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KKL LLP

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

USA Guide 2026 : New York


KKL LLP

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KKL represents clients involved in all phases of government investigations, including those conducted by federal, state, and international criminal authorities, as well as regulatory agencies.

KKL is widely respected for its courtroom prowess, and all of the firm’s partners are seasoned trial lawyers who have been recognized for their excellence in the courtroom.

KKL has extensive experience navigating government investigations and parallel regulatory investigations involving a wide array of issues, including allegations of fraud related to sophisticated financial products, healthcare fraud, sanctions violations, insider trading, accounting fraud, tax fraud, market manipulation, U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) violations, cryptocurrency fraud, the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), money laundering, bribery of public officials, national security, and cybercrime.

The firm’s partners previously served as federal prosecutors in a range of senior leadership roles in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, including as the former Acting United States Attorney supervising the entire office.

This depth of experience has enabled KKL to provide exceptional representation to clients in all stages of white collar litigation.

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What the Team is Known For

KKL LLP is an impressive New York boutique with a strong reputation for its effective representation of individuals and entities involved in complex criminal proceedings. Houses a number of well-regarded former prosecutors and DOJ officials with significant investigative experience. Expertise includes the defense of allegations of money laundering, sanctions violations and securities fraud.

Work Highlights

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  • KKL LLP represented Dr. Sue Mi Terry, former senior intelligence officer and think tank leader, in SDNY criminal prosecution for alleged violations of FARA.

Strengths

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  • KKL attorneys are effective and strategic advocates who are highly collaborative.

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  • KKL has excellent trial lawyers. They are detail-oriented and very hard-working.

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  • KKL has highly experienced former federal prosecutors who are excellent at navigating a complex, non-cookie-cutter government investigation.

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  • KKL provides cutting-edge and insightful advice to individuals facing criminal and regulatory investigations. They are efficient and practical, with a great personal touch.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Nick Lewin
    Band 2Nick Lewin

    Nick Lewin

    Nick Lewin's broad practice sees him defend both individual and corporate clients against criminal proceedings and investigations. He is capable of taking on complex cross-border work.
    • Nick does a great job of steering clients in difficult and often unprecedented matters. He is wonderful in coming up with the strategy.

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    • Nick is one of the most strategic attorneys I have worked with.

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    • Nick is unflappable, tenacious as an advocate and consistently achieves brilliant results for his clients.

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  • Band 2Paul Krieger
    Band 2Paul Krieger

    Paul Krieger

    Paul Krieger focuses his practice on the representation of individual clients, corporations and non-profits facing criminal investigations and prosecution by bodies such as the DOJ. He is a trial lawyer with extensive experience in fraud and public corruption cases.

    • Paul is a thoughtful strategist in the defense of his client's interests.

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    • Paul does not miss a single detail.

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    • Paul is smart, pleasant and trustworthy.

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    • Paul is a savvy negotiator.

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  • Band 4Edward Kim
    Band 4Edward Kim

    Edward Kim

    Edward Kim defends individuals under investigation and prosecution for a range of financial crimes, with notable expertise in handling cross-border disputes.

    • Ed has a great legal mind and is a joy to work with.

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    • Ed is an amazing advocate who time and again secures extraordinary results for his clients.

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    • Ed is calm, very methodical and deeply intelligent.

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    • He is someone who provides effective and sophisticated legal advice to his clients.

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  • Band 5Daniel Noble
    Band 5Daniel Noble

    Daniel Noble

    Daniel Noble is a regarded white-collar trial lawyer and appellate advocate for clients facing DOJ, SEC and cross-border investigations involving fraud, embezzlement, bribery and money laundering.

    • Dan is a spectacular appellate lawyer who writes beautifully.

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    • Dan has good instincts and judgments.

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    • Dan is a terrific lawyer who is highly trusted and respected.

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    • Dan is a great oral advocate, writer and is reliable for complex legal issues.

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Ranked Individuals at KKL LLP (4)

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