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Department profile

Corporate Crime & Investigations

Global Guide 2026 : USA

About

Provided by Akin

To learn more about Akin Gump’s Corporate Crime & Investigations capabilities, please visit the Litigation page under the experience section at www.akingump.com.

Chambers Review

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Corporate Crime & Investigations - USA

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Akin is a well-regarded group with particular expertise in representing large corporate clients from the financial services sector. Frequently called upon to assist with allegations of corruption and potential FCPA violations, as well as money laundering and spoofing. Handles internal investigations and Congressional investigations, in addition to representing clients before government agencies.

Notable practitioners

James Benjamin is a key contact in New York.

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Work Highlights

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Akin represented Morgan Stanley in connection with DOJ and CFTC enforcement proceedings against a UK-based hedge fund, Glen Point, and its principal, Neil Phillips, involving alleged open-market manipulation.

Strengths

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Akin is top-notch on complex matters. The team is solid and easy to work with.
Corporate Crime & Investigations respondentGlobal
Akin has a deep regulatory enforcement and white-collar team.
Corporate Crime & Investigations respondentGlobal
The firm is always responsive, demonstrates a very high level of thoughtfulness in its work and is very detail-oriented, ensuring a high quality of work. The team is very diligent.
Corporate Crime & Investigations respondentGlobal
Akin masters the facts and has a really deep bench.
Corporate Crime & Investigations respondentGlobal
Akin has demonstrated an unparalleled ability to understand complex and highly technical issues. Akin always makes itself available on short notice to clear issues and address emergencies.
Corporate Crime & Investigations respondentGlobal

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