Vincent A.Sama

Vincent is a nationally recognized commercial, financial services and securities litigator. Over the past decade, he has been ranked by Chambers USA, Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White Inc.), The Legal 500 US (Legalese Ltd.) and Euromoney’s Expert Guides (Legal Media Group). Chambers USA has mentioned that he is "one of the most recognizable commercial and securities litigators in the market" and is considered a "go-to litigator, particularly for financial services disputes." Clients noted to Chambers that he is "exceptionally clever and innovative, with a deep understanding of the law" and an "excellent negotiator", and that he" [e]ffectively integrates business knowledge and practical instincts with his mastery of the law and court procedures in solving complex legal problems." Also, The Legal 500 US (Legalese Ltd.) repeatedly has recognized him as a Leading Lawyer and noted his "formidable reputation" and described him as "one of the top bet-the-company litigators in the country, who consistently comes up with innovative and thoughtful ideas that result in winning strategies" and "a standout superstar litigator." Similarly, in 2019 a client described him to Chambers USA as "the best go-to litigator in bet-the-company situations."

Vincent's litigation and investigations experience includes representation of companies, financial institutions, hedge funds, Boards of Directors and Special Committees, directors and senior management in matters involving finance, accounting and federal and state securities law issues, derivative litigation, insurance/reinsurance, mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate dispositions, recapitalizations, restructurings and reorganizations of entities, intellectual property, sports, entertainment, joint ventures, long-term contractual relationships, real estate development and finance, and antitrust cases. He has handled high-profile and bet-the-company cases in the state and federal courts of New York, and federal and state courts in various parts of the country, as well as various arbitrations, including proceedings administered by the International Chamber of Commerce, American Arbitration Association, JAMS, the London Court of International Arbitration, New York Stock Exchange, Inc., FINRA and others.

Over the past decade, Vincent also has handled many internal and government investigations representing both companies and individuals, including SEC, DOJ, New York Attorney General and FINRA investigations, inquiries or proceedings.

Vincent’s cases and court appearances are frequently covered by major media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Bloomberg, Reuters and New York Law Journal.