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Gregory Farrell

New York City

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Gregory Farrell is a litigation counsel in Hughes Hubbard & Reed's New York office. His practice focuses on complex commercial and bankruptcy litigation. He currently represents the Danish tax authority as plaintiff in efforts to recover proceeds of a $ 2 billion fraud. His past representations include Republic Airways Holdings Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries in their Chapter 11 reorganization proceeding and the trustee in the Securities Investor Protection Act (SIPA) liquidations of Lehman Brothers Inc. and MF Global Inc., two of the largest bankruptcies in United States history. Gregory also maintains an active pro bono practice, representing clients in voting rights, prisoners' rights and immigration cases.

Professional Activities

  • Member, American Bar Association
  • Member, New York State Bar Association
  • Member, Federal Bar Council

Recognition

  • Recognized in New York Super Lawyers as a "Rising Star" (2015 – 2022) 

Court Admissions

  • United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
  • United States District Court for the Western District of New York
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

Highlighted Matters

  • In re Customs and Tax Administration of the Kingdom of Denmakr (SKAT) Tax Refund Scheme Litigation, 18-md-2865 (S.D.N.Y.): Representation of Danish tax agency in litigation to recover fraudulent tax refunds
  • In re Republic Airways Holdings Inc., No. 18-1255 (2d Cir.) Representation of chapter 11 debtors in appeal concerning the substantive consolidation provisions in confirmed plan of reorganization
  • Sanum Investments Limited v. ST Group Co., Ltd., et al., No 651539/17 (Sup. Ct. N.Y. Cty.): Representation of company in defense of action seeking to recognize $200 million foreign judgment
  • In re Republic Airways Holdings Inc., No. 16-10429 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.): Representation of chapter 11 debtors in defense of claims seeking to enforce liquidated damages provisions
  • Copernico Argentina Fund v. Ojea-Quintana., No. 17-00828 (S.D.N.Y.):  Representation of company in defending against shareholder derivative action alleging fraud and seeking injunctive relief
  • In re Lehman Brothers Inc., No. 08-01420 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y): Representation of trustee for the SIPA liquidation of a Security and Exchange Commission (SEC)-regulated broker-dealer in trial of bonus compensation claims by former Lehman Brothers employees
  • In re MF Global Inc., No. 11-02790 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.): Representation of trustee for the SIPA liquidation of a U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission and SEC-regulated broker-dealer in trial of claim alleging unauthorized trading
  • In re Republic Airways Holdings Inc., No. 16-10429 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y.): Representation of Chapter 11 debtors in litigations concerning the approval of restructured business relationships essential for a successful reorganization 
  • Georgia State Conference of the NAACP v. Raffensperger, No. 1:21-cv-1259 (N.D. Ga.): Pro bono representation of civil rights organizations challenging overhaul to Georgia’s election law following the 2020 election
  • Wiggins v. Medina, No. 14-591 (2d Cir.):  Pro bono representation of former inmate whose constitutional due process claims were dismissed as barred by Heck v. Humphrey
  • Hirsi v. Barr, No. 17-3981 (2d Cir.):  Pro bono representation of refugee in appeal of denial of asylum claim
  • Georgia Coalition for the People’s Agenda, et al. v. Raffensperger, No. 18-cv-04727 (N.D. Ga.):  Pro bono representation of civil rights organizations in litigation challenging Georgia law concerning voter registration procedure
  • Georgia State Conference of the NAACP et al. v. Kemp, No. 16-cv-00219 (N.D. Ga.): Representation of civil rights organizations in litigation challenging aspects of Georgia's voter registration procedure
Second Circuit Affirms Bankruptcy Court’s Exercise of Jurisdiction over Post-Confirmation Contractual Dispute.
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Bankruptcy Court Exercises Jurisdiction Over Foreign Defendant Based on Consent to Jurisdiction Clauses in Loan Agreement and DIP Order.
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News

Litigation Wrap: First Quarter 2025
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Favorable Judgments Entered After SKAT Litigation Win
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Firm Reaches Settlement with US Investor for Danish Tax Agency SKAT in $2.1B Tax Fraud Litigation
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Hughes Hubbard Wins ~$500 Million Jury Trial for Denmark's SKAT in $2.1 Billion Tax Fraud Litigation
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Litigation Wrap: Fourth Quarter 2024
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Firm Achieves Relief for LGBTQ+ Peruvian Woman Facing Deportation
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Litigation Wrap: Winter 2023-2024
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Hughes Hubbard Promotes Four to Counsel
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Hughes Hubbard Wins Asylum for Somali Refugee
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Firm Takes Georgia to Court Over New Voter Bill
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HHR Wins Pivotal Victory for Denmark in $2.1B Tax Fraud Case
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In Airline Economics: Stipulated Loss Value Damages Provisions Grounded in US Court
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Firm's Republic Team Obtains Summary Judgment in Aircraft Lease Dispute
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Judge Confirms Initial Victory for Denmark in $2.1B Tax Fraud Case
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​Firm Wins Ruling Against Georgia in Voter Suppression Case
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Firm Wins 2 Turnaround Atlas Awards for Restructuring Work
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​Hughes Hubbard Helps Achieve Important Settlement With Georgia in Voting Rights Suit
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Lehman Team Wins Approval to Begin Payout to Senior Creditors
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Hughes Hubbard Achieves Blind Justice for Visually Impaired Ex-Convict
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Lehman Team Scores Two Key Victories
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District Court Affirms Decision Regarding Set-Off in Lehman
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Education
  • University of Pennsylvania Law School, J.D., 2008, Certificate in Business and Public Policy, The Wharton School, Article Editor, University of Pennsylvania Journal of Labor and Employment Law
  • Arizona State University, B.A., 2004, magna cum laude
Bar Admissions
  • New York, 2009
Areas of Focus
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