Asset management agreement and transactional structuring for an investment advisory service company

Assisted an investment advisory service company with its asset management agreement for a complex, multibillion dollar transaction involving a more

Equity Committee for SageCrest

Represents the Official Committee of Equity Security Holders of SageCrest in Chapter 11 proceedings pending in the Bankruptcy Court for the District more

Sale/leaseback by BB&T Corporation

Represented Branch Banking & Trust in multiple proposed sale/leaseback transactions involving approximately 1,000 bank properties. more

Finance transaction for a leading European financial services company

Represented a leading European financial services company in connection with a €140 million sale and lease back connected to a Swedish power more

Stroupe v. BB&T Corporation

Represented Branch Banking & Trust Company (BB&T) defending Sarbanes-Oxley whistleblower suit pending before the U.S. Department of Labor more

Misappropriation of trade secrets by a former employee of BB&T

Represented Branch Banking & Trust Company (BB&T) as plaintiff in a case against a former employee for misappropriation of trade secrets  more

Multimillion dollar arbitration for a financial services corporation

Served as lead counsel and successfully defended a financial services corporation in a multimillion dollar arbitration concerning a dispute over an more

Assist loan servicer with documenting and closing loan assumption transaction

Assist loan servicer with documenting and closing a loan assumption transaction on a multimillion dollar loan secured by a regional shopping mall more

Breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty for a large financial institution

The firm represented a large financial institution in defense of breach of contract and breach of fiduciary duty claims brought by another major bank  more

Creative defense of Banque Audi in dilution case *

Represented Banque Audi, one of the largest consumer banks in Lebanon that also does business in the U.S. and whose name is identical to a major car more

Social media policies for an international financial services company

Developed social media and privacy policies for international financial holding company and its banking and non-banking subsidiaries. more

Over $100M trade recievables securitization facility for publicly held information solutions company

Representation of publicly held information solutions company in connection with over $100 million trade receivables securitization facility provided  more

$50M senior secured revolving credit facility for commercial finance company

Representation of commercial finance company as agent and lender in connection with $50 million senior secured revolving credit facility provided to more

$40M syndicated senior secured revolving credit for commercial finance company

Representation of commercial finance company as agent and lender in connection with $40 million syndicated senior secured revolving credit facility more

$20M senior secured revolving credit facility for commercial finance company

Representation of commercial finance company as agent and lender in connection with $20 million senior secured revolving credit facility provided to more

Revolving credit facility for global manufacturer

Representation of publicly held leading global manufacturer of flooring products, as borrower, in connection with $100 million syndicated senior more

Over $200M in Chapter 11 debtor-in-possession credit facilities for national freight trucking company

Representation of commercial finance company as agent and lender in connection with over $200 million in Chapter 11 debtor-in-possession credit more

Public offering of common stock by Northfield Bancorp, Incorporated

Represented the underwriter, Sandler O' Neill & Partners, L.P., in a $355.6 million public offering of common stock by Northfield Bancorp, Inc. more

Tax advice for major North American banking corporation's federal and state PACs

Providing tax advice to all of major North American banking corporation's federal and state political action committees. more

Acquisition by global leader in information solutions of an ownership interest in Russian credit bureau

Represented a global leader in information solutions in the acquisition of an ownership interest in a Russian credit bureau. more

Improper trading activity by an investment adviser

Represented financial institution and investment adviser in alleged improper trading activity by a portfolio manager. more

Registered INHAM adviser to major U.S. timber producer

Represented registered corporate "INHAM" adviser to a major U.S. forest products manufacturer. Ongoing representation of INHAM more

In-fill real estate projects representation for investment manager

Represented investment manager in various in-fill real estate projects in Raleigh, North Carolina, including acquisition, redevelopment and more

Acquisition for a premiere global private equity firm

Represented a premiere global private equity firm in connection with its acquisition of a Swedish company. more

Chapter 11 cases representing examiner for a subprime mortgage lender

Represented William F. Perkins, the examiner appointed in the Chapter 11 cases of HomeGold Financial Inc., HomeGold Inc. and Carolina Investors Inc.,  more

Outsourcing for a major credit card and check verification company

Represented a major credit card and check verification company in outsourcing of information technology functions to a leading global technology more

Complex liability transfer agreements for paper manufacturing company

Negotiated complicated transaction involving a former pulp and paper mill, including liability transfer, underwriting of environmental insurance and more

Subordinate CMBS certificates in over 150 CMBS securitizations

Represented over a dozen different investors in the acquisition of subordinate CMBS certificates in over 150 CMBS securitizations including more

United States of America et al. v. Wachovia Bank and Trust Company, N.A.

The firm served as lead counsel on behalf of third party defendant, Achieve Bank N.A., and successfully argued the first reported case before the more

Real estate finance, construction loan for a consortium *

Advising a consortium on construction financing, procured from international bank(s) for a landmark development in the city centre of Stockholm. more

ABT Building Products Corp., et al. v. National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh Inc.

Represented ABT Building Products Corp. and ABT Co. Inc., one of the largest manufacturers of building materials in North America, and working more

William A. Harris, Sr. v. Equifax Information Services LLC and Byerson v. Equifax Information Services LLC

Represented Equifax in these putative class actions asserting claims under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The plaintiff sought to certify a more

In re NetBank Inc.

Represented the creditors' committee and now liquidating supervisor for NetBank Inc. in connection with liquidation of this bank more

Mutual fund family representation

Providing counsel to the registered investment adviser of a multi-billion dollar real estate investment company and its index mutual fund family. more

Provided legal guidance regarding CERCLA protections and potential liabilities

Provided legal guidance regarding CERCLA protections and potential liabilities associated with the foreclosure of properties contaminated by more

Tax-free spin-off for Equifax Inc. of payment services business

Represented Equifax Inc., one of the United States' largest credit reporting agencies, in all aspects of benefit plans and executive compensation more

Health insurance association entry into China

Represented as lead counsel BlueCross BlueShield Association, a health insurance association, in connection with the strategic development of more

Advising a Fortune 100 subsidiary in pension fund's multibillion dollar investments

Represents the wholly-owned subsidiary of a major Fortune 100 company that acts as the in-house asset manager in connection with the pension  more

Representation of investment adviser and mutual fund family

Ongoing representation of multi-billion dollar investment manager with specialized focus on 401(k) products; and ongoing representation of related more

Acquisition and joint venture representation of national information services company

Represented Equifax Inc. in acquisitions and joint ventures in several Latin American countries including Argentina, Brazil, and Chile in more

Acquisition program for United Capital Financial Partners Inc.

Represented United Capital Financial Partners, Inc., a financial services industry consolidator, in acquisitions of more than 35 companies. more

Venture capital transaction for two venture capital firms

Represented two venture capital firms in a venture capital and investment fund transaction. more

White et al. v. Experian Information Solutions Inc., et al.

