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Securities: Institutional Plaintiffs: Mainly RMBS Litigation - New York

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What the Team is Known For

McKool Smith boasts a strong litigation group noted for its representation of institutional investors acting as plaintiffs in securities litigation. The firm provides counsel to a number of financial institutions serving as administrators and trustees of RMBS trusts. It draws on broad experience handling complex financial litigation, as well as advising on matters such as antitrust disputes. The firm has a strong track record in bankruptcy-related disputes.

Work Highlights

  • McKool Smith represented HSBC as trustee of five RMBS trusts in consolidated actions against Nomura regarding contractual representations and warranties concerning the loans in these trusts, with damages exceeding $2.78 billion.

Strengths

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McKool Smith's knowledge of the industry is second to none and it is able to cover every angle and issue. The firm's attorneys are experts in the industry. Its strategy on all issues is always two steps ahead. The team is also extremely responsive and keeps us up to date on the status of the case.

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What distinguishes McKool Smith is the day-to-day effort and attention to detail. Whether it be in preparing for a deposition or fighting over discovery issues, it is always more prepared and outworks and outthinks the adversary.

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McKool Smith provides timely and responsive communications. The team's advocacy is talented and tireless.

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McKool Smith has deep expertise in the RMBS litigation space, a deep understanding of legal issues and it comes up with very strong arguments.

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McKool Smith's expertise and knowledge in the RMBS space is invaluable.

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Notable Practitioners

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Christopher Johnson
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Christopher Johnson
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Christopher Johnson has experience in a wide variety of complex civil litigation, with particular expertise representing institutional trustees in matters related to structured financial products, including in RMBS and CMBS disputes.

Christopher is a skilled litigator who is very responsive to clients.

Christopher is an extremely talented and sophisticated commercial litigator.

Christopher is a terrific commercial litigator and lawyer.

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Courtney B Statfeld
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Courtney B Statfeld
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Courtney Statfeld focuses on pursuing recoveries on MBS portfolios and regularly represents major institutional investors, including global banks.

Courtney is a star and an excellent trial lawyer. She is particularly sharp and savvy in litigating complex mortgage-backed securities disputes.

Courtney is a superstar and a fantastic litigator at trial.

Courtney responds quickly and is honest, direct and thoughtful. She is a pleasure to work with and brings a unique perspective that sets her apart.

Courtney always has a great grasp of the subject matter and really takes the time to understand the issue. She is very responsive and works well across the aisle, which can help lead to reasonable settlements and outcomes. She is also very effective in the courtroom, due to both her legal skills and her personality.

Courtney is remarkably skilled in her interactions with judges. She has great judgment in how to frame her arguments and questions and has a lot of emotional intelligence as well as intellectual chops.

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David I Schiefelbein
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David I Schiefelbein
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David Schiefelbein focuses his practice on the representation of investors and trustees in complex litigation involving mortgage-backed securities, collateralized debt obligations and other financial products. He has a wealth of experience advising on Article 77 proceedings.

David is a very strong lawyer.

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Robert Scheef
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Robert Scheef
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Robert Scheef has a long track record of success in RMBS putback litigation. He often acts for major financial institutions in their role as trustees in such matters, and also handles cases involving other complex financial products.

Robert stands out in this area. He is very skilled and experienced.

Robert has very good knowledge of the court system, judges and procedures in New York, along with a great knowledge of the law. He comes up with good strategies, thinking outside the box and coming up with creative ideas for both defense and counter-assertions.

Robert is a very strong oral advocate.

Robert is a calm, effective negotiator who doesn't get flustered. He is well prepared and has a deep knowledge of the RMBS space.

Robert is a great lawyer. He is very thoughtful and creative, traits which he brings into his trial advocacy. He also thinks of things that others don't.

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