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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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


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

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  • Akin represented Two Sigma Investments in connection with investigations by the SEC, and other agencies, into a scheme by a rogue employee that resulted in substantial investor losses.

Strengths

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  • Akin is an excellent firm. The team is highly responsive and offers impressive depth.

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  • Akin knows our business as well as we do and takes the time to understand what we are trying to achieve.

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  • Akin is superior. They can handle any subject matter and are incredibly thoughtful in their approach.

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  • Akin is trial-ready and extremely competent.

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  • Akin is a full-service firm with a deep bench and a responsive team.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1James J Benjamin, Jr
    Band 1James J Benjamin, Jr

    James J Benjamin, Jr

    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 is well-rounded and sharp. He's one of the lawyers who can do it all; a court advocate as well as an outstanding strategist.

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    • Jim is one of the leading lights. He is a really fierce advocate and has a great way with people.

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    • Jim is unflappable. He is always cool and calm under pressure.

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    • Jim is as good as it gets. He's practical and client-friendly.

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  • Band 1Katherine R Goldstein
    Band 1Katherine R Goldstein

    Katherine R Goldstein

    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. She is co-head of the firm's white-collar defense and global investigations practice.

    • Katie is a really savvy strategist and she is very reputable when advocating in front of judges.

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    • Katie is one of the best in the business.

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    • Katie is an excellent lawyer with great judgment and demeanour. She is a dedicated advocate for her clients.

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  • Band 2Parvin Moyne
    Band 2Parvin Moyne

    Parvin Moyne

    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.
    • Parvin is exceptional with clients.

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    • Parvin is a real force to be reckoned with.

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    • Parvin has really good judgment and is a calming influence in tense matters.

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  • Band 3Michael Asaro
    Band 3Michael Asaro

    Michael Asaro

    Michael Asaro draws on extensive governmental experience to counsel clients facing regulatory investigations and allegations such as criminal FCPA violations, fraud and market manipulation. He is leader of the firm's white-collar defense and global investigations practice.

    • Mike is very pragmatic and exceptionally good in advising on internal policies and procedures.

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    • Mike is a solid litigator and can manage matters well.

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    • Michael is exceptionally smart, practical and solutions-oriented. He is always focused on helping us navigate complex issues in a way that supports our business objectives.

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  • Up and ComingAnne M. Evans
    Up and ComingAnne M. Evans

    Anne M. Evans

    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.

    • Anne is a very smart and well-rounded lawyer.

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Ranked Individuals at Akin (5)

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