Represents Equifax in this putative class action filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California. The more

Acquisitions by Meriturn Partners LLC

Represented Meriturn Partners LLC, a private equity firm, specializing in middle-market, corporate restructurings and turnarounds and general ongoing  more

Private investments for a major institutional investor *

Represented a major institutional investor in connection with over 30 investments, with an aggregate value of nearly $3 billion, in various private more

In re Vesta Insurance Group

Represented the creditors' committee and now plan trustee for Vesta Insurance Group Inc. in connection with its liquidation. The firm assisted with more

Mutual fund and investment management disputes for large financial institution

Represented multi-billion dollar mutual fund family for a Fortune 500 financial institution in action alleging inappropriate investments in more

Trademark portfolio protection for Equifax Inc.

Represents Equifax Inc., one of the United States' largest credit reporting agencies, by helping Equifax protect and maintain its trademarks, more

Investment management advice for United Capital Financial Partners, Inc.

Advised United Capital Financial Partners, Inc., a financial services industry consolidator, on various acquisition and investment management matters. more

Merger of mutual funds company

Represented $100 million mutual fund family and registered investment adviser with merger. more

Financial services for a stock transfer business agency *

Represented a large New York-based national independent stock transfer agency in establishing successor borrower programs in connection with more

Representing investment manager in structuring investment vehicles

Representing and advising a $1 billion investment manager in structuring privately-offered domestic and offshore investment vehicles. more

Insurance contract litigation for major corporations in North Carolina

Successfully defended plan holders and fiduciaries of the largest private guaranteed investment contract in North Carolina against an association’s more

Establishment of real estate fund and acquisition of seven billion kronor portfolio

Represented the largest private equity company in northern Europe in the establishment of an opportunistic fund with investors consisting of more

Business combination of Certegy Inc. and Fidelity National Information Services Inc.

Represented Certegy Inc., a major publicly held credit card and check verification company, in its $4.5 billion merger with Fidelity National more

Initial Public Offering

Represented a Swedish company in connection with the spin-off and the listing of that company on the NASDAQ OMX Stockholm. The firm's work included more

CMBS trusts and collateralized debt obligation transactions with respect to restructuring and liquidating loans

Represented special servicer for CMBS trusts and collateralized debt obligation transactions with respect to restructuring and liquidating loans more

Defense of an investment adviser in various investment-related suits

Represented an investment adviser against a securities custodian and broker-dealer arising out of the theft of customer funds in an action alleging a  more

Antitrust counseling to actuarial firms' captive insurance company

The firm has served for many years as antitrust counsel to a captive insurance company comprised of three competitor members. more

Formation of real estate investment funds for real estate investment, development and finance company

Represented a real estate investment, development and finance company in the formation and securities offering of six real estate investment funds. more

Transactions for brokerage firms

Represented one of the leading U.S.-based brokerage firms in commercial loan transactions for its brokerage customers; loans secured by real and more

In the Matter of TALX Corporation

Represented TALX Corp. in connection with an antitrust enforcement action brought by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) challenging a series of more

Rose v. UnumProvident Corp.

Represented UnumProvident Corporation, a leading benefits provider worldwide, in a lawsuit in which the plaintiff claimed that he was discriminated more

Trademark litigation for subsidiary to a Fortune 100 global infrastructure and financial services corporation

Obtained, in less than one week's time, a temporary restraining order on behalf of a lender subsidiary to a Fortune 100 global more

Bankruptcy filing of a large national retail REIT; Restructuring of Mortgage debt

Assist special servicers with interpreting provisions in applicable pooling and servicing agreements, intercreditor agreements, participation more

Outsourcing for a major credit card and check verification company

Represented a major credit card and check verification company in the outsourcing of human resources and finance and accounting departments to a more

Restructuring of commercial mortgage debt

Represented CMBS special servicer responsible for over $1 billion in total debt in large mall owner/operator bankruptcy and restructuring. more

Real estate financing for large insurance company

Represented large insurance company in a multimillion dollar interim and permanent loan secured by a portfolio of self-storage facilities. more

Obtaining various regulatory exemptions for a benefits payment services company

Represented a benefits payment services company in obtaining exemptions from the HIPAA electronic transaction rule. more

Sale of multi-family properties for a major financial services company

Represented financial services company in the sale of multi-family properties. more

Banking and financial services for servicers and lenders

Represents servicers and lenders in post-origination loan modifications, loan assumptions, and loan defeasances. more

Litigated consumer credit and credit rating dispute on behalf of a global leader in information solutions

Representing a global leader in information solutions in numerous individual and class actions arising out of consumer credit and credit rating more

Researched and drafted privacy statement for large-market investment banking institution *

Advised large-market investment banking institution in connection with reviewing and revising privacy statement. more

Severance arrangements for a provider of technology solutions to the financial world

Provided advice, separation agreements and related documents to a provider of technology solutions to the financial world in connection with a more

Outsourcing for a major credit card and check verification company

Represented a major credit card and check verification company with respect to credit card processing, call centers and back office support to two more

ERISA asset management for a large financial institution

Assisted a large financial institution with all aspects of a transaction to enhance the anticipated long-term return of its pension plan by a private  more

Restructuring of CMBS trusts and related portfolios

The firm served as lead counsel in representing a private equity firm in connection with restructurings of CMBS trusts and related portfolios. more

Loan portfolio sales for Textron Financial Corporation

Represented Textron Financial Corporation, a diversified commercial finance company, in multiple sales of loan and lease portfolios and related more

Acquisition for financial services corporation

Represented a financial services corporation in connection with its acquisition of a leading manufacturer and distributor of truck and trailer more

National bankruptcy counsel for savings and loan institution

Represented one of the largest savings and loan institution as national bankruptcy counsel. As counsel to this S&L, the firm performed a wide more

Defeasances of billions of dollars of CMBS loans

Represented servicer and special servicer in defeasances of billions of dollars of securitized mortgage loans. more

Chapter 11 case for asset-backed security holders

Represented asset-backed security holders in Chapter 11 case filed in Oklahoma.  Resulted in confirmed plan providing substantial returns to security  more

TALF and PPIP programs participation for national financial services firm

Advised national financial services firm regarding participation in the federal government’s Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility (“TALF”) more

Intellectual property clearance for Fortune 100 financial services company

Represents a Fortune 100 financial services company in connection with various copyright, trademark and right of publicity clearance more

$30M senior secured revolving credit facility for commercial finance company

Representation of commercial finance company, as agent and lender, in connection with $30 million senior secured revolving credit facility provided more

Underwriters’ counsel in a $12.1 million public offering

Represented the underwriter in a $12.1 million public offering by a mid-Atlantic bank holding company. more

Issuance of common stock for a Midwest savings and loan holding company

Represented a Midwestern savings and loan holding company in its recapitalization through a rights offering and common stock issuance to a more

Registered investment advisers and mutual funds

Represents multi-billion and multi-million dollar registered investment advisers and investment companies in private and public offering matters. more

Criminal investigation for a public company

Represented a public company in an investigation of an employee's suspected possession of inappropriate and criminal material on more

Repurchase of $200 million of common stock for Audit Committee of NYSE financial services firm

Represented Audit Committee of the Board of a NYSE listed financial services firm in its consideration and negotiation of a repurchase of $200 more

Action against borrower and guarantor for $70 million loan

Represent lender in several disputes concerning a $70 million loan. Prevailed in bench trial on lender’s ability to pursue borrower and guarantor for  more

Counsel for Poarch Band of Creek Indians

Provide counsel to the Attorney General of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians regarding litigation matters and provide risk management and risk more

Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in $1.2 billion public offering

Represented the underwriters, led by Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the $1.2 billion public offering by Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. more

$86.2M all-stock acquisition for United Financial Bancorp Inc.

