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Kirkland & Ellis

Securities: Regulation: Enforcement

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Kirkland & Ellis

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Securities: Regulation: Enforcement - USA - Nationwide

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Kirkland & Ellis provides significant global corporations and financial institutions with representation in connection to high-stakes SEC enforcement proceedings. The team is experienced in tackling challenging international work, with valuable expertise in handling matters in Africa, Europe and Asia. It assists its clients with a wide array of alleged securities violations, including market manipulation, bribery, FCPA, insider trading and accounting fraud.
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Strengths

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  • Kirkland's command of the law and pragmatic application of it stood out. They are a go-to for sensitive regulatory and bet-the-company issues.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Nader H Salehi
    Nader H Salehi

    Nader H Salehi

    Nader Salehi is highly regarded for his representation of broker-dealers in SEC and FINRA regulatory actions. He is also a go-to for sensitive internal investigations.

    • Nader instills confidence and stays calm in sensitive regulatory matters.

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    • Nader is skilled at navigating and getting to good solutions.

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    • Nader is a down-to-earth and wise person whose abilities speak for themselves.

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  • Asheesh Goel
    Asheesh Goel

    Asheesh Goel

    Asheesh Goel co-leads the firm's government and internal investigations group. Draws upon impressive government experience to represent clients in SEC investigations and enforcement matters. He offers additional strength in insider trading and FCPA matters.

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