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The American LawyerAugust 4, 2022
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Client AlertJuly 15, 2022
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Boston Business JournalJuly 14, 2022
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Banker & TradesmanJuly 13, 2022
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New York Law JournalJune 24, 2022
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New York Law JournalJune 20, 2022
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Benjamin J. Armour, Victor N. Baltera, Susan M. Barnard, Howard E. Berkenblit, Ashley H. Brooks, John L. Chilton, Nicole M. Crum, Christopher C. Curtis, Patrick P. Dinardo, Judith G.H. Edington, Angela Gomes, Lewis J. Greenwald, Brian E. Hammell, William C. Hanson, John Hunt, Richard L. Jones, Jeffrey M. Karp, Scott L. Kaufman, Karen J. Kepler, David M. Leahy, Natalie S. Lederman, David C. Mahaffey, David J. Nagle, Nicholas M. O'Donnell, Ameek Ashok Ponda, Domenick Pugliese, Avinash R. Rao, Harry H. Rimm, Nicole Rives, Daniel P. Ryan, Jennifer R. Schultz, Lewis N. Segall, Gerry Silver, Eric D. Simanek, Jordan Smith, Laura Steinberg, John M. Steiner, Douglas S. Stransky, Joel S. Telpner, Matthew J. Van Wormer, Natasha N. Varyani, Adam N. WeisenbergPress ReleaseJune 8, 2022
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Law.comJune 1, 2022
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Jewish Telegraphic AgencyMay 16, 2022
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Client AlertFebruary 10, 2022
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Client AlertFebruary 1, 2022
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Press ReleaseJanuary 24, 2022
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ForwardJanuary 17, 2022
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Victor N. Baltera, Howard E. Berkenblit, Ashley H. Brooks, Maura C. Carney, William J. Curry, Patrick P. Dinardo, David A. Guadagnoli, Susanne Hafer, Kimberly B. Herman, Richard L. Jones, Louis A. Monti, David J. Nagle, Ameek Ashok Ponda, Ryan M. Rosenblatt, Jennifer R. Schultz, Lewis N. Segall, Amy E. Sheridan, Laura Steinberg, John M. Steiner, Douglas S. Stransky, Paul E. Summit, Rosemary Wilson, Amy A. ZuccarelloPress ReleaseNovember 24, 2021
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Press ReleaseNovember 4, 2021
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Steven M. Cunningham Jr., Patrick P. Dinardo, Richard L. Jones, Ameek Ashok Ponda, Avinash R. Rao, Eric J. Rietveld, Jennifer R. Schultz, Douglas S. Stransky, Erika L. Todd, Ryan C. Tompkins, Shu WeiNew England Super Lawyers MagazineOctober 12, 2021
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J. Truman Bidwell Jr., Natalie S. Lederman, George P. Lindsay, Michael S. Palmisciano, Joel S. TelpnerNew York Super Lawyers MagazineSeptember 30, 2021
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Client AlertSeptember 21, 2021
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AP NewsSeptember 10, 2021
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Press ReleaseAugust 19, 2021
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The Art NewspaperAugust 16, 2021
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Boston College Law School MagazineJuly 15, 2021
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Law.comJune 28, 2021
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Benjamin J. Armour, Victor N. Baltera, Howard E. Berkenblit, Ashley H. Brooks, John L. Chilton, Nicole M. Crum, Patrick P. Dinardo, Oded Har-Even, John Hunt, Richard L. Jones, Jeffrey M. Karp, Scott L. Kaufman, Karen J. Kepler, David M. Leahy, David C. Mahaffey, Louis A. Monti, Nicholas M. O'Donnell, Ameek Ashok Ponda, Domenick Pugliese, Nicole Rives, Daniel P. Ryan, Jennifer R. Schultz, Lewis N. Segall, Gerry Silver, Laura Steinberg, Douglas S. Stransky, Paul E. Summit, Joel S. Telpner, Matthew J. Van WormerPress ReleaseJune 9, 2021
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O’Flaherty Adds Bench Strength in Real Estate, Corporate, Finance, Litigation and Tax and Brings Vast Knowledge, Unparalleled Network of Contacts in MassachusettsPress ReleaseApril 5, 2021
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Law360March 25, 2021
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PoliticoFebruary 19, 2021
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Law360February 17, 2021
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CNBCFebruary 17, 2021
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The Press of Atlantic CityJanuary 29, 2021
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Multiple News SourcesDecember 8, 2020
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Client AlertDecember 3, 2020
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Los Angeles TimesDecember 3, 2020
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The Art NewspaperOctober 26, 2020
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Client AlertOctober 19, 2020
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Press ReleaseOctober 16, 2020
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New England Super Lawyers MagazineOctober 13, 2020
