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Milbank LLP

Securities: Regulation: Enforcement

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Milbank LLP

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Securities: Regulation: Enforcement - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Milbank LLP is a major player in securities regulatory enforcement matters, with a large share of the market in mandates involving major accounting firms and financial institutions. Also regularly represents broker-dealers, mutual funds and investment advisers. Handles investigations brought by diverse regulators, including the SEC and FINRA, covering issues such as FCPA violations, insider trading and market manipulation.
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Work Highlights

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  • Milbank LLP represented Binance.US in an enforcement action brought by the SEC charging the company with operating as an unregistered securities platform and fraud.

Strengths

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  • Milbank are timely and have great judgment. The team is formed by members with senior experience in government.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • George Canellos
    George Canellos

    George Canellos

    George Canellos is lauded by market commentators for his top-end work in SEC enforcement. He handles major regulatory investigations for investment funds, banks and accounting firms, as well as high-ranking executives.

    • George is one of the smartest securities experts.

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    • George is an absolutely outstanding attorney.

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    • George is very detail-oriented and a great advocate.

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    • George is a force of nature with skills I never cease to be impressed by.

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    • George is incredibly smart and knowledgeable about all sorts of securities laws and connects with people really well.

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  • Gurbir Grewal
    Gurbir Grewal

    Gurbir Grewal

    Gurbir Grewal draws upon a vast wealth of governmental expertise, having served as a the New Jersey Attorney General, Director of Enforcement at the SEC, and a DOJ prosecutor in previous roles. He advises clients on a broad range of internal and regulatory investigations and enforcement actions.

    • Gurbir has unparalleled SEC experience, he is innovative in thinking about how the SEC would handle enforcement. He's a go-to person for any high stakes SEC investigation.

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  • Olivia Choe
    Olivia Choe

    Olivia Choe

    Olivia Choe brings to bear her litigation background providing robust representation to clients accused of a range of SEC violations and advising them on compliance.

    • Olivia is an excellent partner. She is uniquely positioned to investigate and litigate cases from soup to nuts.

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    • She is brilliant and spectacular.

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