A selection of matters handled by the firm’s attorneys, grouped by practice. Several involve confidential terms, so some clients and outcomes are described in general terms.
Complex Commercial Litigation
About this practice →Represented Investment Manager in $500 Million Multi-Forum Dispute
Represented John Paulson in multiple federal litigations and New York arbitration against former manager of Paulson & Co.’s investments in Puerto Rico, involving various claims with aggregate value of over $500 million. This dispute was repeatedly covered in The Wall Street Journal and other outlets.Pierced a Private Equity Firm’s Corporate Veil on Summary Judgment
Argued and obtained summary judgment piercing the corporate veil of the private equity firm Banyan Capital, holding it directly liable for its portfolio entity’s breach of an asset purchase agreement.Defeated Motion to Dismiss Veil-Piercing Claims
Argued, and defeated, a motion to dismiss claims to pierce the corporate veil of numerous WeWork entities, including WeWork, Inc., to hold them directly liable for their subsidiary’s breach of a commercial lease. This victory was featured in The Real Deal and The New York Post.Pursued Fiduciary Duty Claims in Business Divorce
Represented a member of a real estate investment limited liability company in an action against the other members of the company for breaches of fiduciary duty, rescission of the operating agreement, an accounting, and related causes of action arising from the members’ alleged (i) misuse of the company’s funds to satisfy personal obligations; and (ii) failure to repay the members’ financial investments.Defended Pharmaceutical Company in Contract Dispute
Successfully represented a large pharmaceutical company in a commercial dispute arising from a co-development agreement.Obtained Unpaid Incentive Compensation for Executive
Represented the former president of a major advertising agency in Commercial Division claims for unpaid incentive compensation, resolving the matter favorably within five months of filing.Pursuing Fraud Claims Against Investment Manager
Representing an investment fund in Commercial Division fraud claims against a fund manager that allegedly moved more than $7 million of its investment out of a conservative strategy and into speculative crypto trading. OngoingDefeated Preliminary Injunction Against Singapore Fintech Company
Representing a Singapore-based fintech group and its international affiliates in a Commercial Division dispute with noteholders over promissory notes; defeated an order to show cause seeking a preliminary injunction restraining the clients’ assets. Ongoing
Copyright & Entertainment
Obtained Monetary and Declaratory Judgment in Copyright Action
Obtained a substantial monetary judgment in the Southern District of New York against a recording artist, together with a declaratory judgment establishing our client, a music production company, as co-author and copyright owner of the works at issue.
IP & Consumer Protection
Pursued Trademark Infringement and Cybersquatting Claims
Successfully represented a major medical device company in a trademark infringement and anti-cybersquatting suit.Defended False Advertising Action Over a Novel Immunoassay
Successfully represented a major medical device company in a false advertising action arising from the labeling and marketing of a novel immunoassay.Defended Warranty Company in Consumer Fraud Action
Represented a home warranty company in an action brought by a state attorney general alleging that the company had violated consumer fraud laws in its advertising.
Creditors’ Rights
About this practice →Defended Against Adversary Proceedings by Chapter 7 Trustee
Represented several affiliates of a defunct discount clothing retailer in a series of adversary proceedings commenced by a Chapter 7 trustee alleging claims pursuant to New York’s Debtor and Creditor Law; reached a favorable settlement after extensive summary judgment briefing.
Government Investigations
About this practice →Defended Medical Device Company in Investigation by U.S. Attorney’s Office
Successfully represented a major medical device company in connection with an investigation by the U.S. Attorney’s Office arising from the sale of diagnostic assays.Defended Bond Trader in Federal Criminal Investigation
Successfully represented a high-yield bond trader in connection with a federal criminal investigation.Defended Against Parallel SEC, FINRA and State Attorney General Investigations
Successfully represented a fund manager and broker-dealer in connection with simultaneous investigations by the SEC, FINRA, and the New York Attorney General.
Fraud Recovery
Recovered Funds Lost to a Wire-Transfer Scam
Recovered a majority of the funds clients lost in a wire-transfer scam that followed the compromise of their attorney’s email account, through mediated settlements with the attorney and the clients’ bank.Pursuing Recovery After a Law Firm Email Compromise
Representing a client in the Commercial Division seeking to recover funds lost after her attorneys’ email account was compromised; obtained an order compelling discovery and awarding attorneys’ fees. Ongoing