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Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP

Securities: Regulation: Advisory

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Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP

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Securities: Regulation: Advisory - USA - Nationwide

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP is regularly sought out by clients for counsel on accounting and disclosure matters. Offers additional capabilities in SEC enforcement investigations, including FCPA matters and whistle-blower actions. Clients include US public companies and international corporations, financial institutions, audit committees and boards of directors.

Work Highlights

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  • Cravath, Swaine & Moore represented Ormat Technologies in connection with an internal investigation as well as SEC and DOJ investigations related to corruption-related allegations in a public short seller report.

Strengths

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  • Cravath, Swaine & Moore provide very tailored, thoughtful and commercial advice.

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  • Cravath has high caliber experts in securities law counseling.

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  • Cravath is a star enforcement firm with intellectual firepower at senior levels who are hyper-responsive.

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  • Cravath brings a deep knowledge of the securities laws and the ability to translate that expertise into practical, business-oriented advice.

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  • Cravath houses a team of top-notch subject matter experts who work on our most important and complex work. They are responsive, thoughtful and commercial.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1John W White
    Band 1John W White

    John W White

    John White is sought after for his expertise in corporate governance, as well as public reporting and securities compliance, and is often a go-to attorney for clients needing crisis management expertise.
    • John is well known in the industry. He is so plugged in, he knows who you need to know and gets you the right advice.

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  • Band 2Kimberley Drexler
    Band 2Kimberley Drexler

    Kimberley Drexler

    Kimberley Drexler is regularly called upon to advise on corporate governance and compliance matters, with clients benefiting from her wealth of expertise in disclosure, financial reporting and transactional issues.
    • Kimberley has a deep, encyclopedic knowledge of the securities laws and consistently delivers excellent and thorough analysis of securities laws issues. She is also a thought leader and there is no doubt she is giving the most up-to-date advice.

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    • Kimberley is an excellent securities law counselor.

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  • Band 4Jennifer Leete
    Band 4Jennifer Leete

    Jennifer Leete

    Jennifer Leete is highly skilled in handling securities investigations for a wide range of clients. She has particular strength in advising on corporate governance and regulatory matters.

    • Jennifer has great judgment and is a very balanced and terrific attorney.

      Securities: Regulation: Advisory respondentUSA
    • Jennifer brought SEC expertise and gave us the lay of the land, so the matter was excellently handled, and we know what to expect.

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    • Jennifer is a very dialed-in and great lawyer. She is very bright and capable.

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    • Jennifer is a stellar go-to lawyer. She runs efficient investigations and is a great advocate before the government.

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