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Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded - New York

5
Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Pallas Partners (US) LLP has a strong boutique litigation practice representing clients in various considerable litigation. The firm has notable strengths in disputes arising from bankruptcies and restructurings. Additionally, the firm brings expertise advising domestic and international shareholders in securities litigation, as well as Section 1782 proceedings. The team has notable cross-border litigation experience, with particular strengths in matters involving offshore jurisdictions.

Work Highlights

  • Pallas Partners represented an ad hoc group of Hertz euronotes holders in litigation ancillary to Hertz's Chapter 11 proceedings, alleging failure to pay a break fee for walking away from a restructuring.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Michael Hanin
3
Michael Hanin
3
Band 3
Michael Hanin regularly acts for investment funds in major litigation related to credit assets and mortgage-backed securities. He also draws on significant trial experience in a range of commercial matters.

He's one of the great strategic thinkers for when we're dealing with a sideways situation.

Mike is very quick to get a grasp on complex pictures and then to advise strategic litigation initiatives that we can take.

I am extremely pleased with his intense tenacity. He is extremely analytical, with a deep commitment to win.

Duane Loft
5
Duane Loft
5
Band 5
Duane Loft heads the New York practice at Pallas Partners LLP and possesses a wealth of experience in commercial disputes, often arising from bankruptcies and restructurings. He has particular expertise handling Section 1782 proceedings in support of appraisal litigation in a wide range of jurisdictions.

Duane is whip smart and straight to the point.

Duane takes client service and responsiveness to the next level and has acute commercial awareness.

Duane has a hardworking work ethic, and is very much on the details.

Ranked Lawyers at
Pallas Partners LLP

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Litigation: General Commercial

Duane Loft
5
Duane Loft
5
Band 5
Litigation: Securities: Plaintiffs

Michael Hanin
3
Michael Hanin
3
Band 3