Financial Institution Litigation

Dogged Defense in a Heavily Regulated Industry

Heavily regulated industries call for highly-skilled counsel — particularly in today’s evolving regulatory environment. Our attorneys have a reputation for their indefatigable defense and regulatory know-how. That's why a multibillion-dollar financial services firm has relied on our counsel for nearly 20 years.

Bank Successfully Forecloses on Loan Mortgages

Mintz represented Anglo Irish Bank in a successful New York County Supreme Court action to foreclose $165 million in construction loan mortgages. The judge authorized a receiver to complete construction of the building and charge the financing of the bank to the mortgager.

Mintz Achieves Significant Victory for Citizens Bank in $102M Ponzi Scheme Lawsuit

Mintz’s litigation team achieved a significant victory for Citizens Bank, securing a dismissal of claims by a class of investors that Citizens and a co-defendant aided and abetted a $102 million Ponzi scheme that started in 2008. The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit upheld the dismissal.

Eurobond Holders Obtain Arbitration Award

Mintz secured an arbitration award of more than $140 million for bank and insurance bondholders following a Eurobond default. The matter against the British Virgin Islander bond issuer, the Egyptian guarantor companies, and two individual owners was found to involve fraud and misappropriations of assets.

Our Approach

Facing a high-stakes litigation or government investigation? Our attorneys understand the risks and regulations. We've handled some of the most complex matters over the last 20 years. Our experience ranges from civil and criminal internal investigations and government regulatory and enforcement actions to parallel proceedings and complex litigation.

We have a history of successfully counseling clients through arbitration, mediation, complex settlements, and, of course, trials. If an early dismissal or early settlement is the goal, we can do that. If a trial is best, our tenacious team of litigators can do that too. We work with you to design and implement a defensive strategy that will efficiently and effectively achieve the desired outcome, and let you get back to business.

Success Before US Regulators