The following highlights are representative of our practice in this area:
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Republic of Panama
Multiple Chapter 11 cases
Represented client as creditor in the Chapter 11 cases of Electric Machinery Enterprises, Inc., Nations Energy Corporation and Jaime Jurado, and in related litigation. more »
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Large financial institution defendants
Litigation related to the Bernard L. Madoff and Fairfield Sentry insolvency proceedings
Represented clients in connection with avoidance action litigation arising from the Bernard L. Madoff and Fairfield Sentry insolvency proceedings. more »
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Financial institution defendants in Tribune Company bankruptcy litigation
Litigation related to Tribune Company's "going private" transaction
Defended various financial institutions in connection with state law avoidance action claims resulting from the Tribune Company’s “going private” transaction more »
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Lender in bankruptcy litigation
Preference/fraudulent conveyance litigation
Defended a lender in preference and fraudulent transfer action brought by the liquidating trustee of a health care receivables financing company. more »
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Large national bank
Bankruptcy related litigation
Obtained dismissal of claims of actual and constructive fraudulent transfer, recharacterization of debt as equity, unjust enrichment, equitable subordination, illegal dividend, and deepening insolvency. more »
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Motorola
Adelphia Communications Corp., et al. v. Motorola, Inc., et al.
Defended client in action brought by liquidating trust asserting aiding and abetting breach of duty, constructive and actual fraudulent transfer and preference claims. more »
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Private equity firm and associated directors
Bankruptcy related litigation
Represented a private equity firm and certain of its principals in litigation filed by a bankruptcy trustee alleging breach of fiduciary duties and other business torts. more »
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Swap counterparties
Lehman Brothers Chapter 11 cases
Represented swap counterparties in the Lehman Brothers Chapter 11 cases. more »
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American Capital, Ltd.
Bankruptcy litigation
Represented American Capital in significant bankruptcy-related litigation matters. more »
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Health Care REIT, Inc.
LandAmerica Bankruptcy 1031 Exchange Litigation
Obtained the expedited return of US$137 million of Health Care REIT's funds trapped by the LandAmerica bankruptcy proceeding. more »
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Family of Investment Funds
In re BH S&B Holdings LLC, et al.
Successfully defended a family of investment funds and their principals in claims for breach of fiduciary duty, equitable subordination, and recharacterization. more »
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Teleglobe Communications Corporation
Teleglobe v. VarTec
Represented client in litigation and follow-on arbitration regarding US$500 million claim. more »
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Ardent Creditors' Committee
Litigation against equity sponsor and directors
Brought litigation on behalf of bankruptcy estate and unsecured creditors against the debtor's equity sponsor and certain directors. Obtained a multi-million dollar settlement that was used to fund a Chapter 11 plan and provide a recovery to unsecured creditors. more »
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Directors and officers of hospital corporation
Alberts v. Tuft et al.
Represented several officers and directors of Doctors Community Healthcare Corporation in litigation filed by liquidating trustee alleging breach of fiduciary duties. more »
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Officers and directors of PHP Healthcare, Inc.
PHP Liquidating, LLC v. Mazur et al.
Represented clients in litigation filed by liquidating trustee alleging breach of fiduciary duties, as well as parallel litigation filed by shareholders and the State of New Jersey. more »
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York Capital Management
Steve & Barry's bankruptcy
Represented client in WARN Act litigation. more »
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Programming providers
Adelphia Communications Chapter 11 case
Represented various programming providers in contract negotiations and claims litigation. more »
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