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Brian Donovan litigates complex commercial disputes principally on behalf of large financial institutions and insurers. He has worked extensively on both the plaintiff and defense side in state and federal court, with a focus on antitrust, market manipulation, and general commercial and contractual disputes. Many of these disputes have been the subject of large class actions and multidistrict litigation proceedings.
Brian also maintains an active government investigations practice and has represented clients in the financial services sector in investigations by state and federal regulators, including the SEC, Federal Reserve Board, state financial services regulators, and state attorneys general.
J.D., Cornell Law School, magna cum laude, Order of the Coif
B.S., Cornell University
New York
Law Clerk, Hon. Frank P. Geraci, U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York
May 22, 2023
HSBC, Scotiabank Win Silver Price Manipulation Suit
Representing a large financial institution in connection with all civil litigation arising out of alleged LIBOR manipulation, alleging antitrust, commodities manipulation, and other claims.
Representing a large financial institution in connection with all civil litigation arising out of alleged manipulation of gold, silver, and platinum/palladium benchmarks, alleging antitrust, commodities manipulation, and other claims.
Representing a large financial institution in connection with a government investigation into its ESG-related financing, investing, and advisory activity.
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March 14, 2023
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May 22, 2023
HSBC, Scotiabank Win Silver Price Manipulation Suit
Representing a large financial institution in connection with all civil litigation arising out of alleged LIBOR manipulation, alleging antitrust, commodities manipulation, and other claims.
Representing a large financial institution in connection with all civil litigation arising out of alleged manipulation of gold, silver, and platinum/palladium benchmarks, alleging antitrust, commodities manipulation, and other claims.
Representing a large financial institution in connection with a government investigation into its ESG-related financing, investing, and advisory activity.
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March 14, 2023
STOLI Policy? Don't Count on the Return of Premiums
May 22, 2023
HSBC, Scotiabank Win Silver Price Manipulation Suit
J.D., Cornell Law School, magna cum laude, Order of the Coif
B.S., Cornell University
New York
Law Clerk, Hon. Frank P. Geraci, U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York