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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 - Georgia

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

King & Spalding's Atlanta headquarters hosts a stellar regulatory group with exceptional credentials in defending high stakes government investigations and enforcement actions. Its resources in Georgia are complemented by national resources, with a deep bench of former governmental luminaries and experienced trial and investigations specialists.

Work Highlights

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  • King & Spalding secured a settlement for Truist Bank following a FIRREA investigation brought by the DOJ into its management of structured settlement trust accounts for the administration of lead poisoning tort claim settlement.

Strengths

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  • There's no doubt they have a high expertise in this area and the group is talented in terms of its knowledge base and connections. They grasp the key concepts and came up with a hard, aggressive stance at the beginning to minimize any unforeseen issues. I couldn't have been happier.

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  • We received very actionable and practical legal advice - which is sometimes hard to find - for these nuanced issues. They were helpful in telling us what to do and why, without being overly academic.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSA
  • The team has deep knowledge of the regulatory bodies and the process, with the ability to blend business acumen with legal expertise. The team developed a thorough understanding of the business issues and used that foundation to advise on approach and scope for the assignment.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSA
  • They handle some of the biggest, most thorny and challenging ongoing threats to major institutions. Their team is superb, the best lawyers i know hands down. I can't tell you how great they are at navigating reputational and legal risk and providing such excellent advice for their clients, they have some of the greatest legal minds of this generation.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSA
  • King & Spalding's depth of expertise is remarkable. They are one of a very few firms who have top-tier expertise in every area we need. They deftly guide us through the most complicated matters involving multiple government investigations and parallel litigation. We trust them with matters that present enterprise-level risk.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Paul B Murphy
    Band 1Paul B Murphy

    Paul B Murphy

    Paul Murphy specializes in white-collar criminal defense and government investigations and has substantial experience representing both companies and individuals.
    • Paul Murphy is the go to lawyer for the largest and most complex criminal matters - in terms of white-collar criminal defense work, he's the king. When you're in deep troubl, he's great at getting the right result.

      Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSA
    • He's an outstanding advisor and sounding board.

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  • Band 1Sally Yates
    Band 1Sally Yates

    Sally Yates

    Sally Yates wins praise from all corners of the market for her impressive white-collar criminal defense practice. She draws on her experience as Deputy Attorney General in her skilled handling of high-stakes investigations brought by government bodies.
    • I don't think there's a better lawyer leader in the planet than Sally Yates. She is a defining leader in the industry in the law. She's just a combination of excellence and public service her work a s leader in the space.

      Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSA
    • She is the finest lawyer and counselor I've ever met, who has stared down some of our biggest threats and challenges with unbelievable wisdom and grace. She is able to speak truth to power in situations where it is very difficult but ultimately where she is so consistent in encouraging leaders to pursue a path that is going to make their business or their strategy much stronger.

      Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSA
  • Band 2Aaron W. Lipson
    Band 2Aaron W. Lipson

    Aaron W. Lipson

    Aaron Lipson is an experienced litigator, with notable expertise in DOJ and SEC investigations. He also advises companies on compliance matters and internal investigations.
    • He's done an outstanding job, I felt like he took on a personal mission for this mater. He put in the time and effort into the case case, with thought and commitment to the ultimate positive resolution.

      Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSA
    • He's incredbly knowlegeable on securities work - there's nothing he hasn't seen or dealt with before.

      Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSA
    • Aaron has been a great asset, with a measured communication style in explaining complex and often contentious legal matters.

      Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at King & Spalding LLP (3)

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