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Corporate Crime & Investigations: The Elite - USA - Nationwide

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is a well-regarded international litigation and corporate firm with demonstrable expertise handling a broad range of enforcement proceedings and regulatory investigations. The firm is frequently called upon by blue-chip companies and financial institutions facing DOJ and SEC inquiries. It is able to draw upon a deep bench of former high-ranking government officials, and maintains a strong global footprint that allows for an integrated approach to complex cross-border matters.

Work Highlights

  • Simpson Thacher represented Blackstone, JPMorgan and other major financial institutions and asset managers in SEC investigations concerning alleged failures to preserve business‑related communications conducted via text messages and personal email accounts. The firm advised clients through regulatory inquiries that resulted in settlements resolving the SEC’s claims regarding recordkeeping obligations under longstanding securities regulations.

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