Represented United Financial Bancorp, Inc., a large holding company located in Massachusetts, in its $86.2 million all-stock acquisition of New more

Patent litigation advice for international investment firm

Advised an international investment firm regarding cellular telephony litigation developments and predictions. more

Age discrimination and whistleblower claims

Successfully represented an investment company and its CEO in age discrimination and whistleblower claim in Massachusetts. more

Insurance coverage litigation for financial services company in receivership *

Represented a financial services company in interpleader coverage litigation regarding directors & officers and errors & omissions more

Trust preferred securities for a Midwestern institution

Represented a Midwestern institution in connection with the exchange of trust preferred securities for cash and common securities. more

Bankruptcy representation for Waterton Associates LLC

Representing Waterton Associates, holder of $60 million of mortgage and mezzanine debt, in bankruptcy case of residential apartment and retail more

Georgia RICO litigation in Georgia trial and appellate courts

Represented Amerisave Mortgage Corporation in a dispute with a former employee, who sued the company for violations of Georgia RICO, defamation, and more

Class action litigation for a financial and debt counseling company in Georgia state and federal district court

The firm served as lead counsel for an Arizona-based financial and debt counseling company in a putative class action seeking damages based on the more

Akamai Technologies Inc. et al v. Limelight Networks Inc.

Representing amicus curiae The Financial Services Roundtable in pending appeal involving the proper standard for direct patent infringement more

Repurchase of $150 million of common stock for NYSE listed financial services firm

Represented Audit Committee of the Board of a NYSE listed financial services firm in its consideration of the optional usage of excess capital and more

Trademark and copyright counseling for a voice and electronic brokerage firm

Provides trademark, copyright and Internet counseling, litigation and other enforcement representation and trademark portfolio management for a voice  more

In re Cornerstone Ministries Investments Inc. *

Represented Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors of Cornerstone Ministries, Inc. in the Chapter 11 case of the debtor, a large, non-bank more

Contract litigation for investment fund companies

Represented four investment funds specializing in investments in Russia in a breach of contract action against a global depositary bank over the fees  more

Viatical life insurance litigation

Successfully represented a client that provided contingent cost insurance to viatical companies in breach of contract, negligence and fraud claims more

$300 million merger between First Financial Holdings, Inc. and SCBT Financial Corporation

Represented First Financial Holdings, Incorporated in a merger with SCBT Financial Corporation. The $300 million transaction combines two of South more

Ex-parte reexam for Visa U.S.A. Inc.

Prepared a draft ex-parte reexam for client Visa, against Restricted Spending Solutions Pat. 6,044,360. This patent related to spending more

Issuer’s counsel in a $15.9 million initial public offering

Represented the issue in a $15.9 million public offering undertaken in connection with the mutual-to-stock conversion and holding company formation more

Autoscribe Corp. et al. v. Wells Fargo Bank N.A. et al.

Defended against Autoscribe Corporation and Pollin Patent Licensing, LLC, a financial services and payment processor company, in a patent more

Medical billing fraud litigation for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

Represented BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina as plaintiff in numerous cases against medical providers for billing fraud, one of which more

Patent infringement litigation against International Securities Exchange

Served as lead counsel in representing International Securities Exchange (ISE) against patent infringement claims brought by the Boston Options more

Assistance with Department of Justice and Attorney General Civil Investigative Demands for corporate clients

Assisted corporate clients with responses to Civil Investigative Demands issued by U.S. Attorneys’ Offices and state Attorneys General. more

DataTreasury Corp. v. Wachovia Corp., et al.
DataTreasury Corp. v. Wells Fargo & Co., et al.

Lead counsel for Wachovia Bank, Branch Banking & Trust Company, M&T Bank and Comerica Bank against DataTreasury in patent infringement more

Trademark litigation for a financial and technology company *

Successfully represented a financial and technology company in stopping the use and registration of a mark related to their name being used for more

Represented investment firm in mortgage loan purchase

Represented investment firm in purchase of mortgage loan secured by a mixed use project (291 unit apartment complex and street level retail) from a more

Business litigation for financial advisor

Represented a registered financial adviser and its principals in a lawsuit filed in Georgia state court by a dissatisfied advisee who claimed that more

Acquisition of a multinational gasket manufacturer by French private equity company

Represented a French private equity and its portfolio company in the leveraged acquisition from another private equity fund of a U.S. and U.K.-based more

Improper trading in mutual funds arbitration for trustees of a charitable and benevolent association

Served as lead counsel in an arbitration representing the trustees of a charitable and benevolent association against a national brokerage firm based  more

Acquisition of APPRO Systems Inc. for Equifax Inc.

Represented Equifax Inc., one of the United States' largest credit reporting agencies, in connection with its acquisition of APPRO Systems, Inc., a more

Arbitration defending investment advisor against allegations of unsuitable investments

Represented investment advisor in an arbitration action regarding an investor’s allegations of unsuitable investments. more

Represented leading financial protection company in multi-million dollar rescission action and in disputes with placing agents

The firm served as lead counsel on behalf of a leading financial protection company in connection with multiple lawsuits seeking to more

Arbitration proceedings for Arabian Real Estate Investment Company (ARICO) *

Represented Arabian Real Estate Investment Company (ARICO) in arbitration proceedings relating to claims made by a leading local bank with respect to  more

Acquisition for a Swedish real estate investment fund

The firm served as lead counsel in representing a Swedish real estate investment fund and a U.S. real estate investment fund in a more

Trademark, copyright and Internet counseling for financial management and advisory company

Provides trademark, copyright and Internet counseling, litigation and other enforcement representation and portfolio management for a financial more

Trademark and copyright counseling for a global financial services firm *

Provides trademark, copyright and Internet counseling, litigation and other enforcement representation management for a global financial firm. more

Patent litigation for major bank and international airline

The firm served as lead counsel on behalf of a major North American bank and an international airline in a patent infringement suit in the Eastern more

Acquisition for financial services company *

Represented servicer in connection with borrower's acquisition of mezzanine financing. Engagement included review and drafting of intercreditor more

Subordinated debt and warrant investment by private equity fund group *

Represented a private equity fund in connection with subordinated debt and warrant investment in a technology company in the sports industry. more

Strategic disposition and sale of a division by a publicly-held investment banking and brokerage company to a management led group

Represented a publicly-held investment banking and brokerage company in its disposition and sale of a division to a private group led by certain more

Loan services matters for a real estate investment services company

Represented a real estate investment services company as special servicer in connection with servicing issues related to a loan secured by a casino, more

Class action claims against debt buyer

Representing a debt buyer and its counsel in a class action filed against them alleging violations of the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act. We more

Outsourcing of global facilities management function for investment management company

Represented publicly traded investment management company in connection with outsourcing of its global facilities management function to Mace Marco more

Tanner v. Mid-West Nat'l Life Ins. Co. of Tennessee

Represented Mid-West National Life Insurance Company of Tennessee in defense of breach of contract and bad faith action in Georgia state court action  more

Litigation for a bond company

The firm served as co-counsel and represented a bond company in a lawsuit against the underwriter and an engineering firm involved in the financing more

Sale of publicly held JWGenesis Financial Corp.

