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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite
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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates represented KuCoin's co-founder, Ke Tang, who faced allegations that he had owned part of an unlicensed money transmitting business in the United States.
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Skadden has a first-class, incredibly strong white-collar team.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite respondentUSAThey are totally dedicated to success.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite respondentUSAThe breadth and depth of Skadden’s practice and global reach is unmatched. You always have the top experts at the table.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite respondentUSAThey approach matters with an understanding of all perspectives. They know the players and have instant credibility.
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Band 1 
Band 1 David M Zornow
David Zornow frequently takes on the DOJ and regulatory bodies in major investigations and criminal trials. He is also a leading choice for internal investigations. David is excellence in person. He is sharp, witty and always on the ball. You would not want anybody else in a court room defending your case.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite respondentUSA
Band 1 
Band 1 David Meister
David Meister brings his impressive government experience to bear in his handling of complex criminal and regulatory investigations, with matters often involving significant cross-border elements. He is a pragmatic adviser and a great team-leader.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite respondentUSADavid is an excellent lawyer who is very experienced and has great judgment.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite respondentUSADavid is one of the very strongest white-collar defense lawyers. He is creative and smart.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite respondentUSADavid is a very strategic thinker.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite respondentUSADavid is seen as a dean of the white-collar crime Bar. He is called for the bet-the-company matters.
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Band 3 
Band 3 Steven Glaser
Steven Glaser is noted for his work defending clients facing complex criminal proceedings and investigations involving allegations including FCPA violations, securities fraud and money laundering. He matches together intelligence, strategic-thinking and a human touch.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite respondentUSASteven is a remarkable lawyer. He has excellent credibility.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite respondentUSASteve is very effective at advocating for his clients.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite respondentUSASteven is exceptionally smart and talented.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite respondentUSA
Band 4 
Band 4 Andrea Griswold
Andrea Griswold advises her clients, including companies, boards, financial institutions, asset managers and individuals, in white-collar criminal investigations, litigation and trials.
She is an incredibly effective litigator who has incredible composure and strength.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite respondentUSAAndrea is a formidable presence.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite respondentUSA
Band 4 
Band 4 Christopher J. Gunther
Christopher Gunther has a robust criminal and regulatory practice, which regularly sees him handling external and internal investigations and associated criminal proceedings for individual and corporate clients from a range of industry sectors. Band 4 
Band 4 Lawrence S Spiegel
Lawrence Spiegel is an experienced defense attorney who offers a proven track record handling internal and external investigations and related proceedings. Lawrence is a great strategist and gives tremendous advice.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite respondentUSAHe is a quick-thinker who is always two steps ahead of the game. He's an excellent writer and, above all, very creative.
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Ranked Individuals at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates (6)
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David M Zornow
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates has rankings in the following guides
Band 2 USA 2026
Practice area: Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
Location: Illinois
View department profile for USA 2026Band 3 USA 2026
Practice area: Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
Location: District of Columbia
View department profile for USA 2026Band 3 USA 2026
Practice area: Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
Location: California
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