EDITORIAL REVIEW
DiBlasi’s securities expertise, which stretches back to 1980s insider-trading
cases and the Salomon Treasury auction scandal of 1991, well-prepared
him for a leading role sorting out the Panic of 2008.
—2008 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in America
DiBlasi deserves big props for serving as liaison counsel to 55 investment banks in a series of IPO-allocation class action suits.
— Lawdragon,
January 2008
Finance industry investigations don’t faze him,
whether it’s the NASD, NYSE or Chicago Board Options Exchange.
— Lawdragon,
October 2006
Colleagues on the defense side and courtroom opponents say that Gandolfo DiBlasi is easily among the best defense lawyers in securities litigation, though a few plaintiffs' lawyers feel that his "very aggressive" approach to litigation is a mixed blessing. Gandolfo also represents companies and their officers in government investigations, and serves as a crucial member of Sullivan & Cromwell's outstanding litigation team. He regularly represents Goldman Sachs and is the liaison defense counsel for a group of banks facing 300 consolidated suits alleging fraud with boom-time initial public offerings, known as the "IPO allocation suits."
— Lawdragon,
October 2005
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Gandolfo V. DiBlasi
Partner
New York
Phone +1-212-558-3836
Fax +1-212-558-3588
Vince DiBlasi is a member of Sullivan & Cromwell’s
Litigation Group. After joining the Firm in 1978, he built a global reputation representing clients in
several of the largest financial services industry cases of the past two decades.
Mr. DiBlasi has served as lead counsel to clients in major investigations, such as:
- the insider trading and market manipulation cases of the late 1980s;
- the government securities investigations arising from the Salomon Brothers Treasury auction scandal;
- the pay-to-play investigations in the municipal securities market;
- the Orange County litigation and investigation;
- various Enron-related matters;
- investigations into practices related to IPOs and research analysts;
- investigations relating to market timing of mutual funds; and
- representation of several clients in connection with litigation and investigations concerning allegedly “back dated” options.
Mr. DiBlasi is currently representing clients in litigation arising from mortgage-related securities, liquidity concerns and auction rate securities.
He has handled many investigations by the
Securities and Exchange Commission and self-regulatory organizations such as the
New York Stock Exchange,
National Association of Securities Dealers and
Chicago Board Options Exchange, including trials.
Mr. DiBlasi also regularly represents leading investment banking firms in connection with major legal developments affecting the investment banking
industry.
Selected Cases
- Represents a major financial institution and serves as liaison counsel to 55 investment banks in the IPO allocation class actions, one of the most
complex and long-running corporate and securities litigation matters ever. The litigation consists of 309 putative or certified class action suits that
have been filed since early 2001, each relating to an initial public offering managed by one or more of the defendants during the "dot com" boom of the
late 1990s. Mr. DiBlasi was selected for this role by his peers at other top law firms
- Counsel to Oxford Health Plans in class action and derivative litigation arising out of the 1997 collapse of Oxford’s stock price
- Represented David Duncan, former lead Arthur Andersen engagement partner for Enron. Following reversal of Arthur Andersen’s conviction, federal court
granted motion to vacate Mr. Duncan’s guilty plea
- Served as counsel to First Boston in connection with Orange County’s bankruptcy in a case brought by the SEC
Mr. DiBlasi has earned many of the legal industry’s top rankings and is recognized as a leading authority on securities and commodities class actions and
derivatives suits. He frequently is retained to consult with board committees and board members.
Professional Activities and Community Involvement
Recent Recognitions
- Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business – recognized as a leading litigator in Securities (2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004); in
White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations (2004); and in General Commercial Litigation (2003–2004)
- Chambers Global: The World's Leading Lawyers for Business – recognized as a leading lawyer in General Commercial Litigation (2003)
- The Legal 500, US Volume III – recognized as a leading lawyer in Corporate Governance and SEC, Securities Shareholder Litigation, and SEC
Investigation and Enforcement (2009, 2007)
- The Best Lawyers in America – recognized as a leading lawyer in Bet-the-Company Litigation, Corporate Governance and Compliance, and
White-Collar Criminal Defense (2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006); in Commercial Litigation (2009, 2008, 2007); and in Business Litigation (2005-2006)
- The International Who’s Who of Commercial Litigation Lawyers – recognized for Commercial Litigation (2009, 2008, 2006, 2004/2005)
- The International Who’s Who of Commercial Litigation Lawyers – recognized for Commercial Litigation (2006, 2005, 2003-2004)
- Euromoney's Benchmark: America's Leading Litigation Firms and Attorneys - recognized as a star in General Commercial Litigation (National)
(2010, 2009, 2008), Securities Litigation (National) (2010, 2009, 2008), White-Collar Crime (National) (2010, 2009, 2008), and Litigation (New York) (2010,
2008)
* Euromoney's Guide to the World's Leading White Collar Crime Lawyers - recognized for White-Collar Crime (2008)
* Euromoney's Guide to the Leading United States Litigation Lawyers – recognized for Litigation (2005)
- Lawdragon – selected as one of "100 Lawyers You Need to Know in Securities Litigation" (2008)
- Lawdragon – selected as one of the "500 Leading Lawyers in America" (2009-2010, 2008, 2007, 2006)
- Lawdragon – selected as one of the "500 Leading Litigators in America" (2006)
- New York Super Lawyers – selected as one of The Top 100 lawyers (2009, 2008, 2007)
- New York Super Lawyers – selected as a leading lawyer in the area of Securities Litigation (2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006)
- New York Super Lawyers – selected as a leading lawyer in the area of Criminal Defense: White Collar (2009, 2006)
Education
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