Band 5
Provided by Antonio Yanez
Antonio Yanez, Jr. is a partner in Willkie’s Litigation Department and Co-Chair of both the Securities Litigation Practice Group and the Accounting Litigation & Enforcement Practice Group. Outside Willkie, Mr. Yanez is a member of the Financial Accounting Standards Advisory Council, which acts as a key adviser to the FASB on its agenda and priorities. His practice concentrates on securities and financial reporting matters in addition to other complex litigation, and 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. He regularly leads internal and independent investigations of financial reporting, accounting, and related issues. Mr. Yanez has particular experience in matters with an international dimension, having handled matters in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.
JD, Brooklyn Law School, 1996. Editor-In-Chief, Brooklyn Law Review. BA, Vassar College, 1992.
See: http://www.willkie.com/professionals/y/yanez-antonio
Provided by Chambers
Antonio Yanez comes recommended for his expertise in securities litigation, which includes acting for major accounting firms, asset management firms and corporate issuers.
Provided by Chambers
"An outstanding attorney in every sense. Commercially astute, politically aware and easy to work with."
"Tony is one of the best professionals I have ever worked with in my career. He provides excellent advice and counsel, he is very dedicated and he works endlessly."
"He is a sophisticated investigations attorney, thoughtful and practical."
"An outstanding attorney in every sense. Commercially astute, politically aware and easy to work with."
"Tony is one of the best professionals I have ever worked with in my career. He provides excellent advice and counsel, he is very dedicated and he works endlessly."
"He is a sophisticated investigations attorney, thoughtful and practical."
