Commercial Litigation / Business Divorce
Commercial Litigation
Commercial litigation is a broad term referring to disputes and claims arising from business dealings between parties. Commercial litigation claims encompass disputes related to the purchase and sale of goods, claims between business parties for unpaid debts, breaches of fiduciary or other duties arising from a business or commercial relationship, and other claims stemming from business relationships. Commercial litigation claims are often complex because they can involve multiple parties, complicated agreements and contracts, significant assets, and high-stakes claims. Our team has extensive experience handling complex litigations. We guide our clients to understand the details of each matter and claim and assess every detail to create a complete picture of the facts and law.
We have represented clients in a wide range of contract and investment-related business disputes. These have included bankruptcy cases involving disputes over unpaid debts and breaches of supply contracts, business disputes alleging breaches of partnership agreements and fiduciary duty, and cases involving allegations of fraud and breaches of contracts across a range of transaction types.
Business Divorce
Sometimes business partners decide it is time to end their relationship. Sometimes their relationship breaks down so that it is not possible to continue to operate the business. These circumstances, sometimes referred to as a “business divorce,” can result in acrimony, distrust, and legal claims. Our team understands both the personal and emotional aspects of business separations and works diligently to arrive at an outcome that is most favorable for our client. We have substantial experience guiding clients through the process of dividing assets, allocating liabilities, identifying breaches of fiduciary duty, and resolving disputes between shareholders, partners, members, and other stakeholders.
Representative Matters
Represented minority members of LLC to obtain an order of dissolution upon the majority’s transfer of the LLC’s assets to a subsidiary.
Represented large private real estate investment company in mutliple disputes with former joint venture partner, ending in positive global settlement of all disputes for client.
Handled lease enforcement and commercial eviction litigation for retail property owners and landlords.
Represented investors in fraud claims against fund promotors and managers and obtained full recovery for investors.
Represented numerous individual and institutional investors in disputes against funds and fund managers; obtained judgments and settlements making investors whole.
Represented biotech-focused private equity fund in 13D and proxy fight litigation in Delaware Chancery Court and U.S. District Court; obtained TRO to stop challenged transaction.
Represented large private real estate investment company in multiple disputes with former joint venture partner, ending in positive global settlement of all disputes for client.
JPS Partners v. Binn, 2014 WL 2514360 (N.Y. May 28, 2014) (plaintiff successfully forced dissolution, leading to favorable settlement).
Represented an IT services company in a contract dispute involving claims of breach, fraud, and successor liability against a national law firm.
Defended a national home improvement retailer in litigation involving personal injury claims arising from alleged unsafe conditions on store property.
Defended a national home improvement retailer in litigation involving personal injury claims arising from alleged unsafe conditions on store property.
Defended a major pharmaceutical company in a nationwide consumer protection class action involving allegations of deceptive marketing.
Prosecuted and defended lawsuits involving real estate, leases and licensing.
