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Akin

Corporate Crime & Investigations: The Elite

USA Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide

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

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Corporate Crime & Investigations: The Elite - USA - Nationwide

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. The firm is frequently called upon to assist with allegations of corruption and potential FCPA violations, as well as money laundering and spoofing. it handles internal investigations and Congressional investigations, in addition to representing clients before government agencies.

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Work Highlights

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  • Akin represented Two Sigma Investments in SEC and multi‑agency investigations arising from alleged misconduct by a former employee involving unauthorized changes to quantitative trading models. The matter concluded with an SEC administrative settlement, on a no‑admit/no‑deny basis, addressing alleged internal‑controls and supervision deficiencies, following an extensive internal investigation and cooperation with regulators.

Strengths

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  • Akin attorneys are excellent players in the marketplace and excellent advisors.

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  • Akin brings a large footprint with very smart but practical lawyers.

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