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George Kroup

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gkroup@BKBfirm.com
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George Kroup is a Partner at Baughman Kroup Bosse and Head of the New York Office. He is a creative lawyer with substantial experience in every aspect of commercial litigation practice, from pre-dispute research and investigation through trial and appeal. He has taken cases to conclusion before federal and state courts, bankruptcy courts, arbitral bodies, and administrative tribunals. George works across industries and sectors. His significant matters over the years have involved financial services firms, software and consulting companies, and telecommunications and entertainment companies, among others. Many of his engagements have a cross-border component, and he has frequently partnered with counsel and experts from other European, Latin American, and Caribbean jurisdictions to apply foreign law in U.S. courts or to resolve international disputes that implicate U.S. law.

George’s recent notable representations include trial counsel in an international arbitration involving Latin American telecom companies and as lead counsel in a valuation dispute regarding a closely held company and complex tax law issues. He is currently engaged as litigation counsel for multiple investment managers or their portfolio companies involving various matters, a national bank, a substantial media and entertainment firm, and one of the country's largest cable and internet broadband providers.  

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Education

  • University of Chicago Law School, J.D. (2007) with honors
    Order of the Coif
    Semifinalist, Hinton Moot Court Competition

  • Cornell University, B.A., College Scholar (2002)
    Cornell Branch of Telluride Association
    College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Scholar

Bar & Court Admissions

BAR ADMISSIONS 

  • New York


COURT ADMISSIONS

  • U.S. District Court (SDNY, EDNY)

  • U.S. Court of Appeals (Second and Third Circuit)

  • U.S. Court of Appeals (D.C. Cir.)

  • Civil Litigation

    • Represents a renewable energy company in breach of contract claims against the purchaser of various clean energy projects.

    • Represents investment management firm in litigation against majority owners of the fund formerly under management.

    • Represents the independent director of a company named as a defendant in litigation arising from complex debt restructuring.

    • Represents an SaaS firm in breach of contract litigation.

    • Represents a major cable and broadband provider in breach of contract litigation.

    • Represented a cryptocurrency firm in various matters related to the stablecoin USDC and claims for expedited relief brought by USDC users.

    • Represented partner in a joint real estate venture in expedited proceedings brought by former partners for injunctive relief.

    • Represented an international cell tower builder in arbitration claims concerning breach of asset purchase and share purchase agreements and in arbitration claims and related federal court matters concerning breach of a shareholders agreement.

    • Represented minority investors in arbitration claims against a multi-billion dollar asset management firm in connection with the unlawful forced redemption of their membership interests.

    • Represented a power plant builder and operator in connection with a multimillion-dollar statutory interpleader action arising from a dispute between investors.

    • Represented, as trial and appellate counsel, a major cable provider in a lawsuit alleging violations of FCC regulations. Obtained a complete victory on de novo review by the full commission.

    • Represented the media company debtor in a disputed bankruptcy confirmation proceeding. The debtor’s plan was confirmed over all objections.

    • Represented a global financial institution in a lawsuit concerning the valuation of defaulted derivatives contracts. The matter settled at trial.

    • Represented an energy company – and obtained a total victory – in a dispute concerning the tax obligations of affiliated entities following a spin-off transaction.

    • Represented the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, and the Institute of International Bankers as amicus curiae in connection with litigation arising from the Madoff bankruptcy.

    Employment Law

    • Represented an international solar energy company accused of violating the whistleblower retaliation provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Achieved dismissal of all claims.

    • Represented an employee with SEC whistleblower claims against a financial services firm.

    • Represented plaintiffs and defendants in connection with litigation and advice concerning non-compete obligations and other restrictive covenants.

    • Represented ex-executives and employers in separation negotiations, including alleged claims of gender and racial discrimination under Title VII.

    Pro Bono Matters

    • Represented various artists and arts organizations in litigation and dispute matters through Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts.

    • Represented a resident alien subject to deportation in appellate proceedings before the U.S. Court of Appeals.

    • Represented veterans’ organizations as amici curiae in support of challenges to the Department of Defense’s discriminatory policies against transgender service members.

    • Represented New York City Bar Association’s Cyrus Vance Center in connection with engagements concerning international anti-corruption law.

  • Walden Macht & Haran LLP, New York, New York (2019-2021)

    • Senior Counsel

    Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, New York, New York (2007-2018)

    • Associate