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Ashurst Perkins Coie

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

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Ashurst Perkins Coie

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

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Ashurst Perkins Coie brings impressive experience in representing institutional and individual clients across a range of commercial and criminal defense matters, with particular expertise in cross-border cases involving both criminal and civil agencies. Considered a destination practice for financial services entities facing major regulatory investigations and enforcement proceedings. Calls on a strong group of courtroom advocates with extensive trial and appellate experience and expertise in defending allegations of benchmark manipulation, money laundering and other complex financial fraud.

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Work Highlights

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  • The firm represented Oregon Tool in connection with a grand jury subpoena issued by the US Attorney’s Office regarding allegations involving multiple Nigerian distributors.

Strengths

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  • The team has always rose to the occasion when needed.

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  • The firm has tremendous expertise from a seasoned bench.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Lee S Richards III
    Lee S Richards III

    Lee S Richards III

    Lee Richards draws on decades of experience representing senior employees and institutions in external and internal investigations and related criminal proceedings.

    • He's one of the most highly regarded white-collar crime practitioners in New York.

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    • Lee really knows the profession. His work has been diligent and he is relied upon by a lot of different institutions.

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  • David Massey
    David Massey

    David Massey

    David Massey is frequently called on to guide clients facing regulatory investigation and government enforcement proceedings, with noted experience defending allegations of money laundering, financial fraud and FCPA violations.

    • David is very good at absorbing the situation and giving you exactly what you need to know.

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    • He is effective in finding the path forward in challenging situations.

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    • David understands our needs and is able to explain complex issues in a calm way.

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  • Shari Brandt
    Shari Brandt

    Shari Brandt

    Shari Brandt demonstrates expertise in a variety of white-collar proceedings, having acted in significant internal investigations, regulatory enforcement matters and complex criminal and civil litigation, particularly for clients from the financial services sector.

    • She is a great writer and is invested in her clients' interests.

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    • Shari is very conscientious, diligent, extremely hard-working and strategic.

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  • Daniel C Zinman
    Daniel C Zinman

    Daniel C Zinman

    Daniel Zinman is adept at representing individuals and organisations in investigations brought by state and federal regulatory bodies.

    • He is an excellent and skilled lawyer.

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