CEOs, Founders & Public Figures
Regularly counsels CEOs and founders on corporate governance, partnership disputes, fiduciary obligations, and strategic business decisions — serving as a trusted outside advisor across a wide range of matters.
Represented a former public company CEO against criminal and civil securities fraud charges.
Obtained a preliminary injunction on behalf of a former CEO requiring a D&O insurer to advance legal fees in connection with civil and criminal proceedings.
Representing the founders of a New York investment bank in arbitrations and litigation brought by their former firm, involving complex fee disputes and partnership separation issues.
Represented CNN and one of its reporters in litigation arising from alleged conduct in Baghdad.
Represented Turner "Tfue" Tenney, one of the world's most prominent esports figures, as New York counsel in FaZe Clan, Inc. v. Tenney (S.D.N.Y.) — a precedent-setting creator/talent management contract dispute.
Investment Banks & Financial Institutions
Represented a leading Brazilian investment bank in multiple matters, including a $50 million standby letter of credit dispute, defaulted commercial loan litigation, and litigation arising from the General Motors bankruptcy.
Represented a leading Chilean investment bank in clawback litigation brought by the liquidators of Fairfield Sentry Ltd., a major Madoff feeder fund.
Represented an investment bank and employees in various matters related to the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy.
Represented a leading investment bank in an internal investigation and regulatory inquiries regarding insider trading.
Representing a financial services firm, as co-counsel with a major international firm, in litigation against a former affiliate involving disputed fee arrangements and contractual obligations.
Private Equity, Investors & Enterprises
Regularly advises private equity sponsors, fund managers, and individual investors on partnership disputes, LP rights, co-investment controversies, and fund governance matters.
Represented a London-based private equity firm and a portfolio company in breach of contract litigation involving the sale of shares.
Representing a venture capital investor in federal litigation, a Second Circuit appeal, and related JAMS arbitration involving disputed fund obligations and LP reporting rights.
Represented a European asset manager in connection with matters arising from an investment in a fraudulent scheme.
Represented an investment fund in arbitration against one of its portfolio companies for breach of contract, and in subsequent fraud litigation against the portfolio company's principals.
Represented a major international shipping company in insurance coverage litigation arising from its guilty plea to federal criminal charges.
Represented a leading provider of small business financing in breach of contract litigation with a major broker.
Real Estate & Construction
Lead counsel in a multimillion-dollar AAA arbitration arising from a major New York construction project, involving contested claims for loan advances, guaranty obligations, and alleged contractual breaches by both parties.
Represented a real estate developer in litigation with a business partner over breach of contract and fiduciary duty claims.
Counsel in JAMS arbitration involving construction disputes and contractor claims.
Advises developers, sponsors, and joint venture partners on real estate partnership disputes, operating agreement interpretation, and project-level controversies.
Investigations & White Collar Defense
Represented a Big Four accounting firm and individual employees in connection with matters arising from audit client improprieties, including SEC and USAO (S.D.N.Y.) investigations and related securities class action litigation.
Represented a major shipyard company in connection with governmental investigations.
Represented a former federal cooperating witness in litigation arising from the theft of sealed documents — a matter involving First Amendment issues and civil and criminal contempt, litigated across the E.D.N.Y., S.D.N.Y., Second Circuit, and U.S. Supreme Court.
Pro Bono & Court Appointments
Appointed by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit to argue significant cases, including serving as amicus curiae counsel on the retroactive application of the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 and as counsel in a case regarding the constitutionality of New York's homestead exemption.
Successfully represented asylum seekers in contested hearings and criminal defendants in post-conviction proceedings.
