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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite - New York

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What the Team is Known For

Akin offers expert handling of complex criminal and civil investigations, including cross-border proceedings before the DOJ, the SEC, the CFTC and wider regulators. Demonstrates notable expertise in defending individuals and companies against enforcement actions, fielding particular experience in representing financial services clients. Clients benefit from its strong bench of lawyers offering notable government-side experience. Regularly called on by corporate clients to conduct sensitive internal investigations into compliance and workplace conduct.

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

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Akin has a deep regulatory enforcement and white-collar team.

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Akin masters the facts and has a really deep bench.

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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.

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

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Notable Practitioners

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James J Benjamin, Jr
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James J Benjamin, Jr
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James Benjamin draws widespread acclaim for his impressive track record of defending financial institutions and their senior employees in high-stakes investigations and criminal proceedings.

Jim Benjamin is a safe pair of hands. He has deep knowledge of the regulatory enforcement landscape and he has the trust of and credibility with regulators.

Jim is excellent. He is our go-to person.

Jim is a top-tier lawyer. He is extremely bright and knowledgeable. His bedside manner is what really separates him.

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Katherine R Goldstein
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Katherine R Goldstein
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Katherine Goldstein has a strong reputation among her peers for her broad criminal defense practice, which sees her frequently advising clients facing all manner of white-collar proceedings, including regulatory and internal investigations.

Katie has an ability to navigate a difficult witness. When there is high pressure and high stakes, Katie is unflappable.

Katie is extraordinarily well versed in both the legal and practical workings of the USAO and federal government generally. She is thoughtful, responsive and always gives practical, sound advice.

Katie is great. She has really strong strategic judgment. She is a pleasure to work and really provides a great counsel.

Katie Goldstein is an excellent advocate and presenter.

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Parvin Moyne
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Parvin Moyne
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Parvin Moyne attracts praise for the strength of her criminal practice, which sees her frequently defend clients from the financial services sector facing allegations of insider trading, fraud and market manipulation.

She is a very skilled lawyer and a strong advocate for her clients.

Parvin has all the skills. She is brilliant, down to earth, accessible, practical, thorough and detail-oriented.

Parvin is an incredibly sharp and creative lawyer. She quickly cuts to the heart of the matter and offers practical solutions to advance the clients' interests.

Parvin is terrific. She is a superstar. She is incredibly smart and the substance of her work is exceptional.

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Michael Asaro
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Michael Asaro
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Michael Asaro draws on extensive governmental experience to counsel clients facing regulatory investigations and allegations such as criminal FCPA violations, fraud and market manipulation.

Mike's ability to understanding complex technical issues and sophisticated processes is second to none. He also strikes an appropriate and practical commercial and legal balance. 

Mike is such a great lawyer. He is solution-oriented. He really delivers.

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Anne M. Evans
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Anne M. Evans
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Anne Evans defends investment funds, financial institutions, companies and their key individuals in white-collar investigations and enforcement actions brought by a wide variety of regulatory bodies. She is also adept at handling internal investigations.

Annie Evans has extensive regulatory enforcement experience.

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James J Benjamin, Jr
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James J Benjamin, Jr
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Katherine R Goldstein
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Katherine R Goldstein
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Parvin Moyne
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Parvin Moyne
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Michael Asaro
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Michael Asaro
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Anne M. Evans
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Anne M. Evans
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