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Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP

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

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Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP

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Our White Collar & Regulatory Defense group defends major corporations and their executives in high-stakes matters, in and out of the courtroom. From federal investigations to state attorneys’ general inquiries and whistleblower complaints, we approach each representation as aggressive defense litigators with deep experience in both trials and appeals. When our clients’ best interest is to avoid litigation, we leverage our extensive courtroom experience and credibility to settle matters out of court on the terms most favorable for our clients. When litigation is the best strategy or cannot be avoided, we know how to try cases and try them successfully.

We conduct internal investigations in a thorough but cost-efficient manner, focusing on key issues from the start to reduce the impact on the business as much as possible. We use our skills as trial lawyers and advocates to develop effective strategies in dealing with investigations, and we work closely with management and in-house counsel to reach resolutions. Among the investigations we handle are those dealing with:

  • Securities
  • Commodities
  • Cryptocurrencies
  • Accounting
  • Insider Trading
  • Bribery & Corruption
  • Money Laundering
  • Fraud
  • Marketing & Pricing Practices
  • Antitrust
  • Int’l Trade Controls & Sanctions
  • False Claims Act
  • Tax

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

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For
Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP has an esteemed white-collar defense practice with particular experience in financial fraud matters, regularly seen defending clients in investigations and enforcement actions launched by the SEC, FINRA, the CFTC and wider financial market regulators. Demonstrates additional strength in international corruption claims, including FCPA violations, export control issues and breaches of international sanctions.

Work Highlights

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  • Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP represented former Nikola CEO, Trevor Milton, in a case brought by federal authorities which asserted criminal and civil securities fraud charges.

Strengths

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  • Hughes Hubbard provides responsiveness and a practical approach.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Marc A. Weinstein
    Band 2Marc A. Weinstein

    Marc A. Weinstein

    Marc Weinstein heads the firm's white-collar group and handles the full range of criminal matters for both individual and corporate clients.
    • He is a star in the courtroom.

      Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite respondentUSA
    • Marc is a great trial lawyer. He has the combination of being smart and strategic.

      Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite respondentUSA
    • Marc is highly charismatic, laser-focused on the facts and just clever in terms of his strategic decisions.

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Ranked Individuals at Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP (1)

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    Marc A. Weinstein

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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