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King & Spalding LLP

Securities: Regulation: Enforcement

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King & Spalding LLP

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Securities: Regulation: Enforcement - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

King & Spalding LLP has a strong bench of go-to enforcement attorneys with notable regulatory capabilities. Fields a number of experts on federal securities law who are well versed in proceedings before the DOJ, SEC, FINRA and CFTC. Offers a notably broad practice, with strengths in the handling of whistle-blower retaliation investigations, accountancy fraud and the representation of credit rating agencies. Frequently acts for financial institutions, multi-national corporations and senior executives.

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Work Highlights

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  • King & Spalding LLP represented Archegos in connection with multi-agency criminal and civil investigations and resulting enforcement actions relating to Archegos' collapse.

Strengths

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  • K&S have outstanding advocates who are highly strategic, deeply experienced and have an unwavering commitment to excellence. They are the go-to for bet-the-company matters.

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  • The lawyers were highly knowledgeable of SEC practices and personnel. Their investigatory steps were thorough, well articulated and they handled matters expertly.

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  • The trial lawyers at K&S are experienced and excellent. The entire team delivers top-level results.

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  • King & Spalding's depth of expertise is remarkable in the fields of securities litigation, government investigations and auditor liability defense. They deftly guide clients through the most complicated matters involving multiple government investigations and parallel litigation.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Carmen J Lawrence
    Carmen J Lawrence

    Carmen J Lawrence

    Carmen Lawrence has longstanding experience representing public companies and investment advisers in SEC inquiries and internal investigations. She is particularly strong on accounting and disclosure, as well as MBS-related matters.

    • Carmen never misses a detail. She is tenacious and has incredible experience.

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  • M. Alexander (Alec) Koch
    M. Alexander (Alec) Koch

    M. Alexander (Alec) Koch

    Alexander Koch is coleader of the firm's securities enforcement and regulation practice. He handles sensitive SEC investigations for clients ranging from huge public companies in the life sciences sector to large accounting firms. He is well versed in whistle-blower retaliation matters, as well as accounting fraud and corruption.

    • Alec is extremely experienced, diligent and talented.

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    • Alec is a calm presence in a storm. He is unflappable and indefatigable. His SEC expertise and his demeanor is exactly what outside counsel is looking for.

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  • Aaron W. Lipson
    Aaron W. Lipson

    Aaron W. Lipson

    Aaron Lipson is highly regarded for providing strategic counsel to clients across a wide range of industries in complex government investigations.

    • Aaron is super smart and works on high-level, sophiaticated and national matters.

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    • Aaron did an outstanding job with his expertise and aggressive stance.

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    • Aaron's manner of communication, level of detail and down-to-earth manner makes him a tremendously gifted lawyer.

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