Represented JWGenesis Financial Corp., a publicly held investment banking and brokerage company, in its $100 million acquisition by First Union more

Innova Patent Licensing LLC v. 3Com Corp., et al.

Defended Wells Fargo Bank against Innova Patent Licensing in a patent infringement suit in the Eastern District of Texas. The bank's systems, more

Acquisition of Johnston Textiles, Inc. by Meriturn Partners, LP

Represented Meriturn Partners, LP,, a private equity firm with its acquisition of Johnston Textiles, Inc. more

Sale of manufacturing company for official committee of unsecured creditors

Represented creditors' committee in connection with sale of manufacturing company with secured and unsecured debt. more

Preferred stock investment advice to a venture capital firm

Advised a venture capital firm in connection with its investment in Series E Preferred Stock of a Boston, Massachusetts provider of analytic health more

SEC investigation of Internet day trader

Represented an Internet day trader in an investigation by the SEC. more

Carbon-offset private equity fund

Assisted with the formation of a private equity fund dedicated to investing in land-based carbon-offset projects. more

Privatization and international initial public offering of Banco Hipotecario

Represented Argentine state-owned national bank, Banco Hipotecario, in connection with its privatization and international initial public offering, more

Meridian Enterprises Corp. v. DaimlerChrysler Corp.

The firm served as lead counsel on behalf of DaimlerChrysler Corporation, BBDO Detroit, Inc., and BBDO Worldwide, Inc. in this case in which Meridian  more

Construction management and financing of real estate projects for a Lebanese joint stock company *

Acted as legal advisor for a Lebanese joint stock company. Advised the company on the acquisition of real estate property in Lebanon and with respect  more

Litigation for commercial real estate finance company *

Represented a commercial real estate finance and investment management company requiring principals of the defaulting borrower who transferred assets  more

Derivative suit for breach of fiduciary duties of care and loyalty *

Represent managers of a private commodities index fund in a derivate suit for breach of their fiduciary duties of care and loyalty.  Case pending. more

Loan assumption transaction assistance for loan servicer

Assist loan servicer with documenting, negotiating and closing loan assumption transactions involving subordinate debt and rating agency review on a more

Sale of interest in real estate investment fund manager

Represented real estate investment company in connection with the sale of its interest in an investment fund manager to its joint venture partner. more

Nunnally v. Equifax Info. Servs., LLC

The firm served as lead counsel for Equifax, one of the United States' largest credit reporting agencies, in a putative class action challenging more

Acquisition of undeveloped land and vacant lots for Avanti Strategic Land Investors LP

Represented Avanti Strategic Land Investors in acquisition of approximately 200 acres of undeveloped land and 191 vacant lots in Houston, Texas from more

Insurance advice for creditor's committee of Vesta Insurance Group Inc.

Serves as lead counsel in representing the creditor's committee, and now the plan trustee, of Vesta Insurance Group Inc. in connection with the more

Defense of major global investment firm for failure to comply with state law requirements *

Represented major global investment banking firm for a key element of a multi-billion-dollar claim against it for failure to comply with state law more

Consumerinfo.com Inc. v. Money Management International Inc.

Lead appellant counsel for Money Management International Inc. in a trademark infringement appeal to the Ninth Circuit. Mandate reversed summary more

Employment litigation for a provider of technology solutions to the financial world

Represented a provider of technology solutions to the financial world and successfully defended the corporation in race, age, gender, and disability more

Investment partnership

Served as counsel to family office investment management company providing private wealth management services. more

The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company et al. v. Superior Court

Represented three life insurance brokers who provided consulting services to the personal injury plaintiffs’ bar in connection with the sale of more

Insurance coverage litigation for company

The firm served as lead counsel in representing policyholder in breach of contract and bad faith action involving coverage for class action antitrust  more

Real estate acquisition for a Swedish real estate investment fund

Represented a Swedish real estate investment fund in connection with the sale of a portfolio consisting of more than 80 properties throughout Sweden. more

Actus LLC v. Western Union Financial Services Inc.

Represented Western Union Financial Services, Inc., a provider of global payment services, as a defendant in a patent infringement lawsuit involving more

Regulatory advice for major participants in the secondary mortgage market *

Advised major participants in the secondary mortgage market on the effect of an FDIC receivership or conservatorship on mortgage servicing and the more

Preferred stock investment advice to a venture capital firm

Advised a venture capital firm in connection with a Series B Preferred Stock investment in a commercial research company based in Manno, more

Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in the $11.3 million follow-on public offering of common stock

Represented the underwriter, Sandler O’Neill + Partners L.P., in the $11.3 million follow-on public offering of common stock by Provident Financial more

REMIC counsel to noteholders

REMIC counsel to noteholders on $2 billion plus multi-property loans. more

Acquisition of IXI Corporation by Equifax Inc.

Represented Equifax Inc. in connection with its $124 million acquisition of IXI Corporation. more

Restructuring loan provided by a major U.S. financial institution *

Represented national institutional lender in the restructuring of a $220 million loan involving commercial office properties in 19 states. more

Acquisition of 141 acres of undeveloped land for Avanti Strategic Land Investors L.P.

Represented Avanti Strategic Land Investors L.P. in the acquisition of approximately 141 acres of undeveloped land in Clermont, more

Multi-family development loan for Waterton Associates

Represented Waterton Associates in purchase of mortgage loan secured by 274 unit multi-family resident project in Raleigh, North Carolina and

 more

Patent infringement suit for a large financial institution

The firm served as lead counsel on behalf of a large financial institution in a patent infringement suit filed by a financial institution services more

Internal investigation into shareholder demand issues

Counsel to Special Committee of Board of Directors for investigation of shareholder demand issues, including full internal review and report of more

Acquisition of Austin-Tetra by Equifax Inc.

Represented Equifax Inc. in connection with its acquisition of Austin Consolidated Holdings Inc. more

Peregrine Systems Inc. v. Arthur Andersen Worldwide S.C.

Prosecute professional negligence claims against former Big 5 accounting firm and foreign affiliates. Peregrine Systems, Inc. v. Arthur Andersen more

Acquisition of BancIntelligence.com by Fiserv Inc.

Represented BancIntelligence.com, which develops application software for the banking industry, in the sale of all the company's stock to Fiserv Inc. more

Community Development Financial Institutions closing on financings with the U.S. Treasury

Assisted community development financial institutions (CDFIs) in closing on financings with the U.S. Treasury. The capital goes to loan funds that more

Shepard v. Ocwen Bank

Argued on behalf of the defendants in Shepard v. Ocwen Federal Bank, 361 N.C. 137, 638 S.E.2d. 197 (2006). The case involved the statute of more

Advised national loan servicer regarding federal tax compliance of loan servicing program

Advised a national loan servicer based on East Coast in connection with maintaining compliance with federal tax law while responding to requests from  more

Two billion dollar financial arrangement for national bank *

Represented national bank as buyer in connection with an exceedingly time sensitive two billion dollar financing arrangement with a large subsidiary more

Reallocation of loans by lender *

Represented servicer in connection with junior lender's request for reallocation of the mezzanine loans, modification of the intercreditor agreement more

Numerous joint ventures and strategic alliances for Equifax Inc.