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J. Truman Bidwell Jr., Natalie S. Lederman, George P. Lindsay, Michael S. Palmisciano, Joel S. TelpnerNew York Metro Super Lawyers MagazineSeptember 29, 2020
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Client AlertSeptember 25, 2020
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Client AlertSeptember 21, 2020
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Law360September 10, 2020
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Client AlertAugust 21, 2020
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The Best Lawyers in America® 2021August 20, 2020
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The Best Lawyers in America®August 20, 2020
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Boston Business Journal, Boston Globe, Boston Herald, Charlestown Patriot-Bridge, Dorchester Reporter, East Boston Times, CommonWealth MagazineAugust 5, 2020
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The New York TimesJuly 10, 2020
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U.S. Supreme Court Will Hear Germany’s Appeal Over the Guelph Treasure Bought by Nazi Agents in 1935Press ReleaseJuly 2, 2020
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Client AlertJune 24, 2020
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Roy C. Andersen, Benjamin J. Armour, Victor N. Baltera, Ashley H. Brooks, John L. Chilton, Nicole M. Crum, David E. Danovitch, Angela Gomes, David A. Guadagnoli, Brian E. Hammell, John Hunt, Thomas G. Huszar, Richard L. Jones, Jeffrey M. Karp, Scott L. Kaufman, Caroline A. Kupiec, David M. Leahy, David C. Mahaffey, Louis A. Monti, David J. Nagle, Nicholas M. O'Donnell, Ameek Ashok Ponda, John H. Riley, Lewis N. Segall, Amy E. Sheridan, Gerry Silver, Laura Steinberg, Douglas S. Stransky, Paul E. Summit, Joel S. Telpner, Matthew J. Van WormerPress ReleaseJune 10, 2020
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US Government Recommends that the Supreme Court Hear German Museums’ Appeal on Guelph Treasure ClaimThe Art NewspaperJune 2, 2020
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Law360May 27, 2020
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The Boston Globe, msn.comApril 29, 2020
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Art Law ReportMarch 24, 2020
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GlobeSt.comFebruary 18, 2020
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Boston HeraldJanuary 24, 2020
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The Art NewspaperJanuary 21, 2020
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Sullivan Press ReleaseJanuary 10, 2020
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Law.comJanuary 6, 2020
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Law.comDecember 4, 2019
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Law360November 21, 2019
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Law360November 14, 2019
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Law.comNovember 4, 2019
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Sullivan Press ReleaseNovember 1, 2019
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Law360October 18, 2019
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Patrick P. Dinardo, Richard L. Jones, Jeffrey B. Morlend, Michael S. Palmisciano, Ameek Ashok Ponda, Avinash R. Rao, Laura Steinberg, Douglas S. Stransky, Ryan C. Tompkins, Shu WeiNew England Super Lawyers MagazineOctober 17, 2019
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The American LawyerOctober 9, 2019
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Law360October 1, 2019
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J. Truman Bidwell Jr., Natalie S. Lederman, George P. Lindsay, Constantine P. Ralli, Joel S. TelpnerNew York Metro Super Lawyers MagazineSeptember 12, 2019
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ArtNet NewsSeptember 6, 2019
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The American LawyerSeptember 4, 2019
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The Best Lawyers in America 2020®August 15, 2019
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Miami HeraldJuly 18, 2019
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The Art Newspaper & ArtNet NewsJune 24, 2019
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FivehundredJune 21, 2019
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Art Law ReportJune 18, 2019
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Benjamin J. Armour, Victor N. Baltera, Howard E. Berkenblit, Ashley H. Brooks, John L. Chilton, Nicole M. Crum, William J. Curry, Christopher C. Curtis, Judith G.H. Edington, John W. Gahan III, Lindsey A. Getz, David A. Guadagnoli, Brian E. Hammell, John Hunt, Richard L. Jones, Jeffrey M. Karp, Scott L. Kaufman, Karen J. Kepler, Caroline A. Kupiec, David M. Leahy, David C. Mahaffey, Louis A. Monti, David J. Nagle, Ameek Ashok Ponda, Avinash R. Rao, Nicole Rives, Daniel P. Ryan, Lewis N. Segall, Amy E. Sheridan, Gerry Silver, Laura Steinberg, John M. Steiner, Douglas S. Stransky, Joel S. Telpner, Matthew J. Van Wormer, Adam N. Weisenberg, Carol G. WolffSullivan Press ReleaseMay 30, 2019
