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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

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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.

Work Highlights

  • 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

Provided by Chambers

Akin is top-notch on complex matters. The team is solid and easy to work with.

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The firm are always responsive, demonstrate a very high level of thoughtfulness in their work and are very detail-oriented, ensuring a high quality of work. The team are very diligent.

Corporate Crime & Investigations: The Elite respondent
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Akin masters the facts and has a really deep bench.

Corporate Crime & Investigations: The Elite respondent
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Akin has a deep regulatory enforcement and white-collar team.

Corporate Crime & Investigations: The Elite respondent
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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.

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