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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite - New York

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What the Team is Known For

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP consistently demonstrates its first-class command of complex financial services litigation, acting for leading market players on precedent-setting securities disputes and regulatory concerns. Fields a standout criminal defense team with strong cross-border capabilities, which is frequently retained in internal and external investigations, as well as high-stakes litigation. Acts for both individual and institutional clients from industries such as manufacturing, technology and energy, and frequently advises on emerging areas of criminal law, including spoofing and AML.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Steven R Peikin
Steven R Peikin
Star Individuals
Former co-director of the SEC Steven Peikin frequently handles major internal and government investigations on behalf of large corporations.

Steven is an excellent speaker and advocate.

Steven is a very strong and connected securities lawyer.

Nicolas Bourtin
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Nicolas Bourtin
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Nicolas Bourtin routinely represents major financial institutions and large corporations in complex external and internal investigations. He demonstrates further expertise in criminal trial and appellate matters.

Nic is very bright and a great leader.

Nic has excellent judgment and is a strong collaborative partner to work with.

Sharon Cohen-Levin
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Sharon Cohen-Levin
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Sharon Cohen Levin's impressive experience includes the representation of financial institutions in criminal investigations with far-reaching, international significance.

Sharon is capable of giving empathetic, practical and effective advice, even under the most difficult of circumstances.

Sharon is a walking encyclopaedia. She's incredibly knowledgeable and an amazing advocate.

Alexander Willscher
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Alexander Willscher
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Alexander Willscher is regularly called on by significant banking sector clients to advise on high-stakes governmental and regulatory investigations.

Alex is a subject matter expert in what he does. He has unbelievable judgment and an incredible approach to strategic thinking.

Alex walks into the room and has instant credibility and command of the facts.

Nicole Friedlander
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Nicole Friedlander
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Nicole Friedlander regularly represents financial institutions under criminal investigation as part of her white-collar defense capabilities. She is also noted for her cross-border experience.

Nicole is a pleasure to work with. She is tactful, candid and thorough.

James McDonald
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James McDonald
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James McDonald is noted for his expertise in representing clients in a variety of white-collar criminal investigations and enforcement, with particular emphasis in the commodities and derivatives space, and cryptocurrency sector.

Jamie's strategic insights and ability to see around corners and provide elegant solutions are really impressive.

Jamie is incredibly affable and gets to the problem really quickly and solves it.

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

Steven R Peikin
Steven R Peikin
Star Individuals
Nicolas Bourtin
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Nicolas Bourtin
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Sharon Cohen-Levin
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Sharon Cohen-Levin
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Alexander Willscher
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Alexander Willscher
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Band 2
Nicole Friedlander
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Nicole Friedlander
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Band 2
James McDonald
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James McDonald
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