Represented Equifax Inc. in numerous joint ventures and strategic alliances in the U.S. and in Europe, Latin America and Asia. more

Trademark and copyright representation for a Fortune 100 financial services company

Represents a Fortune 100 financial services company in trademark license negotiations and copyright issues. more

Robbie Hillis et al. v. Equifax Consumer Services Inc., et al.

Represented Equifax in this putative class action filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. The plaintiff more

Leveraged buyout by Industri Kapital

Represented Industri Kapital, a Swedish private equity fund, in a $500 million leveraged buyout of a U.S.-based specialty chemical business. more

Acquisition for large life insurance company

Advised a large life insurance company in an acquisition of office property in central Stockholm. more

SEC investigation of insider trading

The firm served as lead counsel and represented an employee in an SEC investigation of insider trading. more

Venture capital investment fund for a health care investment company

Represented a venture capital fund focused on the health care industry in connection with multiple investments. more

Bankruptcy related assistance for principal loan servicer and asset manager

Represented a principal loan servicer and asset manager for a major investment bank in connection with the bank's Chapter 11 case in the United more

Land acquisition and development for Grubb Ventures LLC

Represent Grubb Ventures LLC in purchase of multi-family residential complex and associated construction/permanent loan. more

Loans and loan workouts for Merrill Lynch Capital *

Represented Merrill Lynch Capital in connection with over thirty loans and loan workouts, including senior secured, mezzanine and construction more

Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in $1.2 billion public offering

Represented the underwriters, led by Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the $1.2 billion public offering by Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. more

VISA USA indirect purchaser litigation

Defend proposed class action indirect purchaser cases filed across the country. Credit/Debit Card Tying Cases, No. J.C.C.P. No. 4335 (San more

Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $40 million public offering of common stock

Represented underwriter, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the follow-on public offering of $40 million in common stock by Orrstown Financial more

American Investors Life Ins. Co., et al. v. Federal Ins. Co., et al.

Obtained favorable settlement for policyholders in action seeking defense costs and indemnity coverage under professional liability policies for more

Actus LLC v. Bank of America Corp., Walt Disney Co. et al.

Represented The Disney Gift Card Services Inc., a provider of prepaid gift cards and online payment options, in a patent infringement action more

Merger and refinancing assistance for Meriturn Partners LLC portfolio companies

Represented Meriturn Partners LLC, a private equity firm, with the merger and refinancing of two portfolio companies. more

Breach of contract defense of mortgage company

The firm served as lead counsel representing the defendant in a breach of contract action. The plaintiff contracted to sell premium consumer mortgage  more

Nat'l Textiles LLC v. Fireman’s Fund Ins. Co.

Served as lead counsel in representing National Textiles LLC, the plaintiff-policyholder, in litigation alleging breach of duty to defend, breach of more

Trademark counsel for a leading financial institution

Provide international and domestic trademark portfolio management, and trademark counseling for a leading financial institution. more

Acquisition of Earthstar Bank by Polonia Bank

Represented Polonia Bank in acquiring certain assets and liabilities of the former Earthstar Bank from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, as more

Private equity financings for United Capital Financial Partners Inc.

Represented United Capital Financial Partners, Inc., a financial services industry consolidator, in separate $20 million and $16 million investments more

Equity financing for Energi Holdings

Represented Energi Holdings Inc., a specialty insurance agency, in a $6.4 million round of equity financing led by a leading worldwide reinsurance more

U.S. v. California Automated Clearing House Association *

Supervised investigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice. more

Sale of Insurance Agency subsidiary

Represented First Financial Holdings, Inc. in the sale of its subsidiary, First Southeast Insurance Services, Inc. to Hub International Limited in a more

Represented investors in embezzlement case

Successfully represented investors in an action against an investment advisor arising out of the embezzlement of funds from annuity accounts more

Advice Swedish real estate company on property and general corporate matters

Advised client, a Swedish real estate company, on general corporate matters including lease issues, detailed development plans concerning an more

Sale of Fortegra Corporation

Represented Fortegra Corporation, an insurance services company, in its sale to Summit Partners LP for approximately $110 million. more

Coverage for mis-delivery of a valuable painting by the insured warehouse

The firm served as lead counsel in litigation to recover insurance proceeds under a warehouse liability (inland marine) policy for mis-delivery of a more

Banker's professional liability policy recovery for ABS Liquidating Trustee of Commercial Financial Services

Represented ABS Liquidating Trustee of Commercial Financial Services ("CFS") and successfully recovered the limits of the banker's professional more

Financial transaction for one of the largest worldwide leaders in financial services

Represented one of the largest worldwide leaders in financial services in loan origination secured by real estate and all related activities related more

Mixed use development loan for Waterton Associates

Represented Waterton Associates in $19,200,000 loan from Freddie Mac secured by mixed use project (364 unit apartment complex and street level more

Formation for Atlanta-based private equity firm

Represented principals of an Atlanta-based private equity firm in the formation of two investment funds, including the acquisition of a legacy more

Acquisition of Valentine Paper, Inc. by Meriturn Partners, LLC

Represented Meriturn Partners, LLC in its acquisition of Valentine Paper, Inc. more

Acquisition of Credit Bureau of Knoxville Inc. by Equifax Inc.

Represented Equifax Inc. in connection with its acquisition of Credit Bureau of Knoxville Inc. more

Outsourcing transaction for a global leader in information solutions

Represented a global leader in information solutions in outsourcing of its tax department to big four accounting firm. more

Case of individual and derivative action against limited partners

Successfully represented limited partners in an individual and derivative action alleging violation of securities laws in the marketing, sale and more

Breach of note and loan agreement claims against real estate investment fund company

Representing real estate investment fund against claims brought by bank in multiple jurisdictions, including Georgia and North Carolina, for breaches  more

Acquisition and construction loan by lender

Representation of a lender in acquisition and construction loan. more

Acquisition of BeNow Inc. by Equifax Inc.

Represented Equifax Inc. in connection with its acquisition of BeNow Inc. more

Patent litigation for major North American bank

Represented a major North American bank in a suit alleging infringement of two patents relating to methods for authenticating information and parties  more

Underwriter's counsel for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in $199 million public offering

Represented the underwriter, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P., in the $199 million public offering by ViewPoint Financial Group Inc. more

HR and IT outsourcing for national insurance company *

Represented a national insurance company in drafting & administering HR and IT outsourcing and termination agreements. more

$101 million public offering of common stock for Sandy Spring Bancorp Inc.

Represented Sandy Spring Bancorp Inc., the largest bank holding company headquartered and operating in Maryland, in connection with its $101 million more

Washington v. CSC Credit Servs. Inc., Equifax Inc., Equifax Credit Info. Servs. Inc.

