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Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - California

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton offers a robust white-collar crime practice for their corporate and individual clients. The practice is known for their credentials in representing financial institutions and large corporations in front of the US DOJ and the SEC, as well as in various government bodies in domestic and cross-border matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton represented the current CEO of Wells Fargo Bank in matters arising from the fallout of various regulatory enforcement actions taken against the bank for failures in the consumer protection space.

Strengths

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  • There is an incredible level of expertise within the Cleary Gottlieb team and a quick ability to understand complex business models.

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  • Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton offers seasoned specialists who are personable and reliable. They provide incredible counsel and support.

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  • The team at Cleary Gottlieb is able to seamlessly leverage an entire firm of experts as new issues arise.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Jennifer Kennedy-Park
    Band 3Jennifer Kennedy-Park

    Jennifer Kennedy-Park

    Jennifer Kennedy-Park is held in particularly high esteem for her representation of financial institutions facing investigations and enforcement actions brought by a range of US and international agencies.

    • Jennifer Kennedy Park is a very persuasive advocate. She is a great writer and frames very complex arguments simply.

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    • Jen is the consummate professional and goes above and beyond to deliver best-in-class advice, both legally and strategically. She is extremely sharp and becomes an expert on the issues at hand.

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    • Jennifer has deep expertise in government agencies and processes.

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    • We love working with Jennifer. She has a good sense of what is practical and realistic for a business.

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  • Up and ComingMatthew Yelovich
    Up and ComingMatthew Yelovich

    Matthew Yelovich

    Matthew Yelovich provides his clients with expertise in domestic and cross‑border white‑collar crime investigations, including related enforcement actions.

    • Matthew is very intuitive, responsive and a great communicator.

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    • Matthew is a guiding force. He takes the time to understand our business and is always open and honest in his communications with us.

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    • Matt is extremely responsive and on call 24/7 for my needs.

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    • Matt has a tremendous background as a former prosecutor and is able to quickly understand the dynamics involved in supporting a fast-growth company.

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Ranked Individuals at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP (2)

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    Jennifer Kennedy-Park

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    Matthew Yelovich

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