Experience

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Represented numerous clients in the financial services and other industries with respect to post-acquisition financial disputes.

Advised various Bermuda-based entities on US law related to credit default swaps and reinsurance matters.

Represented a large UK estate with respect to foreign judgment recognition in the US and cross-border seizure of alternative assets.

Defended several global banks in claims related to asset-backed securities and business trusts.

Obtained a precedent-setting decision from the US First Circuit Court of Appeals for an American multinational company in an "undertaking" matter against a former director who was found civilly liable for insider trading in a case brought by the SEC.

Obtained a precedent-setting decision from the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court on behalf of corporate taxpayers, among others, in a first-of-its-kind claim alleging violation of substantive due process rights against the Massachusetts Department of Revenue

Managed financial litigation assets for a US-based private equity fund in jurisdictions across the globe including the US, UK, Isle of Man, Asia, Australia, and the EU.

Oversaw the origination team for a US-based private equity fund sourcing global investments and deal flow.

Defended a global investment bank in numerous multi-billion-dollar claims brought by institutional investors related to residential mortgage backed securities.

Defended the US manager of a UK-based hedge fund in numerous claims brought by investors and third-parties related to management of alternative assets.

Represented the liquidator of a Cayman Islands based hedge fund of funds in actions in the US to recover misappropriated assets.

Represented the liquidator of a British Virgin Islands based feeder fund in one of the first sales of SIPC claims related to Bernard L. Madoff Securities LLC.

Defended numerous offshore hedge funds in claw back claims brought by the SIPC Trustee of Bernard L. Madoff Securities LLC.

Defended the Channel Islands-based administrator of a British Virgin Islands-based company in litigation in the US related to the sale of UK assets.

Represented a Malaysian venture capital fund in a dispute with a US private equity manager involving a US regulator.

Acted as outside counsel to one the largest owners of multi-family housing in the US in tax credit disputes with investors and limited partners.

Defended the US-subsidiary of a Canadian-based insurer with respect to claims brought by institutional investors.

Acted as US counsel to a BVI-based company in global litigation related to allegations of financial fraud and misappropriation.