Major Investment Bank RMBS Litigation Expert Report – Hired to provide litigation support and expert report services to counsel in connection with a large securities class action in the Southern District of New York against a major investment bank in connections with misleading statements concerning mortgaged-backed securities.
Global Financial Institution Mortgage Related Investigation – provided mortgage-backed securities related litigation and investigative support services to a large global financial institution that suffered large losses as a result of fraud. The scope of work included the analysis of relevant case issues, identifying and tracking potential witnesses, interviewing witnesses and presenting findings. The consulting report identified, and in many instances interviewed, more than 150 potential witnesses across the United States, from a myriad of financial institutions and related parties.
Global Financial Institution Securitization Investigation – provided analysis of Underwriter and Issuer Due Diligence Guidelines in RMBS transactions on behalf of multi-billion dollar institutional investor bringing suit for over $30,000,000. Scope of work included review of policies and procedures, prospectus supplements, internal operational correspondence, and high-level Bank executive correspondence. Opinions included assessment of sampling procedures, quality control assessments, and sufficiency of disclosures to investors.
Major Investment Bank Alternative Investment Arbitration – Consultant on hedge fund marketing disclosure obligations and proper oral and written investment solicitation in the context of hybrid fixed income/alternative investments issued by a Bulge Bracket Bank. Represented high net worth investors in a recovery action based on misleading statements and omissions from broker, and contained within the prospectus supplement.
Consulting To Structure RICO Claim Against National Bank – worked with Counsel to large Indian tribe in crafting claims in excess of $500,000,000.00 against a national bank for violations of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, in connection with investments in alternative investments and derivative instruments, as well as federal securities claims in connection with certain investments.
Consulting to Assist Hedge Fund Counsel with Claim Against Global Bank – Consulting with counsel to hedge fund to file claims in excess of $60 million against one of the world’s largest banks for breaches of contractual conditions regarding applicable margin, resulting in the destruction of hedge fund.