Commercial Litigation
Chadbourne’s commercial litigation group is a trial-oriented practice, staffed by litigators with a solid record of high-stakes, high-profile victories. In recent years, we have successfully represented clients in billion-dollar claims, tried a number of major cases to verdict, litigated in state, federal and administrative courts throughout the country, and managed national and international litigations in a range of industries. Our clients have included leading companies in the areas of energy, financial services, mining, telecommunications, accounting, pharmaceuticals and consumer products.
We work with clients to address all manner of business disputes, including contract claims, business torts, joint venture disputes, corporate dissolutions, bankruptcy litigation, real estate litigation, construction claims, and intellectual property disputes. We also work closely with clients in assessing risk and developing strategies to avoid litigation where possible.
Our litigators have published articles on dozens of topics, have contributed chapters in leading litigation treatises, have appeared in national and local media to discuss legal cases and issues, have served in leading roles in public service and bar associations, and have been recognized by their peers as leading practitioners in several legal publications.
Representative Experience
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Refco Inc. Chapter 11
Numerous Account Holders of Refco Inc.
Representation of some of the largest account holders, with claims aggregating over $500 million, in the Chapter 11 proceedings of Refco Inc., a fraud-riddled financial services company.
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Defeat of Putative Class Actions
Allegheny Energy Supply Company, LLC
Defense of energy company against class actions in California federal court seeking billions of dollars in damages and arising out of the $43 billion electricity supply contracts that the State of California entered into during the energy crisis of 2001.
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Chapter 15 Ancillary Proceeding
Official Receiver of Yukos Oil Company
Representation of the official receiver appointed in the bankruptcy case of one of the largest producers of oil and gas in Russia, in the first major test of cross-border insolvency under new Chapter 15 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.
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Breach of Contract Arbitration
ORBCOMM LLC
Representation of a satellite system owner in the arbitration of a breach of contract and fraud action brought against it by an Asian licensee. The defense resulted in a defeat of the $34 million action.
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Breach of Contract Litigation
Purdue Pharma L.P.
Representation of a drug manufacturer in suit against another drug manufacturer involving breaches of a joint drug development and marketing agreement.
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Trademark Infringement Litigation
Sunstar, Inc.
Representation of a Japanese consumer products company in U.S. litigation involving Japanese trademarks for hair care products.
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Ethanol Plant Construction Disputes
Cornhusker Energy Lexington LLC
Representation of an ethanol manufacturer and its principal shareholder in an arbitration involving disputes around the construction of an ethanol plant in Lexington, Nebraska.
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Dismissal of Complaint
Glickenhaus & Co.
Representation of an investment advisor in a matter of first impression before the New York Court of Appeals involving the issue of a partnership's power to contract or sue, resulting in a decision affirming the dismissal of a complaint aganst the advisor.
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Insurance Fraud Allegations
MAAF Assurances
Defense of fraud allegations made against a French insurance company by the California Insurance Commissioner, seeking legal and equitable relief in excess of $2 billion in connection with the rehabilitation of another insurance company.
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Insurance Coverage Dispute
Aon Corporation
Defense, resulting in a defense verdict, of an insurance company accused of failing to secure requested insurance coverage for an oil refinery in Puerto Rico that later sustained hurricane damage.
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