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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Corporate Crime & Investigations

Global Guide 2026 : USA

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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

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Corporate Crime & Investigations - USA

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is a well-regarded international litigation and corporate firm with demonstrable expertise handling a broad range of enforcement proceedings and regulatory investigations. Frequently called upon by blue-chip companies and financial institutions facing DOJ and SEC inquiries. Able to draw upon a deep bench of former high-ranking government officials, and maintains a strong global footprint which allows for an integrated approach to complex cross-border matters.
Notable practitioners

Marc Berger is a key contact in New York.

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Work Highlights

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  • Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP represented JP Morgan, among other financial institutions, in SEC investigations relating to texting practices.

Strengths

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  • This is a strong team with good depth, breadth and experience. They are quick, efficient and targeted.

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  • The team is highly competent and strategic when dealing with some really challenging issues.

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  • They produced excellent analysis, are very responsive and have good judgment in terms of how adversarial or cooperative to be with government authorities.

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  • Simpson Thacher is incredibly knowledgeable and very skilled at navigating the investigatory process. It takes business concerns into consideration when crafting a strategy.

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