The firm served as lead counsel for Equifax Inc., one of the United States' largest credit reporting agencies, in a class action lawsuit.  Prior to more

Mutual to stock conversion for Eureka Bank

Represented Eureka Bank in its reorganization from the mutual holding company to the stock holding company form and the related $7.6 stock offering more

Mutual holding company reorganization for Fox Chase Bank

Represented Fox Chase Bank in its reorganization from the mutual holding company to the stock holding company form and the related $87.1 stock more

Tax efficient investing plan for a Fortune 100 subsidiary

Represented a major Fortune 100 subsidiary to utilize its net operating losses in connection with certain investments to offset taxable more

Acquisition of retail development for Avanti Strategic Land Investors L.P.

Represented Avanti Strategic Land Investors LP in the acquisition of retail development at the corner of West Peachtree and 14th Streets in Atlanta, more

Loan and security structure for nationwide gym *

Represented national retail bank as Issuing Bank in connection with a financing to extend credit to nationwide gym pursuant to a loan and security more

Repurchase financing arrangement for global investment bank *

Represented the financing division of a global investment bank in connection with a repurchase financing arrangement to extend credit jointly to more

Outsourcing agreement for financial advisory consulting firm

Represented financial advisory consulting firm with outsourcing of manufacturing and distribution of transactional and marketing materials. more

CSC Credit Services Inc. v. Equifax Inc.

The firm served as lead counsel for Equifax Inc., one of the United States' largest credit reporting agencies, in a suit brought by Equifax’s largest  more

Represented Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated and Macquarie Capital (USA) in a $43.0 million private placement of common stock

Represented Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated and Macquarie Capital (USA) in a $43.0 million private placement of common stock by New more

Multiplaintiff breach-of-contract litigation for life insurance company *

Represented a life insurance company in a lawsuit arising out of allegations that company improperly terminated the independent more

Acquisition of 2300 acres of undeveloped land for Avanti Strategic Land Investors LLP

Represented Avanti Strategic Land Investors LLP in acquisition of approximately 2300 acres of undeveloped land and 226 vacant lots in Cartersville,

 more

Insurance litigation for one of the largest traders of U.S. Treasuries regarding losses from domestic terrorist attacks *

Lead counsel for one of the largest traders of U.S. Treasuries regarding their property loss, business interruption, extra expense and other 9/11 more

Property portfolio acquisition for British based fund

Advised a British based fund in connection with a property portfolio acquisition. more

Acquisition of Dunn Paper Inc. by Meriturn Partners LP

Represented Meriturn Partners LP, which acquired Dunn Paper, Inc. on October 9, 2003. more

Corporate counsel to Savings Institute Bank and Trust Company

Represented Savings Institute Bank and Trust Company in its reorganization from the mutual holding company to the stock holding company form and the more

TQP Development LLC v. The Western Union Company, et al.

Representing The Western Union Company, a global provider of payment services, as a defendant in a patent infringement lawsuit involving data more

Business litigation for securities broker

Represented a securities broker in regulatory actions before the NASD (FINRA) and SEC alleging improper investments in variable annuities. more

Development loan provided by a major U.S. financial institution *

Represented national institutional lender in a $115 million development loan for an approximately 300 acre mixed-use project in Orlando. more

Second step conversion for First Federal Savings Bank and related public offering

Represented First Federal Savings Bank, Monessen, PA, in its second step conversion from the mutual holding company to the stock holding company form  more

Formation of a financial services company

Represented the principals of an investment management company in the formation of their private equity fund, including the acquisition of the legacy  more

Local counsel for real estate development company

Represented a large real estate development company as local counsel in connection with the financing of a $960 million acquisition of over 50 more

Defaults on IDA-financed construction projects for lenders *

Represented lenders in mortgage foreclosure proceedings arising out of borrowers’ defaults on IDA-financed construction projects. more

Over 10 commercial real estate collateral debt obligations for collateral providers and collateral managers

Represented collateral providers and collateral managers in over 10 commercial real estate collateral debt obligation transactions with an aggregate more

Financial restructuring for private equity investor *

Represented an international private equity investor on the Swedish component of the multi-billion financing of a plastic materials company. more

Real estate investment, development and finance company

Represented $1 billion real estate investment, development and finance company in connection with private real estate investment funds. more

Taltwell LLC v. Zonet USA Corp.

Lead counsel for Taltwell Limited Liability Company in patent litigation against Zonet USA Corp. involving patents relating to credit card sized more

Advised and drafted outsourced IT services for asset management company *

Represented asset management company in connection with the transition of outsourced IT Services back in-house. more

Outsourcing representation for a global leader in information solutions

Represented a global leader in information solutions in the outsourcing of its entire human resources and finance and accounting departments to big more

Litigation for commercial lender *

Represented a special services and commercial financial lender, in connection with multimillion dollar loans secured by two office buildings. After more

Eisenberg v. Wachovia

Obtained dismissal for Wachovia Bank of a multimillion dollar fraud suit wherein a bank customer opened an account in the name of a prominent more

Trade secrets claim against a large financial institution

Represented a large financial institution in a trade secrets action. We resolved claim prior to arbitration. more

Labor and employment litigation for a provider of technology solutions to the financial world

Represented a provider of technology solutions to the financial world against employment discrimination lawsuits and charges of employment more

Revolving credit loan facility for Bank of America *

Represented Bank of America in connection with $700MM syndicated, revolving credit loan facility to shopping center developer. more

Expert witness for trading and assets management company

Represented trading and assets management company in serving as expert witness in litigation. more

Tax planning regarding disposition for a global leader in information solutions

Represented a global leader in information solutions in the disposition of a line of business to a partnership in which it became a partner, more

Global investment bank liquidation *

Represented German entity of a global investment bank undergoing liquidation of a portfolio of assets totaling over $5 billion. more

Derivative linked notes financing arrangement

Represented an international investment bank on a financing arrangement with a local stock exchange broker in respect of derivative linked notes. more

Western Union Co. v. Moneygram International Inc.

Represented Western Union in this cross-patent infringement action in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas involving patents for  more

Brand development and brand protection

Performs not only trademark clearance and application work, but also domestic and international policing, anticounterfeiting, franchising, licensing,  more

White v. Imperial Adjustment Corp. et al.

The firm served as lead counsel for Equifax, one of the United States' largest credit reporting agencies, in this putative class action.  The more

Litigation for investor to obtain assets from investment advisor under SEC investigation

Assisted an investor in obtaining a return of his assets and securities from an investment account at an investment advisor in receivership and under  more

Investment and recapitalization advice to a venture capital firm

Advised a venture capital firm in connection with an investment in and recapitalization of an Atlanta, Georgia company specializing in comprehensive more

Trademark and dilution action for Bank of America Corporation

Successfully represented Bank of America in a trademark and dilution action involving the use of the name Banc America Auto Sales for a reseller of more

Trademark portfolio management assistance for AXIS Capital Holdings

Represents AXIS Capital Holdings, an international reinsurance services provider, in trademark clearance, protection, portfolio management, and more

Acquisition and sale of multimillion dollar portfolio for an investor

Represented investor in the acquisition and subsequent sale of a multimillion dollar portfolio involving total aggregate outstanding debt of over more

Placement agent for Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $60.0 million private placement of convertible preferred stock

Represented the placement agent, Sandler O'Neill + Partners L.P. in a $60.0 million private placement of convertible preferred stock by Heritage Oaks  more

Origination and servicing of loans for national institutional lenders *

Represented national institutional lenders in the origination and servicing of loans in excess of $1.5 billion for the commercial mortgage-backed more

