
- Served as outside counsel to litigation funding company providing ongoing strategic advice and counsel and litigation analysis and risk management due diligence in connection with investment opportunities being considered by the funder.
- Successfully represents a NY-based subcontractor in seven-figure commercial litigation arising out of breach of contract and unjust enrichment claims for extra work and unpaid change orders.
- Represented a global financial services firm in connection with sensitive discovery arising out of and in connection with the ongoing Caesars Operating Co. multibillion-dollar bankruptcy proceedings.
- Represented a market-maker in connection with a regulatory investigation and civil class actions seeking upward of $800 million in damages relating to allegations against the company involving false marks for illiquid securities.
- Represented an investment manager in connection with a Securities and Exchange Commission inquiry into alleged improprieties in supervisory and other trading practices. The client was successfully absolved of any wrongdoing.
- Represented $1 billion environmental and water rights investment funds in a series of domestic and international commercial litigation, arbitrations and mediations. Provided advice and representation on contract, tortious interference, employment litigation, private equity, bankruptcy and other transactional matters, as necessary. Successfully had dismissed a tortious interference with business relationship claim against a company and its principal.
- Represented a major owner and commercial real estate developer in construction cross-litigation for errors and omissions against subcontractors and a construction manager. The case was settled for the client for a fraction of the initial demand following aggressive litigation in discovery and mediation efforts demonstrating that the client was not liable for the alleged damages.
- Represented a major media publication in eight-figure construction litigation brought against a design builder, as well as commercial litigation against equipment and system vendors and a landlord. Obtained settlement recoveries of more than eight figures for the client through demonstrated understanding of issues and diligence.
- Represented a major accounting firm in a 10b-5 professional malpractice case related to subprime lender audit practices. The case was settled favorably for the client after years of litigation due in part to the executed litigation strategy and key admissions that were elicited during the deposition process.
- Represented a company and its executives in securities 10b-5 class actions and regulatory investigations arising out of allegations of false financial statements, backdating revenues and other revenue recognition allegations. Successfully resolved the case after years of litigation for a fraction of the initial demand.
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