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Antonio Yanez

Antonio Yanez

USA 2026

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About

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USA

Practice Areas

Antonio Yanez, Jr. is Co-Chair of Willkie's Securities Litigation Practice Group and Accounting Litigation & Enforcement Practice Group, and a member of the firm's Executive Committee. Outside Willkie, Tony is a former member of the Financial Accounting Standards Advisory Council, which acts as a key adviser to the FASB on its agenda and priorities.

Tony concentrates on securities and financial reporting matters in addition to other complex litigation. His practice includes representation of issuers, accounting firms, private equity firms, and others in securities class actions, SEC proceedings, and other litigation and regulatory matters. He has extensive experience representing US and non-US accounting firms in PCAOB matters. And he regularly leads internal and independent investigations of financial reporting, accounting, and related issues. Tony is also a frequent speaker on these issues.

Tony has particular experience in matters with an international dimension, having handled matters in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. He speaks fluent Spanish.

Personal

Brooklyn Law School, J.D., 1996; Vassar College, B.A., 1992

See: http://www.willkie.com/professionals/y/yanez-antonio

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Accountant and Auditor Liability - USA - Nationwide

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

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.

Litigation: Securities - New York

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial
Antonio Yanez comes recommended for his expertise in securities litigation, which includes acting for major accounting firms, asset management firms and corporate issuers.

Strengths

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

    Accountant and Auditor LiabilityChambers Guide to the USA
  • He's been in this space a long time. He knows this area thoroughly and has good judgment.

    Accountant and Auditor LiabilityChambers Guide to the USA
  • 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.

    Accountant and Auditor LiabilityChambers Guide to the USA
  • Antonio is incredibly smart, calm and knows our space inside and out.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Guide to the USA
  • Antonio is a highly experienced commercial and securities litigator who is able to put the lawsuit in a broader commercial context. He helps us to find a way to resolve the dispute, potentially amicably, as well as fight in court if we have to.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Guide to the USA

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