Represented the former coach of the 1996 Olympic figure skating gold medal winner, Oksana Baiul, and related business entities and individuals against claims by Baiul that our clients (among others) defrauded her out of tens of millions of dollars that Baiul supposedly earned from performances and endorsements during a several-year period following her gold medal-winning performance. The district judge dismissed all claims as time-barred; the Court of Appeals affirmed. Baiul v. William Morris Agency, LLC, 2014 WL 1804526 (S.D.N.Y. May 6, 2014), aff’d, 601 Fed. Appx. 58 (2d Cir. 2015) (summary order)

Represented three foreign banks in claims by a U.S. bank arising from a $300 million international bank fraud; the banks disputed their respective liability for the losses under international letters of credit. On our clients’ motion, the district court dismissed the case based on the doctrine of forum non conveniens; after an expedited appeal, the U.S. Court of Appeals affirmed. First Union National Bank v. Paribas, 135 F. Supp. 2d 443 (S.D.N.Y. 2001), aff'd, 2002 WL 31267985 (2d Cir. 2002)

Represented a foreign bank in a dispute arising from an international commodity shipment. On our client’s motion, the district court dismissed the case in favor of arbitration. Conagra Foods, Inc. v. Caisse Regionale De Credit Agricole Mutel Du Nord, 2002 WL 538849 (S.D.N.Y. 2002)

Represented a major cruise line in a proposed class action by passengers alleging that the cruise line's negligence caused an outbreak of respiratory illnesses; plaintiffs sought to certify a class of all passengers in multiple cruises and ships over a six-month period. The district court granted our client’s motion for summary judgment dismissing all claims. Petitt v. Celebrity Cruises, Inc., 153 F. Supp. 2d 240 (S.D.N.Y. 2001)

Represented a company that administers retirement plans for employees of school districts and other government entities against claims by a competitor, which alleged that our client deceptively marketed its services in violation of the New York consumer protection statute. The trial judge granted our client’s motion to dismiss, and the Appellate Division unanimously affirmed the dismissal. Benetech, Inc. v. Omni Financial Group, Inc., 116 A.D. 3d 1190 (3d Dep’t 2014)

Represented a bank on RICO and fraud claims arising from fraudulent cotton shipments as to which the bank provided international trade finance services. The district court granted our motion for summary judgment dismissing the claims; the U.S. Court of Appeals affirmed. Thiagarajar Mills, Ltd. v. Thornton, 47 F. Supp. 2d 918 (W.D. Tenn. 1999), aff'd, 242 F.3d 710 (6th Cir. 2001)

Represented a bank in the defense against another bank’s claims of lender liability and RICO arising from an allegedly false customer reference. After favorable pretrial rulings, including dismissal of the RICO claims, the case was settled. China Trust Bank of New York v. Standard Chartered Bank, 981 F. Supp. 282 (S.D.N.Y. 1997), and China Trust Bank of New York v. Standard Chartered Bank, 1998 WL 574391 (S.D.N.Y. 1998)

Represented 50 percent owners of a baby furniture business in an action by the other owners claiming breach of contract and trademark infringement and seeking TRO and preliminary injunction. After a bench trial, the district court granted judgment in our clients’ favor; in an expedited appeal, the U.S. Court of Appeals affirmed. Freedberg v. Landman, 930 F. Supp. 851 (E.D.N.Y. 1996), aff'd, 112 F.3d 503 (2d Cir. 1996)

Represented a U.S. finance company in an action to enforce promissory notes issued by Spanish companies. The district court granted judgment in our client’s favor; the U.S. Court of Appeals affirmed. A.I. Trade Finance, Inc. v. Altos Hornos de Vizcaya, S.A., 840 F. Supp. 271 (S.D.N.Y. 1993), aff'd, 41 F.3d 830 (2d Cir. 1994)

Represented a foreign bank in a suit to collect under a personal guarantee of a corporate loan. The district court rejected numerous alleged defenses and granted our client’s summary judgment motion; the U.S. Court of Appeals affirmed. SNCB Corporate Finance Limited v. Schuster, 877 F. Supp. 820 (S.D.N.Y. 1994), aff'd, 71 F.3d 406 (2nd Cir. 1995)

Represented an insurer in an action involving a coverage dispute with a co-insurer; the case involved a wrongful death aboard a ship. The district court granted summary judgment in favor of our client; the U.S. Court of Appeals affirmed (except as to a small fraction of the judgment). Institute for Shipboard Education v. Cigna Worldwide Insurance Co., 22 F.3d 414 (2d Cir. 1994)

Represented a Spanish company in a suit against a U.S. bank to collect under a letter of credit involving a shipment of goods to Iran. A federal court jury awarded our client the full amount of the claim, which the bank promptly paid. General Cable Ceat, S.A. v. Futura Trading, Inc., 1983 WL 1156 (S.D.N.Y. 1983)