- Counsel to several of the largest CDO, CLO, RMBS, and CMBS trustees in various commercial litigation matters and commercial trust disputes in state and federal court.
- Second-chaired a one-week trial on behalf of CDO trustee in action involving contractual and equitable claims brought against the collateral manager and affiliated parties. (S.D.N.Y.).
- Defense counsel for a CDO trustee in a $100 million civil action alleging breach of duties under the Indenture and other governing documents. (S.D.N.Y.).
- Defense counsel for two U.S. banks both in their individual capacities and as trustees of separate mortgage trusts in civil actions alleging breach of contract and other claims related to the banks’ actions and assignments after borrower defaults. (Del. Super., Del. Supr.).
- Defense counsel for a warehouse lender in a civil action alleging breach of contract, equitable, and tort claims arising out of the failed sale of mortgage loans. (N.Y. Sup. Ct.).
- Defense counsel for a major U.S. automobile insurance company in approximately 100 actions in New York alleging breach of contract and consumer protection claims arising out of the payout of automobile insurance claims. (N.Y. Sup. Ct., E.D.N.Y.).
- Counsel to a major U.S. health insurance company related to the negotiation and procurement of a Medicare Advantage contract for a major municipality’s retirees.
- Represented a state-owned foreign bank in civil action in New York involving multibillion-dollar fraud and civil conspiracy. (N.Y. Sup. Ct.).
- Represented a CDO trustee at trial and prevailed on appeal in an interpleader action arising out of a dispute over the interpretation of Indenture provisions. (S.D.N.Y., 2d Cir.).
- Represented a CLO trustee in multiple proceedings arising out of a public auction of loans and equity interests in distressed companies. (S.D.N.Y., Bankr. Del.).
Senior Associate,
- Phone: +1 212 210 1289
- Email: elizabeth.buckel@alston.com
Elizabeth is a complex commercial and financial services litigator who leverages her financial background and industry experience to understand her clients' business needs and goals. She represents multinational corporations, financial institutions, and insurance companies in high-stakes disputes throughout the United States.