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

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What the Team is Known For

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP lays claim to an accomplished practice that combines extensive experience in white-collar defense and securities disputes with notable commercial litigation capabilities. Highlighted for its impressive global reach, which allows it to regularly act on cross-border investigations involving multiple governmental bodies. Leverages its high-level partner experience at both the DOJ and SEC to offer a wealth of expertise in regulatory proceedings, internal investigations and breach of fiduciary duty claims. Counts a number of leading banks and wider financial institutions among its illustrious client base, alongside roles acting for major corporates and senior officers and directors.

Work Highlights

  • Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP represented Kraken in connection with a lawsuit filed by the SEC. The SEC asserted that Kraken operated as an unregistered exchange, broker-dealer and clearing agent because it allowed the trading of digital asset securities on its platform.

Strengths

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Cleary has a sophisticated understanding of the commercial realities that clients face.

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They are as good as it gets.

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They are the best I've seen in terms of navigating dynamics and coming up with creative solutions.

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Notable Practitioners

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Joon H Kim
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Joon H Kim
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Joon Kim is the former acting US Attorney for the Southern District of New York and is considered a go-to for corporations facing criminal and regulatory investigations, often with cross-border elements.

Joon is a very talented lawyer and is a steady hand in the most difficult situations.

Joon Kim is an outstanding lawyer. He is very skilled and thoughtful.

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Lev Dassin
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Lev Dassin
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Lev Dassin brings notable expertise in representing companies and their high-level employees to his handling of a broad range of often multi-jurisdictional matters, including complex investigations and enforcement proceedings.

Lev is a savvy and outstanding lawyer.

Lev is a very strong lawyer with excellent judgment.

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Victor Hou
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Victor Hou
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Victor Hou handles a range of sophisticated white-collar defense mandates, regularly assisting large clients facing DOJ and SEC investigations and allegations of misconduct. He is coleader of the firm's Americas litigation group.

Victor is a spectacular lawyer and a remarkable strategist.

Victor is just uniquely talented in his ability to come up with creative solutions and to communicate those effectively.

He is one of the finest white-collar lawyers that there is.

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Jonathan Kolodner
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Jonathan Kolodner
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Jonathan Kolodner has a strong cross-border investigations practice with expertise in areas such as FCPA violations. He frequently represents financial institutions and insurance providers, among others.

He is someone of impeccable judgment.

Jonathan is a brilliant lawyer.

Jonathan is incredibly practical and thoughtful.

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Lisa Vicens
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Lisa Vicens
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Lisa Vicens is noted for her expertise in representing public companies and their boards in internal and governmental investigations. She is adept at handling FCPA matters.

Lisa has deep knowledge and gets into the details in a way that few people do.

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Breon Peace
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Breon Peace
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Breon Peace concentrates his practice on sophisticated enforcement matters, white-collar defense and government investigations. He formerly served as US Attorney for the Eastern District of New York.

He is a sterling defense lawyer who really thinks through complex criminal matters.

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Rahul Mukhi
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Rahul Mukhi
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Rahul Mukhi advises individuals and corporates in government and internal investigations. He is particularly noted for his expertise in cryptocurrency-related matters, as well as insider trading and FCPA violations, among others.

Rahul is a very sophisticated manager and problem-solver.

Rahul is one of the most diligent, detail-oriented lawyers I've known. He is very compassionate for his clients and is hard-working.

Rahul is client-driven, pragmatic and provides an efficient service.

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Joon H Kim
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Joon H Kim
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Lev Dassin
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Lev Dassin
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Victor Hou
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Victor Hou
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Jonathan Kolodner
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Jonathan Kolodner
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Lisa Vicens
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Lisa Vicens
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Breon Peace
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Breon Peace
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Rahul Mukhi
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Rahul Mukhi
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