Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP handles critical commercial litigation, restructuring and insolvency disputes, as well as financial institution and securities litigation and arbitrations. The New York-based practice is led by a capable quartet: Anne Beaumont, esteemed for her commercial litigation prowess, with particular strength in creditor and restructuring-related litigation; Mala Ahuja Harker, who fields a diverse practice encompassing white collar, securities, employment, and commercial litigation; Jason Rubinstein, who focuses on business and financial litigation and investigations; and Jeffrey Wang, a seasoned litigator and arbitrator in complex commercial matters. Firm founders Edward Friedman and Eric Seiler possess strong track records in high-stakes commercial litigation, including fiduciary duty, restructuring, and corporate governance disputes. John Orsini rounds out the bench with his expertise in financial disputes and arbitration, particularly matters involving banking relationships and institutional counterparties.
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Key clients

  • Adam Neumann (founder of WeWork)
  • All Nippon Airways
  • Allianz Risk Transfer (Bermuda) Ltd. (part of Allianz Group)
  • Altamarea Group
  • Anthony DeChellis, former CEO of SVB Private
  • Apollo Global Management
  • Athene Holding Ltd.
  • The Bank of New York Mellon, in its capacity as an indenture trustee, and affiliates of a well-known hedge fund
  • Black Diamond Commercial Finance, L.L.C.
  • Catalent Pharma Solutions
  • East West Bank
  • Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as Receiver for Signature Bank
  • Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as Receiver for First Republic Bank
  • Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as Receiver for Republic First Bank
  • Financial Credit Investment Funds
  • Houlihan Lokey Capital, Inc.
  • Stockholders in multi-state cannabis operator SH Parent, Inc. d/b/a Parallel
  • Sony
  • SS&C Technologies
  • Susquehanna International Group

Work highlights

Obtained a post-trial settlement on behalf of the collateral agent for a syndicated first-lien term loan facility in an innovative lawsuit challenging a 2024 Del Monte Foods, Inc. liability management transaction through a Delaware Chancery Court proceeding rather than via a traditional breach of contract suit.
Representation of the State of New Jersey and its governor in defense of a purported whistleblower and defamation suit brought by a former state employee who claimed he was fired for complaining about prioritizing procurement of COVID-19 tests for a high-ranking official's family.
Representation of over three dozen plaintiff equity holders of a multi-state cannabis operator in a Delaware Chancery Court action alleging claims of breach of fiduciary duty, civil conspiracy, and aiding and abetting arising over a multi-year period against, among other defendants, the former Chairman and CEO and other former and current directors and officers.
Practice head

Anne Beaumont; Mala Ahuja Harker; Jason Rubinstein; Jeffrey Wang

Other key lawyers

Edward Friedman; Eric Seiler; John Orsini