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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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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. It has an impressive white-collar team which features deep experience handling investigations involving the DOJ, FINRA, CFTC and SEC. The firm also has notable expertise in multidistrict class action litigation, including securities disputes. It frequently acts on cross-border regulatory investigations and civil matters. Significant trial experience at both state and federal levels.

Work Highlights

  • Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom represented an individual in connection with an investigation and criminal prosecution by the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Southern District of Ohio and the Ohio Attorney General’s Office alleging conspiracy, racketeering and wire fraud.

Strengths

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Skadden is an outstanding firm and is very active in cybersecurity issues.

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Skadden has the industry experience, regulatory experience, and subject matter expertise to allow them to handle incredibly complex matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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

John is a truly exceptional lawyer.

John is the most even-keeled lawyer. He never gets flustered and is thoughtful and strategic.

John has a unique skill set and is a real talent in the white-collar and securities space.

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

Bill is responsive and strategic in his approach to investigations. His experience as a former prosecutor is an asset in terms of thinking through complex matters.

Bill is unbelievably excellent. He is measured, thoughtful and a creative thinker with strong client management.

He is a very skilled practitioner who knows subject matter very well and is good in court.

Bill is calm, collected and brilliant. His demeanor and intelligence helps him find the best path forward. I cannot imagine going to anyone else for cybersecurity issues.

Bill is an extremely strategic, diligent and exceptional advocate.

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John C Kocoras
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John C Kocoras
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William Ridgway
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William Ridgway
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