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King & Spalding LLP

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

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King & Spalding LLP

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

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
King & Spalding LLP fields a strong team retained by large corporate clients under investigation by the government and other regulatory bodies. Also represents individuals in complex criminal proceedings. Expertise includes areas such as sanctions concerns, data breaches and spoofing.

Work Highlights

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  • King & Spalding LLP represented Traders Global Group, and its founder Murtuza Kazmi, in an enforcement action brought by the CFTC alleging that they fraudulently solicited customers to engage in leveraged retail foreign exchange and commodity transactions.

Strengths

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  • King & Spalding has a broad range of expertise.

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  • King & Spalding knows our company very well and consistently considers the impact of legal decisions on business.

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  • They are excellent advisors who very knowledgeable and connected with the local Bar.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2William Johnson
    Band 2William Johnson

    William Johnson

    William Johnson is noted for his work representing a broad client base in investigations and criminal proceedings conducted by a range of regulatory bodies, with additional expertise in cybersecurity and privacy matters.
    • Bill is very sharp, practical and has given us excellent guidance.

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    • I'm always been impressed by his strategic thinking.

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  • Band 3Craig Carpenito
    Band 3Craig Carpenito

    Craig Carpenito

    Craig Carpenito is a notable white-collar attorney who expertly represents individual and corporate clients in a wide range of industries such as healthcare, finance and crypto.
    • Craig is a very solid and impressive lawyer with great judgment.

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    • Craig is a strong advocate who thinks creatively about how to approach certain problems and issues.

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    • Craig is someone who goes above and beyond.

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    • Craig is a very good big picture strategist.

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  • Band 4Andrew Hruska
    Band 4Andrew Hruska

    Andrew Hruska

    Andrew Hruska is recognized for his broad white-collar practice, which sees him frequently represent clients from the financial services industry in complex disputes.
    • He is strategic, creative and pragmatic.

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    • Andrew is quick and tenacious. He is an ideal litigator you want on your side.

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  • Band 5Andrew Z Michaelson
    Band 5Andrew Z Michaelson

    Andrew Z Michaelson

    Andrew Michaelson offers notable expertise in defending clients from a range of industries in complex criminal proceedings, with particular experience in matters relating to alleged securities violations.
    • Andrew is strategic, creative and pragmatic.

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    • He knows how to protect his clients and is a very effective advocate for them.

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    • Andrew digs deep. His investigative process is thorough and robust to make sure we are uncovering key facts.

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  • Band 5Olivia Radin
    Band 5Olivia Radin

    Olivia Radin

    Olivia Radin has extensive expertise in advising clients on significant litigation and regulatory investigations. She is experienced in cross-border matters.

    • Olivia inspires trust and confidence, and exudes reassurance for her clients while being very personable.

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    • Her instincts are excellent and she is able to cut through the noise to give us effective advice.

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    • I trust her judgment and commercial sense.

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    • She is very smart, has very good attention to detail and has a nice style in putting executives at ease.

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