Experience & Representative Matters

    • Representing UK and Bermuda reinsurers in arbitration involving collateralized reinsurance 

    • Representing cedent in dispute with reinsurer involving claim expenses

    • Represented insurer in dispute over business interruption coverage as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic

    • Advised bondholders in dispute with monoline insurer

    • Represented UK reinsurers in disputes over business interruption coverage as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic

    • Represented major US energy company in Bermuda insurance arbitration arising out of oil spill

    • Advised Japanese reinsurer on issues relating to collateralized loan obligations

    • Advised manufacturer and its insurer on subrogation rights against supplier

    • Advised Japanese insurer on issues arising out of errors and omissions policy

    • Advised telecommunications company with respect to potential subrogation claim by insurer

    • Advised UK reinsurer in connection with insolvency and bankruptcy issues in the United States

    • Represented reinsurance broker in dispute over transition between brokers

    • Represented Costa Rican insurer in jury trial in state court against reinsurance brokers for breach of contract and tort    

    • Represented insurer in case where arbitrators awarded fees and costs for opponent’s bad-faith conduct, ReliaStar Life Ins. Co. of N.Y. v. EMC Nat. Life Co., 564 F.3d 81 (2d Cir. 2009)

    • Represented cedent in bench trial regarding alleged late notice under facultative certificate

    • Represented UK reinsurers in arbitration defending against claim for $50m arising out of asbestos and other losses and prosecuting counterclaims 

    • Representing individuals in Celsius cryptocurrency bankruptcy in Southern District of New York 

    • Representing reorganized debtor in adversary proceeding in Delaware bankruptcy court asserting breach of contract, avoidance, and related claims

    • Representing lender in adversary proceeding in Delaware bankruptcy court seeking recharacterization and subordination of debt

    • Represented trustee for bondholders in Title VI proceedings under the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA), In re Puerto Rico Fin. Corp., 109 F.4th 37 (1st Cir. 2024)   

    • Represented Korean shipbuilder in claim brought by debtor relating to equipment ownership  

    • Advised on directors and officers insurance issues and litigation matters in the following bankruptcy proceedings (among others): Orexigen Therapeutics (DE), KaloBios (DE), Achaogen (DE), Lehman (NY), Wave Consulting (CA), OncoSec (DE), CarbonLite (DE), GigaMonster (DE), Prime Capital (NY), BYJU's Alpha (DE), Solar Biotech (DE), Speedcast (TX)

    • Represented official committee of unsecured creditors and liquidating trustee in litigation arising out of the $9bn bankruptcy of Abengoa in Missouri and Kansas  

    • Advised receiver in New York state court receivership proceedings and represented receiver in litigation and arbitration relating to recovery of assets    

    • Represented information management company in cross-border litigation and jury trial in breach of contract case involving artificial intelligence

    • Represented international telecommunications company in New York federal court enforcement of billion-dollar International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) award

    • Represented shareholder in Delaware federal court in dispute arising out of share purchase agreement

    • Represented international chemical company in United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) arbitration arising out of sale of German plant

    • Represented French automotive battery manufacturer in International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR) arbitration with U.S. company and related proceedings arising from joint venture

    • Advised foreign investment firm on potential litigation relating to real estate holdings in New York

    • Represented international telecommunications company in UNCITRAL arbitration and related court proceedings involving breach of shareholders agreement

    • Represented international retailer in landmark class action alleging that citric acid and ascorbic acid in beverages are preservatives, Kelly v. Beliv LLC, 2024 WL 1076217 (S.D.N.Y. March 12, 2024) (granting summary judgment to defendant)

    • Represented international retailer in class action alleging presence of lead in spice product

    • Represented nationwide retailer in class action alleging that drinks purportedly containing PFAS were mislabeled as "natural,” Walker v. Keurig Dr Pepper Inc., 2024 WL 3432031 (S.D.N.Y. July 16, 2024) (motion to dismiss granted)

    • Advised nationwide retailers and suppliers in multiple cases, including class actions, alleging presence of heavy metals in baby food products

    • Advised nationwide retailer in case involving alleged mislabeling of packaged goods in grocery stores

    • Represented nationwide food supplier in state court action regarding food-safety issues

    • Represented supplier in class action alleging that food product was mislabeled as "gluten free," Adewol v. Frickenschmidt Foods, LLC, 2023 WL 2645557 (E.D. Mo. March 27, 2023) (motion to dismiss granted)

    • Represented nationwide supplier in class action alleging that vanilla-flavored chai latte was misleadingly advertised, Brown v. Kerry, Inc., 2022 WL 669880 (S.D.N.Y. March 7, 2022) (motion to dismiss granted)

    • Represented nationwide retailer in class action alleging that almond milk was mislabeled as “vanilla,” Guzman v. ALDI, 20-cv-2550-RJD-VMS (E.D.N.Y.) (case discontinued after motion to dismiss filed)

    • Represented nationwide retailer in class action alleging mislabeling of donut holes, Moncure v. 7-Eleven, Inc., 20-cv-10935-ALC (S.D.N.Y.) (case discontinued after motion to dismiss filed)

    • Represented nationwide retailer in class action alleging mislabeling of spices and related products, Holve v. McCormick, 16-cv-06702-FPG-MJP (W.D.N.Y.) (case settled)