Negotiation and execution of complex forbearance agreement *

Represented master servicer in the negotiation and execution of a complex forbearance agreement involving multiple loan participants and mezzanine more

Special counsel to a Fortune 100 financial services company in trademark dispute *

Served as special counsel to a Fortune 100 financial services company with respect to it's change of name arising out of a merger and more

Litigation against joint venture borrowers *

Represented master servicer and special servicer in a successful workout of a highly structured condominium loan involving litigation among the joint  more

Co-lead Counsel in a securities fraud and accounting/auditing malpractice case *

Served as co-lead counsel for the plaintiff class (primarily offshore institutional investors) in a securities fraud and accounting/auditing more

Compliance officer for international real estate and development firm

Acted as Compliance Officer for international real estate and development firm, providing advice regarding permits for financial services and bond more

Real estate fund formation for a large financial institution

Represented a large financial institution in the structuring and offering of its proprietary fund of funds. more

Underwriter's counsel for Stifel, Nicolaus & Company in public offering

Represented the underwriter, Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, in a $17.1 million public offering of common stock by Atlantic Coast more

Multiple construction and development loan transactions for major North American bank

Represent major North American bank in multiple loan transactions involving construction, development and income producing real estate loans. more

Acquisition for a worldwide financial services company

Represented a worldwide financial services company in transactions in connection with their acquisition of property owning companies in Stockholm and  more

Meriturn Partners corporate reorganization

Represented Meriturn Partners in the reorganization of Irving Tanning Company. more

Secured credit arrangement for national mortgage originator *

Represented a national mortgage originator and servicer as borrower under a workout secured credit arrangement in severe financial straits. more

Acquisition for a worldwide financial services company

Represented a worldwide financial services company in connection with an acquisition (Dec 06). more

Executive compensation and employee benefits matters for a Boston bank

Represented a Boston bank on executive compensation and employee benefits matters, including the implementation of arrangements in connection with more

Secured creditor representation of a major mortgage banking and financial services institution

Represented a major mortgage banking and financial and lending services institution as a secured creditor in financial transactions. more

Financial transaction provided by a global financial services company

Represented one of the largest worldwide leaders in financial services as administrative agent and lender in connection with the provision of a U.S. more

Financial institution representation

Represent financial institution in loan workout related to ESOP transaction. more

Loan workouts for leading financial institutions as lenders and servicers

Represented leading financial institutions, as lenders and servicers, in loan workouts involving evaluating viability of loan modification, more

Leveraged buyout for private equity investors *

Represented as lead counsel private equity investors in a $280 million leveraged buyout of a U.S. based wholesale food distribution business. more

Tax advice for an Argentine mortgage bank

Supported an Argentine mortgage bank issuing securities in the U.S., including planning to minimize the risk of the bank being classified as a PFIC more

Trademark litigation for a large financial company *

Successfully represented a large financial company in trademark litigation against a defendant for using our client’s trademark as part of a more

Trademark litigation for a Fortune 100 global infrastructure and financial services company

Successfully defended a Fortune 100 global infrastructure and financial services company's corporate slogan against a claim by a third party  more

Acquisition by private equity company

Leveraged acquisition of a German holding company by a private equity partnership that manages the funds of institutional and private investors with more

Financing of housing developments for life insurance company *

Represented a major life insurance company in restructuring financings for 32 multi-family housing developments. more

General corporate advice for a real estate fund management company

Represented a real estate fund management company in general corporate matters, including a buyout. more

Equity compensation plan for a Maryland-based bank

Represented a Maryland-based bank in designing and drafting an Equity Compensation Plan. more

Compliance with state telemarketing laws *

Advised financial institution on compliance with 50 state telemarketing laws. more

Drafting of partial release and substitution agreement for servicer *

Represented servicer in connection with borrower's request for substitution of class A office buildings in regards to a loan. Engagement included more

Recapitalization and acquisition of Westminster American Insurance Company

Represented an individual investor in the recapitalization and acquisition of Westminster American Insurance Company out of receivership following more

Insurance litigation for Canada's largest bank *

Lead counsel for Canada's largest bank regarding their property loss, business interruption, extra expense and other 9/11 losses. more

Acquisition by publicly-held investment banking and brokerage company of a substantial closely-held limited liability company

Represented publicly-held investment banking and brokerage company in its acquisition of a substantial closely-held limited liability company, more

Writ of Prohibition defense for a health care plan

Represented a health insurer's health care plan in defending against a Writ of Prohibition relating to Pennsylvania Unfair Insurance Practices Act. more

Insurance coverage litigation for Chapter 11 trustee of a hedge fund

The firm serves as lead counsel for the Chapter 11 trustee of a hedge fund and also has advised the trustee in its pursuit of coverage under a more

Insurance litigation for nBank

The firm served as lead counsel in representing nBank in its efforts to recover under a Financial Institution Bond for losses arising out more

Acquisition of a specialty lender for Textron Financial Corporation

Represented Textron Financial Corporation, a diversified commercial financial company, in its acquisition of RFC Capital Corporation, a specialty more

Bankruptcy representation for an investment management firm

Represented an investment management firm in a bankruptcy proceeding.  Pending case. more

SEC registration of mutual fund for major North Carolina financial services company

Assisted a major North Carolina financial services company in organizing and registering with the SEC a new registered mutual fund. more

Lynch, Jones & Ryan, Inc. v. Standard & Poor's *

Represented Lynch securities broker, in "hot news" misappropriation case involving market research, resulting in a reported decision strongly more

Employee benefit programs for an asset management company

Represented an asset management company with restructuring of all employee benefit programs. more

Insurance coverage litigation for Utility Service Company, Inc.

The firm served as lead counsel in representing Utility Service Company, Inc., the nation's largest water tower service company, in a lawsuit arising  more

Capital management company representation

Represented a capital management company in conjunction with placement services agreements, distribution agreements, broker dealer matters, and the more

Outsourcing for a major credit card and check verification company

Represented a major credit card and check verification company in outsourcing of Brazilian information technology functions and call centers to a more

Assumptions and transfers of interest of commercial real estate loans for master and special servicers *

Represented master and special servicers in connection with assumptions and transfers of interest of commercial real estate loans. Engagement more

State tax protest of "cost of performance" apportionment

Represented a provider of check authorization and verification services for merchants and of support that enabled community banks, credit unions, more

Litigation counsel to a financial services company *

Successfully represented a financial services company in a dispute over the validity and enforceability of a contract to reinsure workers' more

Ponzi scheme defense for regional Georgia bank

Represented regional Georgia bank in connection with the Chapter 11 cases of a Ponzi scheme. In addition to obtaining relief from the automatic stay more

Outsourcing for a major credit card and check verification company

Represented a major credit card and check verification company in providing credit card processing and back-office services to Australian and British  more

Securities advice for a registered asset and investment advisory firm

The firm represented a registered asset and investment advisory firm in organizing and registering with the SEC.  Also assisted the client with more

Restructuring employee health programs for a national corporation

Represented a national corporation in restructuring its employee and retiree health programs, including funding mechanisms through a VEBA and a more

Acquisition by private equity company

Leveraged acquisition of a German holding company by a private equity partnership that manages the funds of institutional and private investors with more

Bankruptcy services for investment company regarding portfolio company

Represented an Atlanta-based private equity fund regarding bankruptcy services for an agriculture-oriented portfolio company. more

Issuance of warrants dispute representation for investment banker

Represented an investment banker in dispute regarding issuance of warrants. more

Action against accountant for conversion of funds.

