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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Illinois

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates houses a superb litigation group with a deep bench that represents domestic and international clients in a range of significant disputes. Impressive white-collar team which features deep experience handling investigations involving the DOJ, FINRA, CFTC and SEC. Also has notable expertise in multidistrict class action litigation, including securities disputes. Frequently acts on cross-border regulatory investigations and civil matters. Significant trial experience at both state and federal levels.

Work Highlights

  • Skadden represented a senior executive of a public company in a SEC investigation into revenue recognition and disclosure issues related to the global pandemic.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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John C Kocoras
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John C Kocoras
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Band 2
John Kocoras draws on his former experience as federal prosecutor to expertly advise clients on complex SEC and DOJ investigations and litigation.

He is a phenomenal attorney.

William Ridgway
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William Ridgway
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Band 3
William Ridgway is increasingly called upon to represent clients in high-stakes white-collar proceedings, regularly handling complex investigations and cybersecurity matters.

He is an excellent advocate in court. He takes his client's problem as his own.

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

John C Kocoras
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John C Kocoras
2
Band 2
William Ridgway
3
William Ridgway
3
Band 3