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Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

Securities: Regulation: Enforcement

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Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

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Securities: Regulation: Enforcement - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP is sought after by financial institutions needing regulatory and compliance advice thanks to its familiarity with a host of government agency and regulatory enforcement proceedings. The firm is often called upon by major foreign banks to handle multi-regulator cross-border enforcement actions. It also handles significant matters for public company clients, including both domestic and foreign companies across several industries. The group works on the full range of SEC proceedings, including accounting investigations, and fields an impressive roster of former SEC employees. The firm boasts a client base increasingly includes asset and investment managers facing regulatory proceedings.

Work Highlights

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  • Paul, Weiss represented Bloomberg L.P. in an investigation by the SEC related to alleged misleading statements to customers about the speed at which certain market data from US options exchanges was displayed.

Strengths

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  • Paul, Weiss are experienced, responsive and insightful. They are committed to hard work and client service. They are always available and never unprepared.

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  • Paul, Weiss are distinguished by being able to have a team of people who are well aware of our needs and have a roadmap for our development.

    Securities: Regulation: Enforcement respondentUSA
  • The lawyers at Paul, Weiss are good advocates with great experience. They offer really good client service and are thoughtful and smart.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleWalter G Ricciardi
    Senior StatespeopleWalter G Ricciardi

    Walter G Ricciardi

    Walter Ricciardi is highly skilled at acting for banking and accounting clients, as well as international corporations. He handles enforcement actions and investigations by bodies such as the SEC and CFTC into market manipulation allegations, among others.
  • Band 2Lorin L Reisner
    Band 2Lorin L Reisner

    Lorin L Reisner

    Lorin Reisner is known for his excellent representation of clients in matters before the SEC. He represents large corporations, as well as private equity firms and asset managers, in insider trading, accounting and disclosure matters.
    • Lorin is knowledgeable, engaged and creative.

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    • Lorin's knowledge is like an encyclopedia and he's like an oracle for advice.

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    • Lorin is knowledgeable and has a lot of gravitas.

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  • Band 3Brad S Karp
    Band 3Brad S Karp

    Brad S Karp

    Brad Karp maintains a strong reputation in the market for his work across high stakes civil, criminal and regulatory matters. He is highly adept at SEC enforcement, handling sensitive investigations and proceedings for major banks, investment funds, companies and executives.

    • Brad is a great leader and trusted adviser.

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Ranked Individuals at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP (3)

USA - Nationwide

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