Chambers Review

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Financial Services Regulation: Broker Dealer (Compliance & Enforcement) - USA - Nationwide

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

King & Spalding has developed a strong broker-dealer practice representing clients such as crypto platforms, private equity firms and banks. The firm has expertise advising on investigations by the SEC, FINRA and other regulators. Clients benefit from the experience members of the team have from their time in the major regulatory agencies.

Work Highlights

  • King & Spalding successfully represented Bittrex Global against SEC allegations that it was operating as an unregistered stock exchange in the US. A settlement was reached with the SEC that resulted in Bittrex Global paying no financial penalty.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Emily Gordy
2
Emily Gordy
2
Band 2

Emily Gordy has previous experience at the SEC and FINRA, making her particularly well placed to handle a wide range of enforcement matters affecting broker-dealer clients.

Emily is an excellent, highly experienced attorney and she takes a pragmatic approach to handling matters.

Emily knows this industry inside and out.

When we have questions about what we should do, Emily is our go-to.

Matthew Biben
3
Matthew Biben
3
Band 3

Matthew Biben is recognized for his standout expertise in bank regulatory and enforcement matters, often assisting clients with examinations and investigations by the CFPB. His clients often include FinTechs and financial institutions.

Matt is a very experienced financial services lawyer, with a very practical approach.

Matt is a regulatory lawyer who has seen it all; he has excellent judgment.

Russell D Sacks
3
Russell D Sacks
3
Band 3

Russell Sacks is well regarded for his success at providing strategic advice to clients, including with respect to complex SEC and FINRA regulations.

He is knowledgeable and truly understands the industry.

We value Russell's opinion and know that we will always receive practical advice when seeking his counsel.

Ranked Lawyers at
King & Spalding LLP

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USA - Nationwide

Financial Services Regulation: Banking (Enforcement & Investigations)

Matthew Biben
3
Matthew Biben
3
Band 3
Financial Services Regulation: Broker Dealer (Compliance)

Russell D Sacks
3
Russell D Sacks
3
Band 3
Financial Services Regulation: Broker Dealer (Enforcement)

Emily Gordy
2
Emily Gordy
2
Band 2