Represented various private equity firms and portfolio companies in litigation related to fraud and breach-of-contract claims arising from mergers and acquisitions, and in connection with representation & warranty insurance claims, achieving substantial recoveries from counterparties and insurers.
Represented distribution company in connection with federal and state antitrust and tort claims related to alleged illegal boycott. Obtained dismissal on all claims.
Represented chemical company in litigation brought by two foreign subsidiaries against the operator and co-owner of a manufacturing facility in Alberta, Canada. Won eight-month trial resulting in a ten-figure damages award for the company.
Represented manufacturing company in putative nationwide class action alleging illegal supply restraints and price-fixing by major producers in the containerboard and corrugated packaging industries. Client settled on favorable terms prior to close of discovery.
Represented oil and gas exploration and production company in bankruptcy litigation before the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York in which unsecured creditors moved to assert fiduciary-breach, aiding and abetting, fraudulent transfer, and equitable subordination claims totaling over $2 billion. After a 15-day trial, the court denied the creditors’ motions to pursue the claims in their entirety.
Represented international manufacturer of electronic display components in connection with TFT-LCD and CRT price-fixing cases.
Represented fashion and specialty retailer and certain of its affiliates in Chapter 11 restructuring of over $800 million in funded debt in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. Client operated approximately 1,200 stores across the 48 continental states upon filing for Chapter 11, and emerged from bankruptcy with a $125 million asset-based revolving credit facility and a $50 million term loan exit facility.
Represented financial services company in arbitration proceedings against former officers alleging breaches of employment agreements. Client settled on favorable terms on the eve of arbitration.
Represented leading retailer of toys and baby products in complex reorganization of the company’s finances and business operations.
Represented distribution company in connection with state antitrust and unfair practices claims related to alleged pricing conspiracy. Obtained dismissal with prejudice.
Represented owner of horse racing operation in litigation arising from alleged state and federal employment law violations. Client settled on favorable terms in advance of trial.
