Elizabeth A. Buckel

• 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.
• Counsel to a large international insurer in high-exposure commercial coverage litigations across the country arising out of liability relating to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS or “forever chemicals.”
• Second-chaired a one-week trial on behalf of a CDO trustee in action involving contractual and equitable claims brought against the collateral manager and affiliated parties. (S.D.N.Y.).
• Counsel to a multibillion-dollar insurance company against perpetrators of a highly publicized Ponzi scheme in parallel multi-year litigation and arbitration proceedings. (S.D.N.Y., AAA, Del. Ch.).
• Counsel to a major U.S. automobile insurance company in approximately 100 actions in New York and Georgia arising out of the payout of automobile insurance claims. (N.Y. Sup. Ct., E.D.N.Y., Ga. Sup. Ct.).
• Counsel to 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.).
• Represented a state-owned foreign bank in civil action in New York involving a multibillion-dollar fraud and civil conspiracy. (N.Y. Sup. Ct.).
• Represented a CDO trustee at trial and 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 major U.S. investment bank in transaction-related litigation in the commercial division of the New York State Supreme Court alleging tortious interference with contract and unjust enrichment. (N.Y. Sup. Ct.).
• Represented a group of investment funds in litigation brought against an Asian sovereign wealth fund, asserting violations of the federal securities laws in connection with a debt offering. (S.D.N.Y.).

Elizabeth Buckel concentrates her practice on complex commercial litigation, with a special focus on financial services and insurance. She has experience representing global financial institutions in diverse litigation matters related to structured products and derivative instruments, including collateralized debt and loan obligations, residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities, and credit default swaps.

Elizabeth has particular expertise in corporate trust matters and navigates clients through specialized court procedures across the country to efficiently resolve trust-related issues. Elizabeth also handles commercial coverage matters, working closely with multinational insurance companies to navigate complex commercial coverage and reinsurance disputes. Elizabeth was recognized in the 2025 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch^® for her work in commercial litigation.

Elizabeth has been a key member of teams representing multinational corporations in complex, multi-year tort and contract disputes in multiple venues and jurisdictions. She also represents corporations and individuals in internal investigations and investigations before state and federal regulatory agencies including the DOJ, SEC, and FINRA.

Elizabeth is committed to giving back to her community and maintains an active pro bono practice, including working with Sanctuary for Families to represent domestic violence victims.

Before attending law school, Elizabeth worked in investment banking at Bank of America Merrill Lynch.

Bar Admissions

• New York

Education

• Georgetown University (J.D., 2013)
• Georgetown University (B.S.F.S., 2008)

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