Gregory Farrell
Locations
Bar Admissions
New York
Education
University of Pennsylvania Law School, J.D., 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., magna cum laude
Practices
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.
Selected 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
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
News & Insights For Gregory Farrell
View All News & InsightsThe American Lawyer Highlights Hughes Hubbard’s Success Representing SKAT in $1.1B Tax Fraud Litigation
The American Lawyer highlighted Hughes Hubbard’s successes and strategies in representing the Customs and Tax Administration of the Kingdom of Denmark, or Skatteforvaltningen (SKAT), in its ongoing multi-district litigation to recover $1.1 billion from a tax fraud scheme involving fraudulent claims for refunds on tax withheld from Danish dividends.
SKAT Reaches Settlements with Six Pension Plans in $2.1B Tax Fraud Litigation
Hughes Hubbard finalized additional settlements on behalf of the Customs and Tax Administration of the Kingdom of Denmark, or Skatteforvaltningen (SKAT), with six pension plans accused of participating in a $2.1 billion tax fraud scheme involving fraudulent claims for refunds on tax withheld from stock dividends.
Litigation Wrap: Third Quarter 2025
Read about the firm’s most exciting recent litigation and arbitration victories in our Litigation Wrap for the third quarter of 2025.
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