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Spears Manning & Martini, LLC

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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Spears Manning & Martini, LLC

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Connecticut

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What the Team is Known For

Spears Manning is a highly regarded litigation boutique with notable expertise in white-collar criminal defence. It regularly acts for corporates and individuals facing investigation by a range of governmental agencies, including the SEC and the CFTC. The team is adept at handling allegations of fraud, insider trading and FCPA violations.

Work Highlights

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  • Spears Manning & Martini represented lead defendant Mahesh Patel in a criminal antitrust prosecution involving an alleged no-poach agreement between several companies in the aerospace industry.

Strengths

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  • Spears Manning has great experience in white-collar cases. They know how to defend and try complex matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Brian Spears
    Band 2Brian Spears

    Brian Spears

    Brian Spears offers notable strength in defending clients in a range of high stakes investigations. He often works on matters concerning securities fraud and public corruption.

    • Brian is a terrific lawyer who has been handling a lot of high profile and serious cases.

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  • Band 2Joseph W Martini
    Band 2Joseph W Martini

    Joseph W Martini

    Joseph Martini comes recommended for his broad experience in white-collar criminal defence matters. He represents corporations and individuals facing investigation by the DOJ and SEC, as well as numerous other governmental agencies. He also conducts internal investigations.

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    Brian Spears

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    Joseph W Martini

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