- Counsel to several of the largest CDO, CLO, RMBS, and CMBS trustees in various commercial litigation matters.
- Counsel to an international insurer in various coverage litigations, including federal and state appeals.
- Obtained a favorable settlement for a major investment fund in litigation brought against a counterparty to an investment agreement.
- Obtained a favorable settlement for a technology company in litigation involving claims for patent infringement, misappropriation of trade secrets, and breach of contract.
- Represented a victim in litigation arising out of the Dreier LLP bankruptcy, resulting in a favorable settlement.
- Represented a defendant in litigation arising out of the Refco bankruptcy, resulting in the affirmance on appeal of the dismissal of all claims.
- Represented a foreign medical supply manufacturer in litigation arising out of the Oil-for-Food Program.
- Represented one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies in patent infringement actions.
- Represented the American Bankers Association as amicus in an appeal in a high-profile case involving a multibillion-dollar settlement of RMBS repurchase and servicing claims. Obtained discovery in the United States pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1782 for proceeding in a foreign tribunal.
- Represented a high-speed trading firm in contract, technology, and compliance matters.
- Phone: +1 212 210 9528
- Email: alexander.lorenzo@alston.com
Alex Lorenzo concentrates his practice on complex commercial litigation, with a particular focus on financial services and insurance coverage litigation. Alex has extensive experience representing financial institutions in disputes arising from their roles in securitized transactions. He has represented plaintiffs and defendants in trials, appeals, arbitrations, and pre-litigation counseling matters. Alex has served as lead counsel to numerous U.S. and foreign entities in federal and state courts throughout the country.
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In the News July 20, 2023Law360 | 3rd Circ. Decision Irrelevant to Hertz SEC Suit, 2nd Circ. ToldAlex Lorenzo and Kelsey Kingsbery are noted for representing National Union before the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.In the News July 20, 2023Law360 | 3rd Circ. Decision Irrelevant to Hertz SEC Suit, 2nd Circ. ToldAlex Lorenzo and Kelsey Kingsbery are noted for representing National Union before the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.
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In the News February 22, 2023Yahoo Finance | U.S. Bank Law Division Honors Alston & Bird with Invested in Diversity AwardAlston & Bird is featured for receiving the U.S. Bank Law Division’s 2022 “Invested in Diversity” award that recognizes our mutual commitment to advancing diversity in the legal profession, and Richard Hays is quoted and Alex Lorenzo is mentioned.In the News February 22, 2023Yahoo Finance | U.S. Bank Law Division Honors Alston & Bird with Invested in Diversity AwardAlston & Bird is featured for receiving the U.S. Bank Law Division’s 2022 “Invested in Diversity” award that recognizes our mutual commitment to advancing diversity in the legal profession, and Richard Hays is quoted and Alex Lorenzo is mentioned.
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Press Release February 16, 2023U.S. Bank Honors Alston & Bird With 2022 “Invested in Diversity” AwardThe U.S. Bank Law Division has named Alston & Bird the recipient of the 2022 “Invested in Diversity” Award. Now in its fourth year, the award recognizes one of the Law Division’s close outside counsel partners for advancing diversity in the legal profession.Press Release February 16, 2023U.S. Bank Honors Alston & Bird With 2022 “Invested in Diversity” AwardThe U.S. Bank Law Division has named Alston & Bird the recipient of the 2022 “Invested in Diversity” Award. Now in its fourth year, the award recognizes one of the Law Division’s close outside counsel partners for advancing diversity in the legal profession.
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Advisories September 9, 2022Finance / Financial Services Litigation Advisory: Debtholders Are Not Entitled to Keep $500 Million MistakesOur Finance and Financial Services Litigation Groups examine why the Second Circuit vacated the district court’s ruling that Revlon’s creditors could keep a mistakenly sent $500 million payment.Advisories September 9, 2022Finance / Financial Services Litigation Advisory: Debtholders Are Not Entitled to Keep $500 Million MistakesOur Finance and Financial Services Litigation Groups examine why the Second Circuit vacated the district court’s ruling that Revlon’s creditors could keep a mistakenly sent $500 million payment.
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In the News March 25, 2022Law360 | Judge Denies Hertz Another Try At $23M Insurance SuitAlexander S. Lorenzo and Kelsey Kingsbery are noted for defending National Union against lawsuits filed by Hertz.In the News March 25, 2022Law360 | Judge Denies Hertz Another Try At $23M Insurance SuitAlexander S. Lorenzo and Kelsey Kingsbery are noted for defending National Union against lawsuits filed by Hertz.
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In the News March 31, 2021Reuters, Law360 | Hertz’s Insurance Policies Didn’t Cover $27 Million Cost of SEC InvestigationAlex Lorenzo and Kelsey Kingsbery are noted for successfully representing National Union Fire Insurance Co. of Pittsburgh in a breach of contract insurance lawsuit before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.In the News March 31, 2021Reuters, Law360 | Hertz’s Insurance Policies Didn’t Cover $27 Million Cost of SEC InvestigationAlex Lorenzo and Kelsey Kingsbery are noted for successfully representing National Union Fire Insurance Co. of Pittsburgh in a breach of contract insurance lawsuit before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
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In the News January 27, 2021Law360 | Taiwanese Chem Co. must Arbitrate Claims Over Soured JVAlex Lorenzo and Karl Geercken are noted for representing China Petrochemical Development Corporation in an international arbitration lawsuit before the U.S. District Court for Connecticut.In the News January 27, 2021Law360 | Taiwanese Chem Co. must Arbitrate Claims Over Soured JVAlex Lorenzo and Karl Geercken are noted for representing China Petrochemical Development Corporation in an international arbitration lawsuit before the U.S. District Court for Connecticut.
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General Publications March 14, 2016"Using U.S. Discovery Procedures in International Arbitration," New York Law Journal, March 14, 2016.New York and U.S. litigators might take for granted the ability to use discovery requests, but the United States is the exception to the global rule when it comes to the gathering of evidence.General Publications March 14, 2016"Using U.S. Discovery Procedures in International Arbitration," New York Law Journal, March 14, 2016.New York and U.S. litigators might take for granted the ability to use discovery requests, but the United States is the exception to the global rule when it comes to the gathering of evidence.
弁護士登録
- ニューヨーク州
- Connecticut
学歴
- University of Notre Dame (法務博士, 2005)
- Dartmouth College (A.B., 2002)
VIDEOS | JULY 13, 2018
Litigation Tools and Strategies: The Uses and Benefits of Interpleader Actions
Alex Lorenzo, a partner in the firm's Litigation & Trial practice, explains the basis for interpleader actions and how they can benefit companies when faced with multiple claims from competing parties.
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