Based in New York, the commercial litigation practice of Holwell Shuster & Goldberg LLP counsels industry-leading global clients across the banking and finance, retail, manufacturing, and technology sectors as well as a range of plaintiffs on big-ticket disputes. Recent work the firm has led on includes anti-terrorism litigation in the cryptocurrency sector, trade secrets disputes, antitrust class action suits, and unjust enrichment claims, and the practice has achieved success in jury trials and in front of the Supreme Court. Across the financial services, the firm acts for banks and private equity firms, major payment service providers, insurance firms, and loan issuers, and hardware and software developers in technology are also key clients. Particularly renowned for his work in the financial sector Michael Shuster‘s trial work spans antitrust litigation, fraud cases and mortgage-backed securities disputes, while Vincent Levy’s capabilities span major breach of contract suits, preliminary injunction challenges to federal funding decisions, and plaintiff-side class action litigation. Other leading names include Blair Kaminsky, who had acted on video and data privacy disputes, and Priyanka Timblo, experienced as lead counsel in litigation and arbitration cases.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team consists of strategic thinkers with exceptional client service.’
- 'Truly outstanding service, responsiveness and advice.'
- 'The HSG team is strategic and creative, and they punch above their weight.'
- 'Mike Shuster is polished, thoughtful, and strategic. His extensive experience and high EQ are a valuable asset. Dan Sullivan is able to see around corners and come up with creative solutions to legal issues. His legal IQ is exceptional.'
Key clients
- London Luxury
- Chubb
- Zunum
- Gary Waetzig
- LCM XXII Ltd. and other plaintiffs
- Visa Inc.
- Melody Business Finance
- H.I.G. Capital
- International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)
- Entertainment Data Oracle
- Keiko Ono Aoki
- HSBC Bank USA, N.A.
Work highlights
Scured a unanimous victory at the U.S. Supreme Court for petitioner Gary Waetzig in a case against Halliburton concerning the authority of a federal district court to reopen proceedings that were voluntarily dismissed.
Representing Chubb on claims brought by major manufacturers and the nation’s largest drug distributors and pharmacy chains seeking coverage for governmental budgetary impacts arising from the national opioid epidemic.
Representing London Luxury in winning a $125 million judgment after jury trial against Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, in a lawsuit alleging that Walmart wrongfully cancelled its contract to purchase more than $500 million in personal protective equipment.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Richard J. Holwell; Michael S. Shuster; Daniel P. Goldberg
Other key lawyers
Vincent Levy; Blair Kaminsky; Priyanka Timblo; Dan Sullivan