Andrew Elkin

Andrew H. Elkin’s practice focuses on complex commercial litigation and bankruptcy and creditors’ rights.  His experience includes litigation involving breach of contract, business torts, and real estate disputes, as well as advising both investors and fiduciaries in matters related to corporate governance.  He also represents creditors, debtors, official creditors’ committees and equity committees, ad hoc committees, private equity funds and other stakeholders in all aspects of bankruptcy and restructuring.

Andrew also dedicates time to pro bono matters.  He represented First Union Baptist Church of the Bronx in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy case and in an adversary proceeding, obtaining a successful settlement agreement with its lender which is providing for the construction of a 45-unit affordable housing rental complex in the Bronx with a fee-simple condominium for the client.  He also negotiated a favorable settlement for a homeowner defrauded into purchasing a home in which she acquired no ownership rights.

Andrew has been recognized by Best Lawyers on its Ones to Watch list.