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King & Spalding LLP

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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King & Spalding LLP

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - District of Columbia

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

King & Spalding LLP is well known for its rigorous representation of corporate entities, with particular expertise in the life sciences, banking and energy sectors. The practice is regularly involved in both internal and government investigations that concern FCPA and FCA violations, along with other allegations of corruption and fraud. It has considerable strength in handling multijurisdictional investigations, with experience defending clients before both domestic and foreign enforcement authorities. It is also notable for its experience in representing audit committees.

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Work Highlights

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  • King & Spalding represented Trader's Global Group and its founder Murtuza Kazmi in an enforcement action brought by the CFTC alleging fraudulent soliciting of customers to engage in forex and commodity transactions.

Strengths

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  • King & Spalding is extremely responsive and attentive to us as a client.

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  • King & Spalding understands the enforcement landscape and has a strong strategy with regard to managing government inquiries.

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  • The firm deftly guides me through the most complicated matters involving government investigations.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • John Richter
    John Richter

    John Richter

    John Richter frequently leverages his former expertise as Attorney General for the DOJ's Criminal Division, to advise insurance and other clients in proceedings involving the DOJ and other agencies.

    • John is the kind of go-to person to navigate government regulators with an eye towards positive business outcomes.

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    • John is highly responsive, attentive and very practical. He has a very strategic legal mind and is a deep subject matter expert.

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