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Andrew J Ceresney

Andrew J Ceresney

USA 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

New York

16 years ranked

About

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USA

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Andrew J. Ceresney is a partner in the New York office and Co-Chair of the Litigation Department.

Mr. Ceresney represents public companies, financial institutions, asset management firms, accounting firms, boards of directors, and individuals in federal and state government investigations and contested litigation in federal and state courts. Mr. Ceresney has many years of experience prosecuting and defending a wide range of white collar criminal and civil cases, having served in senior law enforcement roles at both the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. Mr. Ceresney also has tried and supervised many jury and non-jury trials and argued numerous appeals before federal and state courts of appeal.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Securities: Regulation: Enforcement - USA - Nationwide

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Individual Editorial
Andrew Ceresney is one of the leaders of the Bar, with an excellent record defending clients against SEC and other regulatory actions. He acts for leading financial clients, as well as corporate issuers and individuals.

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

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Andrew Ceresney co-chairs the firm's prestigious litigation department and defends major institutions in regulatory investigations, as well as criminal and civil litigation. He is cochair of the firm's litigation department.

Strengths

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  • Andrew was granularly involved and provided strategic advice.

    Securities: Regulation: EnforcementChambers Guide to the USA
  • Andrew is a powerhouse. When he is involved, everyone knows they better be careful trying to play games.

    Securities: Regulation: EnforcementChambers Guide to the USA
  • Andrew is the most brilliant in terms of sheer intellect.

    Securities: Regulation: EnforcementChambers Guide to the USA
  • Andrew has impeccable credentials and leads a really sophisticated practice.

    Securities: Regulation: EnforcementChambers Guide to the USA
  • Andrew is one the best litigators I've worked with.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA
  • Andrew is incredibly responsive and a true expert.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA

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