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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite - New York

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What the Team is Known For

The esteemed international firm Latham & Watkins LLP demonstrates expertise in handling complex enforcement proceedings for household-name clients. Strong bench of former government attorneys and broad global network allows it to act on high-profile investigations and enforcement proceedings. Draws on an extensive nationwide footprint and broad subject matter expertise to offer adept handling of a range of civil and criminal disputes. Enviable client base includes leading pharmaceutical companies and manufacturing firms, as well as high-profile individuals.

Work Highlights

  • Latham & Watkins LLP represented Changpeng Zhao, the founder and former CEO of Binance, in multiple investigations by the DOJ, CFTC, OFAC and FinCEN, for failure to implement an effective anti-money laundering program.

Strengths

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Latham & Watkins has a super deep bench of people who are very knowledgeable.

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Latham & Watkins was extremely knowledgeable and I would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending them for sophisticated, complex matters. The team were always available at short notice.

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Latham & Watkins works together across international offices seamlessly. The team are substantively knowledgeable and provide excellent advice on cross-border issues.

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The team is extremely intelligent, strategic, proactive, down to earth and practical. This is an outstanding legal team.

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Latham & Watkins have subject matter expertise and experience. They handle very complex matters with an ability to simplify and explain sophisticated matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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Richard D Owens
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Richard D Owens
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Senior Statespeople
Richard Owens serves as a trusted adviser to major corporations and individual clients. He handles a broad array of criminal allegations and regulatory proceedings.
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Christopher L Garcia
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Christopher L Garcia
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Christopher Garcia regularly called on by global companies to conduct internal investigations and defend regulatory proceedings.

Chris is outstanding. He is responsive, practical and intelligent. His ability to connect with his clients, listen and take time to respond are what set him apart from others.

He is an incredible lawyer.

Chris' strategy and meticulous attention to detail were pivotal. His responsiveness, pragmatism, profound intelligence and extensive experience make him the ideal ally in challenging situations.

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Marc Berger
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Marc Berger
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Marc Berger is global co-chair of the firm's white collar defense and investigations practice. Companies, boards and executives accused of a range of issues including market manipulation, insider trading and crypto-related fraud benefit from his extensive prior experience in the SEC.

Marc is a strategic thinker. He gets to primary issues very efficiently and quicky. He is responsive and resourceful.

Marc is held in enormously high regard across the industry. He is very much in demand, a real industry leader.

Marc is highly skilled. He is a good defense attorney who gets the answer to your question quickly. He is an effective advocate.

Marc sees the big picture and is highly effective. He is simply outstanding.

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Benjamin Naftalis
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Benjamin Naftalis
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Benjamin Naftalis has a well-regarded criminal defense practice, which includes internal and external investigations and complex defense proceedings.

Ben is terrific. He is a thoughtful lawyer.

He is a well-reasoned, logical and pragmatic lawyer who also has a good understanding of the space and is excellent to work with.

Ben's stellar corporate knowledge, combined with a keen sense of when to apply pressure and when to ease off, ensured the best possible outcome.

Ben was a subject matter expert and was a great and invaluable resource for us. Ben was tirelessly committed to providing the highest level of service. He was a thoughtful and trusted adviser.

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Robert H Hotz, Jr
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Robert H Hotz, Jr
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Robert Hotz is frequently called on by companies and individual clients to handle regulatory enforcement matters and complex criminal investigations.

Rob is thoughtful and meticulous in his representation. He is committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for his clients.

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Douglas K. Yatter
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Douglas K. Yatter
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Douglas represents clients in complex investigations, litigation and regulatory matters, drawing on his experience as a former Chief Trial Attorney at the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission. He is particularly noted for his expertise across the financial services, fintech and crypto sectors.

Douglas Yatter is a premier crypto and fintech lawyer and an outstanding white-collar investigator.

Douglas Yatter is excellent. He is a very smart person.

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Richard D Owens
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Richard D Owens
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Senior Statespeople
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Christopher L Garcia
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Christopher L Garcia
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Marc Berger
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Marc Berger
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Benjamin Naftalis
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Benjamin Naftalis
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Robert H Hotz, Jr
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Robert H Hotz, Jr
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Douglas K. Yatter
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Douglas K. Yatter
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