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Chambers Review

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Securities: Regulation: Enforcement - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP is frequently called upon by major financial institutions, investment firms, credit rating agencies and fintech companies to handle regulatory matters and enforcement proceedings, including disclosure and accounting fraud actions. Notable experience in front of US and international financial regulators, including the SEC, CFTC and DOJ. Often conducts sensitive internal investigations as well as major regulatory actions on behalf of international corporations.

Work Highlights

  • Sullivan & Cromwell represented Coinbase in an enforcement action brought by the SEC charging the company with operating as an unregistered securities platform.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Steven R Peikin
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Steven R Peikin
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Former co-director of SEC Enforcement Steven Peikin represents companies, lending platforms, hedge funds and financial institutions facing a range of high-stakes securities enforcement proceedings.

Steve is in the upper echelon for complex SEC matters.

Steven is exceptionally good with a deep and broad history in this space.

James McDonald
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James McDonald
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Band 5

James McDonald is extremely well-versed in representing and advising clients in connection with SEC investigations. He offers particular expertise in the technology and cryptocurrency sectors.

Jamie is intelligent and commercial, obtaining practical solutions.

James' practice is unique. He can see it holistically and can do it all.

James is a very thoughtful lawyer.

Ranked Lawyers at
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USA - Nationwide

Securities: Regulation: Enforcement

Steven R Peikin
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Steven R Peikin
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James McDonald
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James McDonald
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Band 5

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