Friedman Kaplan is pleased to announce the promotion of Andrew Englander to Counsel. Mr. Englander joined the firm as an Associate in 2013, and since that time has represented major public and private companies as well as officers and directors in connection with complex commercial litigation matters, including with regard to issues of fiduciary duty. He also represents companies and individuals in internal investigations and in white collar criminal matters. More

Friedman Kaplan has formed a LIBOR Transition Task Force, led by litigation partner Anne Beaumont, to study and prepare for the expected cessation of the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), which will occur no later than the end of 2021—and perhaps sooner. Given LIBOR’s pervasive use, the consequences of its permanent discontinuation will be felt—for better or worse—throughout the financial markets. As one market participant recently observed, “a misstep could have substantial consequences for investors globally.” More