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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

Securities: Regulation: Advisory

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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

Rankings

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Securities: Regulation: Advisory - USA - Nationwide

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP enjoys an outstanding reputation for its handling of the full range of investigatory and enforcement work, with complementary strength in the FCPA and corporate law spaces. The firm demonstrates a broad private equity client base and experience in the asset management space, advising a broad range of investment and hedge funds on SEC enforcement issues. They operate an active practice advising major corporations as well as high profile employees and senior executives in SEC investigations and related civil securities actions.

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Work Highlights

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  • Debevoise & Plimpton represented Silver Point in connection with an investigation by the SEC relating to potential insider trading and information barrier policies and procedures.

Strengths

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  • Debevoise & Plimpton have a collective hive knowledge across partners and impeccable expertise across sectors. Their senior government experience is particularly impressive offering high detail and practical analysis. Their cross-team collaboration is excellent and they are very attentive.

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  • Debevoise were very detail-oriented in understanding the situation and resolving everything. The highly experienced team engaged with the facts and creatively turned it into a presentable storyline.

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  • In a very highly technical and complex investigation, Debevoise were fantastic. They brought in the right experts with the right expertise and the right level of attention and of focus. The firm is an absolute go-to.

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  • Debevoise is best in class and there is no better SEC practice in the industry. It has done a tremendous amount of multiple regulatory matters of significance.

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  • We use Debevoise for the most challenging projects. There is always a real focus and personal touch from the partners. The team always give their full attention and commitment. They have a deep understanding of the law and apply it with nuanced appreciation and a commercial approach as if we are business partners.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Mary Jo White
    Mary Jo White

    Mary Jo White

    Mary Jo White serves as senior chair of the firm, but retains an active practice in securities regulatory enforcement matters. She advises several market-leading clients on all manner of SEC investigations and enforcement actions.

    • Mary is in the pantheon of legends.

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    • Mary is an institution in the securities space.

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  • Andrew J Ceresney
    Andrew J Ceresney

    Andrew J Ceresney

    Andrew Ceresney is one of the leaders of the Bar, with an excellent record defending clients against SEC and other regulatory actions. He acts for leading financial clients, as well as corporate issuers and individuals.

    • Andrew was granularly involved and provided strategic advice.

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    • Andrew is a powerhouse. When he is involved, everyone knows they better be careful trying to play games.

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    • Andrew is the most brilliant in terms of sheer intellect.

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    • Andrew has impeccable credentials and leads a really sophisticated practice.

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  • Julie Riewe
    Julie Riewe

    Julie Riewe

    Julie Riewe focuses on advising clients through complex enforcement and compliance issues, as well as investigations by the SEC. She regularly acts for funds and asset managers, as well as banks and businesses.

    • Julie is the best asset management regulatory lawyer in the industry.

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    • Julie has a practical and common sense approach.

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    • Julie is very responsive and practical.

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  • Kristin Snyder
    Kristin Snyder

    Kristin Snyder

    Kristin Snyder utilizes her years of experience at the SEC to offer valuable insights into regulatory issues facing her corporate clients.

    • Kristin uses her high level of expertise on government inquiries. She is very analytical and not afraid to get into the weeds on complex matters. She is collaborative, incredibly knowledgeable about important players in the SEC and has her finger on the pulse regarding SEC priorities and risks.

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    • Kristin gives constant support and really effective bench marking based on vast expertise at the SEC, broad client base and personal network. She is incredibly valuable for finding commercial solution.

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  • Jonathan Tuttle
    Jonathan Tuttle

    Jonathan Tuttle

    Jonathan Tuttle is particularly known for his abilities in accounting cases. His expertise also covers a range of SEC matters for wider financial services companies and corporate clients.

    • Jonathan is an excellent go-to on all questions for sensitive topics. He is practical and smart.

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    • Jonathan is extraordinary, calm and capable. He is tough, very measured and astute when dealing with the regulators.

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    • Jonathan's judgment and counsel was trusted because he came prepared and gave reasonable, measured guidance.

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    • Jonathan expertly advised on a unique regulatory matter.

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    • Jonathan is a brilliant legal tactician and really strong litigator. He knows federal securities laws inside and out.

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  • Robert Kaplan
    Robert Kaplan

    Robert Kaplan

    Robert Kaplan draws on his wealth of previous SEC experience in advising asset management clients on the full suite of SEC regulatory issues, as well as offering extensive enforcement capabilities.

    • Rob is a great lawyer who I would hire again with no questions asked.

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    • Rob has excellent SEC credentials. He is very creative, commercial and gets to the point in a way that others cannot.

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    • Rob brings very strong experience, judgment and nuanced sophistication to his advice and guidance. He is very adept at navigating client dynamics through complex and challenging investigations.

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  • Charu Chandrasekhar
    Charu Chandrasekhar

    Charu Chandrasekhar

    Charu Chandrasekhar is highly regarded for her work advising public companies before the SEC and PCAOB on matters involving securities fraud, cybersecurity, and corporate disclosure.

    • Charu finds efficient and practical solutions.

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    • Charu is patient, experienced and knowledgeable.

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    • Charu was an exceptional driving force.

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    • Charu is an experienced and excellent partner. She is very efficient, brilliant and integral to our resolution.

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    • Charu is absolutely phenomenal. She is hard-working and very easy to work with.

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