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

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

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What the Team is Known For
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP fields a preeminent litigation practice that offers top-quality work on an impressive range of bet-the-company civil and criminal disputes. Much admired for its experienced bench of litigators, fielding extensive trial and appellate expertise. Expertly handles cross-border investigations and defends high-profile enforcement actions involving multiple regulators. Acts for an impressive roster of clients, including industry-leading technology companies and financial institutions, as well as prominent political figures. Regularly called on by clients facing high-stakes cases and complex allegations, including FCPA violations, financial fraud and money laundering.
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Work Highlights

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  • Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP represented Bill Hwang, founder of Archegos Capital Management, in a criminal market manipulation case involving allegations of open-market manipulation and over $100 billion in market positions.

Strengths

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  • Gibson Dunn provides thoughtful strategy balancing known and unknown risks.

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  • They are excellent litigators and trial lawyers.

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  • They have great bench strength and depth of experience across different areas.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Barry H Berke
    Barry H Berke

    Barry H Berke

    Barry Berke is widely acknowledged as one of the finest criminal trial attorneys in the city, winning universal praise for his sophisticated representation of prominent individual and corporate clients facing high-stakes proceedings.

    • Barry is one of the most foremost trial attorneys. He is relentless, has tremendous charisma and is wonderful with the clients.

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    • Barry is very strategic and very good in front of the judge and jury.

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    • Barry stands out to me as a long time leader in the field. He is a real star and is widely regarded as such.

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  • Dani James
    Dani James

    Dani James

    Dani James is regularly called on by individuals facing criminal proceedings and companies involved in federal investigations.

    • Dani is a very skilful trial lawyer. She does incredible cross-examinations with such finesse.

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    • Dani has mastery of the facts, high integrity and is a great partner to work with and to have on your side.

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    • Dani is a fantastic advocate. She is a poised and compelling lawyer in the courtroom.

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  • Reed Brodsky
    Reed Brodsky

    Reed Brodsky

    Reed Brodsky is distinguished by his extensive experience litigating major criminal trials in the financial crime space, having acted in a number of high-profile cases involving allegations such as fraud and market manipulation.

    • Reed is a fantastic white-collar litigator.

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  • Michael Martinez
    Michael Martinez

    Michael Martinez

    Michael Martinez is noted for his representation of individuals and high-profile corporates in major government investigations. Demonstrates particular expertise before the SEC.

    • Mike is an outstanding trial lawyer. He is very good on his feet.

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    • Mike is an incredible writer and a tremendous trial and appellate attorney.

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  • Mylan Denerstein
    Mylan Denerstein

    Mylan Denerstein

    Mylan Denerstein offers a broad white-collar practice, which includes representing significant corporate and individual clients in criminal proceedings. She has further expertise handling CFTC enforcement actions.

    • Clients really trust Mylan. She has a strong legal mind and excellent skills.

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  • Jordan Estes
    Jordan Estes

    Jordan Estes

    Jordan Estes defends companies and individuals in white-collar criminal and regulatory trials, investigations and enforcement proceedings conducted by federal and state agencies. She also has expertise in internal investigations.

    • Jordan is tremendous in a courtroom.

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    • Jordan is detail-oriented and always one step ahead.

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    • Jordan is very compassionate for her clients. She cares so much.

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    • She is really smart, tough and tenacious.

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  • Zainab N Ahmad
    Zainab N Ahmad

    Zainab N Ahmad

    Zainab Ahmad is noted for her expertise in white-collar defense and investigations in matters involving corruption, anti-money laundering, sanctions and FCPA issues.

    • Zainab is someone we go to for trusted advice given her wealth of knowledge.

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    Barry H Berke

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    Dani James

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