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KCRWMay 28, 2019
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Hypoallergic, ArtNews, ArtNet News, Artsy, The Art NewspaperMarch 1, 2019
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IPWatchdogFebruary 25, 2019
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World Intellectual Property ReviewFebruary 21, 2019
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BloombergDecember 4, 2018
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The Daily BeastNovember 29, 2018
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San Diego Jewish WorldNovember 11, 2018
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ApolloOctober 29, 2018
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Joel R. Carpenter, Patrick P. Dinardo, Richard L. Jones, Jeffrey B. Morlend, David J. Nagle, Michael S. Palmisciano, Ameek Ashok Ponda, Avinash R. Rao, Laura Steinberg, Douglas S. Stransky, Paul E. Summit, Shu WeiNew England Super Lawyers MagazineOctober 18, 2018
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New York Metro Super Lawyers MagazineSeptember 13, 2018
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The Best Lawyers in America 2019®August 15, 2018
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Law360August 7, 2018
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Kan RadioJuly 16, 2018
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The Art NewspaperJuly 10, 2018
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Law360July 6, 2018
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ArtNewsJune 27, 2018
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Lawyer MonthlyJune 19, 2018
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New York TimesJune 3, 2018
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Smithsonian MagazineJune 1, 2018
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Corporate CounselMay 18, 2018
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The Boston Globe, Artnet.com, Berkshire Eagle, WAMC/Northeast Public Radio, ARTnewsMarch 21, 2018
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ApolloMarch 15, 2018
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The Berkshire EagleMarch 9, 2018
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The Berkshire EagleFebruary 27, 2018
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Palo Alto Daily PostFebruary 8, 2018
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The Berkshire EagleJanuary 29, 2018
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The Berkshire EagleJanuary 17, 2018
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Press ReleaseNovember 1, 2017
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Forty Masterpieces of American and European Art Scheduled for Auction Would Eviscerate Collection and Relegate the Museum to IrrelevancePress ReleaseOctober 26, 2017
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Artnet.comOctober 26, 2017
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The Berkshire EagleOctober 14, 2017
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Building MagazineOctober 11, 2017
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New York Metro Super Lawyers MagazineSeptember 20, 2017
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The Best Lawyers in America 2018®August 15, 2017
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ArtnetJuly 6, 2017
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Federal Civil Litigation in the First Circuit, MCLEJuly 1, 2017
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Author Nicholas O’Donnell’s "A Tragic Fate — Law and Ethics in the Battle Over Nazi-Looted Art" explores the historical, ethical and legal consequences of stolen artPress ReleaseJune 19, 2017
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The Sullivan PodcastApril 14, 2017
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Press ReleaseMarch 31, 2017
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Law360February 15, 2017
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February 10, 2022
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October 11, 2021
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June 3, 2021
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February 24, 2021
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September 22 - 27, 2019
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October 7, 2018
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May 10, 2018
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November 28, 2017
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November 2, 2017 (6:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m.)
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Trade Finance Breakfast Seminar (September 28, 2017)
The moment a client calls us for help with a business dispute or litigation, we focus on our client’s ultimate goal. At Sullivan, we shape our advice and strategies to our client's business realities, careful not to lose the business war while winning the litigation battle. We recognize that litigation is more than a legal issue for our clients — there are often major, complex business concerns as well.
