About

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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

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Litigation: General Commercial - New York

What the Team is Known For

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 Seiler Adelman & Robbins continued to represent the NWHI Litigation Trust and Wilmington Savings Fund Society, as successor indenture trustee for three series of notes issued by apparel company Nine West Holdings in multidistrict litigation, against approximately 350 defendants, arising out of the 2014 leveraged buyout in which Nine West’s predecessor, The Jones Group, was purchased, certain of its businesses were sold off, and its shareholders received more than $1 billion for their shares.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Eric Seiler
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Eric Seiler
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Band 1

Eric Seiler demonstrates impressive strength representing 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 commands a room, is keenly and sharply intelligent and protects his clients without needing to shout.

Eric is a highly skilled tactician with excellent judgment and a strong ability to communicate effectively with opposing counsel.

Eric is an incredible, seasoned trial lawyer. He is fantastic in court, he's creative and great with experts.

He is a good, strategic thinker and super talented.

Eric understands both the legal and business dimensions of every issue and brings clarity and confidence to the most complex matters. Working with Eric is like having a heavyweight in your corner.

Anne Beaumont
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Anne Beaumont
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Band 3
Anne Beaumont possesses an impressive depth of expertise in disputes involving investment funds and financial products as part of a robust commercial litigation practice.

Anne is always available, extremely commercial and has an extremely well-versed ability to distill complex positions.

Anne is incredibly responsive.

Anne is super creative and a very good writer.

Anne is really smart, a beautiful writer and a smart advocate.

Edward Friedman
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Edward Friedman
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Band 4
Edward Friedman offers strength across a range of civil litigation, including cases involving bankruptcy, M&A disputes and securities class actions.

Edward has a great touch with clients. He is also collaborative, strategic and commercially-minded.

Edward is a highly sophisticated thinker.

Jason Rubinstein
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Jason Rubinstein
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Band 6
Jason Rubinstein has experience across the array of complex commercial disputes and is equally comfortable representing corporate and individual clients.

Jason is extremely knowledgeable and responsive to our needs.

Jason is always sharp, incisive and practical.

Jason is super smart and produces very good, high-end work. He's great to work with.

Ranked Lawyers at
Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP

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New York

Litigation: General Commercial

Eric Seiler
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Eric Seiler
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Band 1
Anne Beaumont
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Anne Beaumont
3
Band 3
Edward Friedman
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Edward Friedman
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Band 4
Jason Rubinstein
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Jason Rubinstein
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Band 6

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