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Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

Corporate Crime & Investigations: The Elite

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Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

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Corporate Crime & Investigations: The Elite - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Paul, Weiss has a top-flight criminal and civil enforcement group with a deep bench of former SEC and DOJ officials and prosecutors. The firm provides robust defense of clients before government and regulatory agencies in the US and abroad, as well as expertly handling sensitive internal investigations. It has a proven track record in navigating complex white-collar and securities matters on behalf of large financial institutions and major corporations. Key clients include blue-chip media groups, energy conglomerates and investment banks. It frequently advises on internal investigations following on from allegations of misconduct by chief executives and other high-level employees.

Work Highlights

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  • Paul, Weiss represented DailyPay in litigation brought by the New York Attorney General challenging its on‑demand pay product, which was alleged to constitute an unlawful loan in violation of state usury and consumer protection laws. The firm defended DailyPay against claims asserting that the product improperly advanced wages before scheduled pay dates and brought affirmative litigation contesting the enforcement action.

Strengths

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  • The team are outstanding. I can't say enough good things about the firm; it has a high, high level of content expertise and is super measured and practical. They are diligent and detail-oriented.

    Corporate Crime & Investigations: The Elite respondentUSA
  • Paul Weiss has mastery of the facts and law and has the ability to see through gaps and identify creative strategies to achieve desired results.

    Corporate Crime & Investigations: The Elite respondentUSA

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