Brian Kerr

Partner

Brian Kerr

New York

P: +1.212.408.2543
F: +1.212.259.2543
  • Prosecuted or defended hundreds of actions arising from corporate and securities laws in state and federal courts around the country
  • Prosecuted securities fraud action against Vivendi, SA on behalf of institutional investors and French minority shareholders
  • Prosecuted derivative action arising from the Bear Stearns collapse on behalf of a hedge fund
  • Prosecuted securities fraud action against Tyco International on behalf of institutional investors
  • Prosecuted securities action against Rite Aid on behalf of shareholders
  • Prosecuted art disparagement and defamation case against The Keith Haring Foundation on behalf of a group of art collectors
  • Prosecuted antitrust case against The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts on behalf of a UK film producer
  • Prosecuted defamation/breach of contract case against News Corp. and HarperCollins on behalf of book publisher/editor
  • Prosecuted complex contract dispute against News Corp., Sony, Universal, and Paramount on behalf of Australian media group
  • Prosecuted AAA arbitration against U.S. Soccer Federation on behalf of former goalkeeper for U.S. Women's National Soccer Team
  • Advised global conglomerate on issues arising from takeover transaction
  • Advised transportation company on securities issues
  • Advised Chinese technology company on acquisition issues
  • Advised senior executive on matters arising from business dissolution
  • Advised financial advisory firm on contract matters
  • Advised art dealer on general contract matters
  • Advised collector in matter involving alleged stolen art
  • Advised artist on contract matters and copyright/licensing issues