Matthew Schwartz, John Zach, and Craig Wenner were chosen as The American Lawyer's Litigator of the Week for the firm’s jury verdict – worth more than $218 million with interest – in favor of client BTA Bank.
On December 14, following a three-week trial, a unanimous jury sitting in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York returned a verdict in favor of BTA on all claims against Triadou SPV and awarding $100 million plus interest. Matthew, John, and Craig were interviewed by Ross Todd about the case, for which the full trial team included Marshall Dore Louis, Valecia Battle, Sabina Mariella, Lindsey Ruff, Erica Sweeting, and Sophie Roytblat.