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Ropes & Gray LLP

Securities: Regulation: Enforcement

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Ropes & Gray LLP

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With a global team of more than 100 enforcement attorneys, including former SEC attorneys and federal prosecutors from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and many U.S. Attorney’s Offices, we understand the complexities of both the financial products of today’s markets and interfacing with the government. Our enforcement and regulatory attorneys have extensive experience handling the most significant securities and futures enforcement initiatives. 

We have represented clients before every SEC office, the DOJ, the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the CME, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the National Futures Association (NFA) and many other self-regulatory organizations. 

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Securities: Regulation: Enforcement - USA - Nationwide

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Ropes & Gray LLP houses a highly capable team with impressive strength in the representation of private equity firms in SEC investigations and enforcement proceedings. The firm also acts for mutual funds, hedge funds and financial institutions in matters relating to disclosure and trading, and often represents large corporations in the technology and life sciences space. It boasts a well-regarded advisory practice, working with investment advisers, private equity firms and hedge funds in relation to SEC filings, securities offerings and corporate governance.

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Strengths

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  • Ropes & Gray's team stands out for their knowledge and experience.

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  • Ropes are thorough, strategic and they guide with deep expertise.

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  • Ropes & Gray have excellent breadth of knowledge and experience in the workings of SEC and corporate matters. Their trustworthiness, diligence and thoroughness distinguishes them.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Eva Ciko Carman
    Eva Ciko Carman

    Eva Ciko Carman

    Eva Ciko Carman handles SEC examinations and investigations on issues ranging from insider trading to accounting fraud. She regularly handles matters for leading asset management firms and investment funds.

    • Eva is incredibly sophisticated, has a high degree of service and a strong ability to be commercial where needed.

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    • Eva is an absolute go-to for dealing with regulatory defense matters.

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  • Daniel O'Connor
    Daniel O'Connor

    Daniel O'Connor

    Daniel O'Connor regularly guides his clients, including public companies, private equity firms and asset managers, through SEC and internal investigations on issues ranging from accounting and disclosure concerns to insider trading allegations.

    • Dan is an accomplished lawyer who can do this work from soup to nuts.

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    • Dan is expert, practical and aggressive with regulators.

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    • Dan is a dogged advocate in enforcement matters.

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