Represented a missionary in action against an accountant for conversion of our client's funds. more

Investment of assets for a large state pension plan

Represented a state pension plan in investments in more than 35 different private investment funds including private equity funds, venture capital more

United States v. Household Finance Corp. *

Tried case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice.

United States v. Household Finance Corp. more

Alford v. Shaw

Represented the Special Litigation Committee of All American Assurance Co. which established the standard pursuant to which derivative claims are more

Shareholders agreement for a Swedish family-owned investment bank

Represented a Swedish family-owned investment bank in negotiating a shareholders agreement regarding co-investment. more

Acquisition for leading provider and manager of alternative investment products

Represented leading provider and manager of alternative investment products in its multi-million dollar acquisition of manufacturer and supplier of more

Securities litigation for financial services company *

Obtained large jury award for financial services client, providing factoring of accounts receivable and small business financing, in case arising out  more

Investigation and analysis of claims for a bankruptcy examiner *

Represented a bankruptcy examiner in the investigation and analysis of claims against four lenders and accountants for the debtors. more

Class and individual actions for a currency derivatives broker

Successfully defended a currency derivatives broker in class and individual actions in Texas, New York, California and Washington more

Acquisition for a worldwide financial services company

Represented a worldwide financial services company in connection with an acquisition (Jan 07). more

Litigation for commercial lender

Represented commercial lender in more than a dozen cases pending in the North Carolina Business Court brought by the sellers and minority more

Successful defense of CHOICE brand credit card for Citibank

Represented Citibank in general trademark enforcement matters, which included working with in-house counsel and other attorneys to successfully more

Loan originations for national insurance company

Represented a national insurance company in a loan origination transaction secured by cemetery land and a portfolio of office and warehouse space. more

Audit malpractice litigation for accounting firm

Obtained a defense verdict representing accounting firm in Georgia jury trial of audit malpractice action in Vidalia, Georgia related to client's more

Sale of aviation loans for Cesna Finance Corporation

Represented Cesna Finance Corporation, a subsidiary of Textron Finance Corporation, a diversified commercial finance company, in the sale of a more

Acquisition of M&I Eastpoint Technologies Inc. and Preferred Financial Systems Inc.

Represented Eastpoint Technologies LLC, a provider of core processing software for commercial banks, finance companies, and farm credit banks, in its  more

Federal tax law advice to a national loan servicer

Provided advice and assistance to national loan servicer concerning maintaining compliance with federal tax law while responding to requests from more

Litigation involving allegations of discrimination under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act for a major employer

Represented a major employer in matter involving allegations of discrimination under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act more

Acquisition of a commercial finance company for Textron Financial Corporation

Represented Textron Financial Corporation, a diversified commercial finance company, in its acquisition of STI Credit Corporation and its portfolio more

Trademark counsel for a leading financial institution

Provide trademark, copyright and Internet counseling, litigation and other enforcement representation, and portfolio management for a leading more

Workout of various defaults under a highly structured condominium conversion loan for servicer *

Represented servicer in connection with the workout of various defaults under a highly structured condominium conversion loan.  Engagement included more

Investment fund company involving breach of contract and fraud *

The firm served as co-counsel for an investment fund company in a case involving breach of contract and fraud with respect to secured loans.  In this  more

United States v. Society and Ameritrust *

Supervised investigation and case on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice.

United States v. Society and Ameritrust more

Investors in Florida against a national brokerage company

Served as lead counsel in representing investors against a national brokerage company and received a $1 million dollar award against the broker more

Loan modification of lender

Represented lender in the modification of a loan in special servicing. more

Litigation arising from breach of warranties for major Chinese financial institution *

Represented major Chinese financial institution in litigation arising from seller’s breach of warranties in merger agreement. more

United States v. Philadelphia Saving Fund Society *

Conducted investigation on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice.
 
United States v. Philadelphia Saving Fund Society more

Business litigation for major national auto financing company

Represents major national auto financing company in franchise disputes.  Responsibilities include filing suit and obtaining injunctive relief to more

Appointments as Compliance Officer

Acted as Compliance Officer for clients handling all MiFID-related issues and permits for financial services. more

Compliance and MiFID-related issues for a business services company

Handled several permit applications for financial services with the Swedish Financial Supervising Authority. more

Employee benefit representation for a global leader in information solutions

Represented a global leader in information solutions with regard to the design, implementation and administration of its qualified benefit plans. more

Outsourcing for a major credit card and check verification company

Represented a major credit card and check verification company in providing credit card processing and back-office services to English, French and more

Providing advice and assistance to national loan servicer

Providing advice and assistance to a national loan servicer based on West Coast.  Concerned with maintaining compliance with federal tax law while more

Acquisitions for a European venture capital company

Represented a European venture capital company in the acquisition of 10-15 small- to medium-sized companies in the fast food industry and the sale of  more

Employee benefits matters for Equifax Inc.

Represented Equifax Inc., one of the United States' largest credit reporting agencies, in connection with the employee benefit aspects of a more

Merge of loan company

Represented lender in a matter involving the merger of a third party with and into guarantor for the loan, and a mezzanine loan in the amount of more

Tax-free reorganization representation

The firm served as tax counsel to a provider of check authorization and verification services for merchants and of support that enabled financial more

Private placement offering for Tri-County Financial Corporation

Represented Tri-County Financial Corporation in a private placement of its common stock to accredited investors. more

Commercial transaction for development firm

Represented a development firm as relates to a commercial transaction. more

Due diligence disclosure compliance program for large investment firm *

Developed a due diligence disclosure compliance program for exempt securities for one of the world's largest securities firms and advised on the more

Litigation counsel to a financial services company *

Successfully represented a financial services company in a lawsuit regarding the enforceability of an arbitration provision contained in a contract more

Antitrust analysis for Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (fka Certegy Inc.)

Represented Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (fka Certegy Inc.), a major credit card and check verification company, in connection with more

Post-acquisition defense of insolvent insurance company's directors and officers *

Defended the post-acquisition directors and officers and management company of an insolvent property and casualty insurance company in claims by the more

Executive compensation and employee benefits matters for a Boston bank

Represented a Boston bank on executive compensation and employee benefits matters, including change in control and golden parachute issues in more

Financial transaction for a global financial services company

Represented one of the largest worldwide leaders in financial services as administrative agent and lender in connection with the provision of a U.S. more

Bankruptcy services for investment company regarding a portfolio company

Represented an Atlanta-based private equity fund regarding bankruptcy services for an entertainment-oriented portfolio company. more

Representing banking corporation in review and summary of large loans

Representing a diversified financial services company that provides banking, insurance, investment, mortgage and consumer finance services to more

U.S. v. First National State Bancorporation *

Conducted investigation and participated in litigation on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice.

United States v. First Nat'l more

Loan modification for loan company

Represented lender in assumptions of securitized loans. more