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Chambers Review

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Securities: Regulation: Enforcement - USA - Nationwide

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP houses a notably deep bench of enforcement lawyers, which also displays unrivaled strength in civil FCPA proceedings. The team is sought after by clients from a range of industries including technology and manufacturing, in addition to major financial institutions. The firm houses an impressive roster of regulatory experts who provide advice on securities law, shareholder activism, corporate governance and accounting issues. Its expertise also extends to areas such as proxy fights and corporate social responsibility.

Work Highlights

  • Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP assisted PepsiCo in obtaining a no-action request to exclude a Rule 14a-8 shareholder proposal under new guidance issued by the SEC Staff.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Joseph Warin
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Joseph Warin
E
Eminent Practitioners
Joseph Warin retains his status as a preeminent FCPA expert and a leading choice for clients facing major investigations and enforcement actions from the SEC and other regulatory bodies.

Joe really knows the SEC and is a go-to person for complicated high risk matters. He gives really strong advice and sees the big picture.

Brian Lane
1
Brian Lane
1
Band 1
Brian Lane advises leading public companies and private equity firms on their most complex securities regulatory matters. He draws on significant experience in accounting practices, disclosure issues and general corporate governance concerns.

Brian's former experience as head of corporate finance at SEC is incredibly useful.

Brian has been an unbelievable value add bringing in his incredible commercial reasonableness to his years of experience. He goes out of his way to be available and understands key issues.

Elizabeth A. Ising
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Elizabeth A. Ising
1
Band 1
Elizabeth Ising is a well-known expert on the advisory side, and frequently advises leading companies on areas such as shareholder activism and corporate governance.

Beth is a shareholder proposals expert.

Beth's experience is second to none. She is able to leverage her client experience and provide advice rooted in a deep knowledge of the law.

Ronald O. Mueller
1
Ronald O. Mueller
1
Band 1
Ronald Mueller is a highly sought-out adviser on regulatory matters involving corporate governance, disclosure and executive compensation.

Ron has been a go-to securities and corporate governance adviser. He has been highly responsive and great at providing thoughtful, practical, tailored business advice. He is a true legal partner that I can rely on and trust with the most highly sensitive matters.

Ron is one of the best lawyers I've ever worked with. He's a critical part of the amazing client service we get from the firm.

Ron is shareholder proposals guru.

Thomas J Kim
1
Thomas J Kim
1
Band 1
Thomas Kim remains a go-to for public companies for corporate governance and finance advice, as well as for advice on SEC filings and reporting.

Tom knows how to deliver actionable advice that in-house attorneys need and understands the unique pressures they face. He is quick to understand the business.

Lori Zyskowski
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Lori Zyskowski
2
Band 2
Lori Zyskowski is a talented adviser to corporations seeking guidance on securities regulation issues, including corporate governance and ESG matters.

Lori is an outstanding lawyer to work with and incredibly valuable.

Lori is one of the most brilliant securities and corporate governance lawyers. She has a depth of practical expertise and judgment honed from years of practice as outside counsel advising a broad range of companies as well as internal counsel who knows firsthand how legal advice translates to business execution.

Lori is very responsive and an excellent quarterback.

Mark Schonfeld
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Mark Schonfeld
2
Band 2

Mark Schonfeld co-chairs the firm's securities enforcement group and regularly acts for financial institutions, public companies and investment funds facing SEC investigations and enforcement actions.

Mark rolls up his sleeves and gives great work product.

Mark has great foresight and anticipates what governments might do.

Mark knows the regulators extremely well. He is practical, adaptable and I trust him with my most sensitive matters.

Mark is a trusted, excellent adviser on securities matters. He understands interacting with the government well and knows the subject matter and places this into a commercial context.

Julia Lapitskaya
3
Julia Lapitskaya
3
Band 3

Julia Lapitskaya is earning a growing reputation for her expert advice to a wide range of clients on securities regulation matters, including shareholder proposals, governance structures and other key securities issues.

Julia is an exceptional, business-minded adviser. She operates as a true extension of our internal team, demonstrating a deep understanding of our priorities and providing practical, thoughtful guidance on matters of all sizes regardless of complexity or urgency.

Julia is an expert in securities matters. She is very efficient and produces high quality substantive comments.

Julia is the biggest rising star. She is the quickest and most responsive lawyer I've dealt with.

Ranked Lawyers at
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

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USA - Nationwide

Securities: Regulation: Advisory

Brian Lane
1
Brian Lane
1
Band 1
Elizabeth A. Ising
1
Elizabeth A. Ising
1
Band 1
Ronald O. Mueller
1
Ronald O. Mueller
1
Band 1
Thomas J Kim
1
Thomas J Kim
1
Band 1
Lori Zyskowski
2
Lori Zyskowski
2
Band 2
Julia Lapitskaya
3
Julia Lapitskaya
3
Band 3
Securities: Regulation: Enforcement

Joseph Warin
E
Joseph Warin
E
Eminent Practitioners
Mark Schonfeld
2
Mark Schonfeld
2
Band 2