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King & Spalding LLP

Crisis Management

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King & Spalding LLP

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Crisis Management - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

King & Spalding’s crisis management practice assists clients involved in cyber intrusions and data breaches, corporate governance and congressional investigations, and high-profile environmental investigations and enforcement.

Strengths

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  • King & Spalding's team is superb - the best lawyers I know, hands down. I can't tell you how great they are at navigating risks and providing such excellent advice for their clients. They have so many of the brightest, most recognised and respected legal minds.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Sally Yates
    Band 1Sally Yates

    Sally Yates

    Former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates leads the crisis management practice at King & Spalding. She brings vast experience to her work, having worked for many years at the DOJ, and advises clients on government enforcement and regulatory actions, congressional matters and internal and independent investigations.

    • Sally Yates is very impressive, smart, thoughtful and calm. She has a sterling reputation and everyone thinks highly of her.

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    • Sally is the finest lawyer and counsellor I've ever met. She is a leader who can devise strategies that are wide-reaching, addressing numerous threats and opportunities. She is able to speak truth to power in very difficult situations, but where ultimately she is so consistent in encouraging leaders to pursue a path that is going to make their business or their strategy much stronger.

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    • Sally is brilliant, brave, innovative and a team leader. If it's high-stakes, go to Sally Yates.

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