Litigation: General Commercial: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 3
About
Provided by Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP
Friedman Kaplan litigates cases of national and international significance on behalf of major institutions in a variety of industries and has become a go-to firm for high-stakes, high-profile, and complex disputes.
We have represented clients in some of the most prominent commercial disputes of the last decade. While each of these matters has been unique, they all have involved novel legal issues and unprecedented factual scenarios for which there is no "playbook" to fall back on – circumstances under which our attorneys particularly shine. We bring to such situations a unique combination of commercial sophistication, legal insight, and creativity to help our clients achieve their goals, even – and especially – in the most challenging situations.
Our clients know us as responsive, collaborative, strategic, and efficient. Judges know us for our creativity and insight, and our ability to think on our feet and expertly navigate areas of emerging law. To our colleagues at other firms, we are top-tier attorneys with a proven record of integrity and success, whom they can trust to represent their clients in instances where conflicts or other business considerations prevent them from doing so.
Chambers Review
Friedman Kaplan Seiler & Adelman is a boutique litigation practice respected for its deep bench of experienced trial lawyers who frequently act across an impressive range of complex commercial disputes. The firm provides expert representation of financial services clients, as well as offering broad coverage in litigation arising from the entertainment, real estate and insurance industries. It also offers significant strength on both the plaintiff and defense sides.
Work Highlights
- Friedman Kaplan represented a group of funds managed by Alcentra, Angelo Gordon, Apollo, Ascribe, Contrarian, Columbia Threadneedle, Gamut, and Z Capital as holders of more than $600 million of first-lien debt in distressed Serta Simmons Bedding, through New York Supreme Court and subsequent bankruptcy court litigation.
Strengths
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"Our matter was handled in a timely, efficient and effective manner."
"They are adept at distilling very complicated matters and providing multiple different ways of looking at the same problem. I have lots of confidence that they investigate all aspects of the matter from all sides and provide advice to us that focuses on the ones that matter most."
"Our matter was handled in a timely, efficient and effective manner."
"They are adept at distilling very complicated matters and providing multiple different ways of looking at the same problem. I have lots of confidence that they investigate all aspects of the matter from all sides and provide advice to us that focuses on the ones that matter most."
Notable Practitioners
Eric Seiler represents clients in a broad spectrum of high-value civil disputes, offering particular strength in matters involving financial clients such as hedge funds and banks.
"He is very practical in his approach to matters we take him. He continues to deliver at a high level."
"He's pragmatic, has excellent common sense and can cut through things incisively."
Edward Friedman offers strength across a range of civil litigation, including cases involving bankruptcy, M&A disputes and securities class actions.
"He's an excellent trial lawyer and strategic thinker. He's eloquent, articulate, calm under pressure and a fast thinker who knows how to communicate his thoughts in a concise way to a judge."
"He's very knowledgeable, savvy and good in oral argument."
Anne Beaumont possesses an impressive depth of expertise in disputes involving investment funds and financial products as part of a robust commercial litigation practice.
"She is brilliant on strategy and on playing a part in a team. She's phenomenally smart and gives a lot of confidence in the work she is doing."
"She is meticulous, hard-working and cares deeply about her work."
"Anne provides excellent communication."
Jason Rubinstein has experience across the array of complex commercial disputes and is equally comfortable representing corporate and individual clients.
"He has a command and mastery of the facts and the details; he is always prepared and thinks well on his feet. He's a strategic thinker who comes up with creative arguments."
Ranked Lawyers at
Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP
New York
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Industries
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Capital Markets and Financial Services
Education
Healthcare
Internet and Technology
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