Exploring creative legal options from the point of view of practical, commercial realities sets us apart. This strategic, holistic approach leverages our capabilities to help prevent budding disputes from turning into major crises.
When a negotiated resolution cannot be achieved, our early intervention and inventiveness strengthens our ability to vigorously litigate the dispute to a successful conclusion.
Regardless of the client or claim, we litigate each case aggressively yet efficiently and credibly, with lean staffing and hands-on partner focus and involvement.
Clients and Industries
Many of our litigations come from long-term clients, often in financial services and tech. Our firm structure enables and empowers us to represent companies of all sizes, headquartered within the U.S. and abroad, as well as individuals facing difficult claims and disputes.
We regularly litigate across a variety of other industries, including art and museum, consumer goods, insurance, life sciences, media and entertainment, real estate, securities and sports.
We regularly represent clients involved in diverse subject matters, including:
- Blockchain and crypto-currency litigation
- Complex breach of fiduciary duty matters
- Copyright/trademark/patent infringement
- Employment disputes, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation and compensation
- Insurance/reinsurance
- Preference actions in bankruptcy court
- Securities fraud
- Software implementation/licensing disputes
- White collar defense and investigations
Accolades
- Ranked in the U.S. News Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" 2022
- According to the 2021 edition of The Legal 500 United States, Sullivan "has particular expertise in securities, insurance and tax litigation, but is also active in employment, trade finance and breach of fiduciary duty claims." Laura Steinberg "stands out for her extensive experience in shareholder disputes and matters involving complex fiduciary duties." Practice head Gerry Silver has experience in financial services, IP, employment and insurance coverage disputes. Patrick Dinardo is noted for his expertise in bankruptcy and debt restructuring disputes. Nicholas O'Donnell was noted as a key lawyer in the group.
Representative Client Work
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Successfully obtained a unanimous defense jury verdict for Sogeti (a Capgemini subsidiary) in a jury trial in Tampa, Florida, where plaintiff, a former employee, asserted race discrimination and retaliation claims seeking seven figures in damages.
- Representing the Export-Import Bank of the Republic of China in various sovereign debt collections, including successfully settling a 17-year-old judgment for the bank against the Republic of Niger. Through various federal and state post-judgment procedures, Sullivan obtained a temporary restraining order in federal court, restraining payment from a U.S. company to a Nigerian state-owned company. This led to negotiations in Paris and an eventual settlement.
- Successfully defending major Austrian bank in connection with bankruptcy and civil proceedings arising out of Madoff Ponzi scheme fraud, including obtaining dismissal of over $50 billion in RICO and common law claims against our client.
- Lead counsel to plaintiffs seeking restitution of the Guelph Treasure, sold under duress by Jewish art dealers in 1935 to the Prussian government, the first case in which a U.S. court has found jurisdiction over a German state museum for claims to allegedly Nazi-looted art. Upheld on appeal in Philipp v. F.R.G., 894 F.3d 406 (D.C. Cir. 2018).
- Obtained a judgment of more than $40 million for a European bank against a Middle Eastern bank for the failure to reimburse on a so-called synthetic letter of credit. The defendant attempted to avoid reimbursement claiming it was not subject to jurisdiction and was defrauded in connection with the underlying transaction.
- Successfully representing independent trustees and mutual funds in various disputes with their advisors and/or third-party service providers. These matters are generally highly confidential, complex disputes requiring detailed factual analyses and involving arcane issues arising under both the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as well as common law duties.
- Successfully defended blockchain platform client and digital signage platform client in patent infringement litigations.
- Successfully represented banks and financial institutions in domestic and international litigation and arbitration involving trade credit disputes.
- Successfully represented both purchasers and sellers of companies and assets in post-closing disputes including alleged breach of representations and warranties, balance sheet adjustments, valuation controversies and indemnification rights.
Key Contacts
Related Practices
- Bankruptcy & Restructuring
- Complex Commercial & Financial Disputes
- Corporate
- Government Investigations & White Collar Defense
- Information Technology Litigation
- International Dispute Resolution
- Media, Entertainment & Publishing Litigation
- Securities Litigation