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Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

Accountant and Auditor Liability

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Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

Rankings

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Accountant and Auditor Liability - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Willkie Farr & Gallagher has a broad base of experience assisting domestic and international accounting firms and auditors, including with internal investigations and PCAOB and SEC matters. It offers additional capabilities representing those clients in commercial litigation.

Strengths

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  • Willkie Farr navigates regulatory matters excellently. It is strategic and very effective at making these things go away.

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  • Their relationship with the AICPA puts them in another league.

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  • Willkie Farr & Gallagher is a highly professional and capable firm, devoted to offering the highest quality services. One thing that sets it apart is its thoroughness and attention to detail.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Antonio Yanez
    Band 1Antonio Yanez

    Antonio Yanez

    Antonio Yanez has an impressive depth of experience representing domestic and international accounting firms facing PCAOB and SEC actions as well as a wide array of commercial litigation. He co-chairs the accounting litigation and enforcement practice as well as the securities litigation group.

    • He's incredibly smart, very calm, and he knows our space inside and out.

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    • He's been in this space a long time. He knows this area thoroughly and has good judgment.

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    • Antonio Yanez is a highly experienced commercial and securities litigator, who also knows audit defense and is able to put a lawsuit in a broader commercial context.

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  • Band 2Elizabeth Bower
    Band 2Elizabeth Bower

    Elizabeth Bower

    Elizabeth Bower is recognized for her strength assisting accountants and auditors with both internal and PCAOB investigations as well as litigation. She co-chairs the firm's accounting litigation and enforcement practice group.

    • Elizabeth Bower is a highly trained and capable professional. She's shown a very good understanding of our business and our challenges.

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  • Up and ComingPia Williams Keevil
    Up and ComingPia Williams Keevil

    Pia Williams Keevil

    Pia Williams Keevil specializes in assisting accounting firms and other clients with matters involving the SEC and PCAOB, as well as internal investigations and compliance issues.

    • Pia Williams Keevil knows the facts better than anyone else and she does the detail, but at a very high level.

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Ranked Individuals at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP (3)

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