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Milbank LLP

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

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

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Milbank LLP is a respected litigation practice that offers notable strength in white-collar matters, often advising on investigations and enforcement actions in disputes concerning FCPA violations, criminal antitrust, securities fraud and wider financial fraud claims. Houses a respected bench of talented litigators, and offers notable capability handling complex multi-jurisdictional disputes for financial sector clients, as well as a strong track record in defending individuals facing high-stakes criminal and regulatory matters.
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Work Highlights

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  • Milbank LLP represented CQC Impact Investors in an investigation that resulted in a federal prosecution and enforcement action connected to the carbon markets, and the indictment of CQC’s former CEO on commodities, securities and wire fraud charges.

Strengths

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  • Millbank provides amazing guidance.

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  • It is the dream team.

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  • Millbank is very knowledgeable of the applicable regulation but also of the institutional agendas of the regulators.

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  • Each member brings different strengths to the team.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • George Canellos
    George Canellos

    George Canellos

    George Canellos enjoys a reputation as one of the city's most sought-after criminal defense attorneys, winning widespread acclaim for a sophisticated practice that includes high-stakes criminal trials and regulatory investigations.

    • I continue to be impressed by his strategic insight into how to manage complex investigations.

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    • George is a great oral advocate and brief-writer.

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    • He is an incredible strategist and an amazing lawyer.

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    • He is incredibly sharp.

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  • Nola Heller
    Nola Heller

    Nola Heller

    Nola Heller offers valuable trial experience and defends both individuals and companies against the full range of white-collar criminal allegations.

    • It is a pleasure to work with Nola and to be guided by her calm expertise.

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    • Nola is unbelievably bright and exceptionally detail-oriented.

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    • Nola is personable, approachable and a perennial problem-solver.

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    • Nola is very thoughtful, client-friendly and able to navigate complex discussions.

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  • Gurbir Grewal
    Gurbir Grewal

    Gurbir Grewal

    As former SEC director of enforcement, Gurbir Grewal is well-versed in handling regulatory enforcement, white-collar criminal matters and investigations.

    • He is certainly a thought-leader and a go-to lawyer in the space.

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    • Gurbir has unparalleled SEC experience.

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  • Matthew Laroche
    Matthew Laroche

    Matthew Laroche

    Matthew Laroche advises clients, including financial institutions, corporates, asset managers, boards, and individuals in a variety of white-collar matters, including cross-border investigations.

    • Matthew is a brilliant attorney who cares about his clients.

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    • Matthew is patient and very thoughtful about the legal advice he gives.

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    • He is a very hard-working and well-rounded lawyer.

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  • Scott Edelman
    Scott Edelman

    Scott Edelman

    Chairman of the firm Scott Edelman is recognized for the deft guidance he provides to companies facing criminal investigations and trials.

    • Scott is a true genius.

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  • Tawfiq Rangwala
    Tawfiq Rangwala

    Tawfiq Rangwala

    Tawfiq is noted for his expertise in white-collar matters including regulatory and enforcement proceedings. He routinely handles internal investigations on behalf of financial institutions and multinational companies.

    • Tawfiq is a very smart, hard-working, pleasant lawyer and he is a very effective advocate.

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Ranked Individuals at Milbank LLP (6)

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    George Canellos

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    Matthew Laroche

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    Scott Edelman

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    Tawfiq Rangwala

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