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Kerry C. Donovan

Partner

Admitted to practice only in New Jersey and New York

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An exceptionally versatile litigator, Kerry Donovan has experience in a broad range of complex commercial litigation, including securities and M&A-related litigation, antitrust, RICO, and bankruptcy. As a former federal law clerk, her inside understanding of the judicial process enables her to provide strategic and creative solutions for her clients.

Key Matters

Kerry’s current and recent representative experience includes the following:

Representing a global investment bank in class action lawsuit in the Southern District of New York alleging collusion among banks to restrain competition by preventing the development of anonymous exchange trading of stock loans.
Representing a multinational pharmaceutical company and certain of its former officers in a federal securities class action in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania arising out of alleged underlying violations of the FCA.
Representing a major financial firm and certain of its former directors and officers in a consolidated federal class action and related shareholder derivative actions, arising out of a more than US$2 billion drop in the company’s market capitalization in February 2018 following the announcement of the company’s 2017 financial results and dividend guidance for 2018.
Representing a global investment bank and certain of its former directors and officers in a federal securities class action and related shareholder derivative litigation in the Southern District of New York arising out of alleged underlying violations of the FCPA and other state and federal laws, in which our client faces billions of dollars of damages.
Successfully represented a large U.S. based multinational conglomerate in a post-closing dispute over minority shareholder rights. After a two-week arbitration, panel awarded our client with approximately US$300 million, as well as attorneys’ fees and pre- and post-award interest.
Won dismissal of a putative nationwide class action against major financial firms alleging RICO violations in connection with the design and sale of fixed-index annuities in the District of Kansas.
Won dismissal of a Lanham Act case against a multinational consumer packaged goods company for allegedly deceptive marketing practices in their pet food packaging. On appeal, the Sixth Circuit affirmed in a precedential decision.
Successfully secured summary judgment for a leading technology company and its CEO in a case where the plaintiff sought more than US$500 million for claims ranging from fraud to violations of statutory labor law. On appeal, obtained a decision from the Third Circuit affirming the entry of judgment.
Served as outside counsel to the court-appointed Examiner in an investigation into the bankruptcy of Caesars Entertainment Operating Company, Inc.

Capabilities

Litigation/Trials

Advertising Litigation

Antitrust/Competition

Appellate & Critical Motions

Financial Services Litigation

Bankruptcy Litigation & Investigations

Class Actions & Group Litigation

Commercial Litigation & Disputes

International Arbitration

Securities, M&A & Corporate Governance Litigation

Key Matters

Kerry’s current and recent representative experience includes the following:

Representing a global investment bank in class action lawsuit in the Southern District of New York alleging collusion among banks to restrain competition by preventing the development of anonymous exchange trading of stock loans.
Representing a multinational pharmaceutical company and certain of its former officers in a federal securities class action in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania arising out of alleged underlying violations of the FCA.
Representing a major financial firm and certain of its former directors and officers in a consolidated federal class action and related shareholder derivative actions, arising out of a more than US$2 billion drop in the company’s market capitalization in February 2018 following the announcement of the company’s 2017 financial results and dividend guidance for 2018.
Representing a global investment bank and certain of its former directors and officers in a federal securities class action and related shareholder derivative litigation in the Southern District of New York arising out of alleged underlying violations of the FCPA and other state and federal laws, in which our client faces billions of dollars of damages.
Successfully represented a large U.S. based multinational conglomerate in a post-closing dispute over minority shareholder rights. After a two-week arbitration, panel awarded our client with approximately US$300 million, as well as attorneys’ fees and pre- and post-award interest.
Won dismissal of a putative nationwide class action against major financial firms alleging RICO violations in connection with the design and sale of fixed-index annuities in the District of Kansas.
Won dismissal of a Lanham Act case against a multinational consumer packaged goods company for allegedly deceptive marketing practices in their pet food packaging. On appeal, the Sixth Circuit affirmed in a precedential decision.
Successfully secured summary judgment for a leading technology company and its CEO in a case where the plaintiff sought more than US$500 million for claims ranging from fraud to violations of statutory labor law. On appeal, obtained a decision from the Third Circuit affirming the entry of judgment.
Served as outside counsel to the court-appointed Examiner in an investigation into the bankruptcy of Caesars Entertainment Operating Company, Inc.