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Herbert S Washer

Herbert S Washer

USA 2026

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Herb Washer is the Chair of Cahill’s Executive Committee. For more than three decades, the world’s leading financial firms have turned to Herb when faced with their most formidable and complex legal matters. Herb has long been recognized as a leading litigator by all of the major legal publications and directories. Herb concentrates his practice on defending leading financial institutions, financial technology companies, and cryptocurrency exchanges, in complex securities, antitrust, and commercial matters involving civil, regulatory and criminal proceedings. More specifically, he represents both institutions and individuals in federal and state courts, before regulatory bodies and in internal investigations in matters concerning securities and commodities trading, derivative products, market manipulation, banking, price-fixing, M&A transactions, commercial disputes, and accounting fraud.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: Securities - New York

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Herbert Washer is a go-to litigator for top financial clients and is well versed in market manipulation matters, as well as wider class actions and arbitrations. He chairs Cahill's executive committee.

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  • Herbert is an exceptional lawyer. His knowledge of business and commercial awareness make him valuable beyond his excellent litigation advice.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Guide to the USA
  • Herbert is a brilliant litigator.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Guide to the USA
  • Herbert is a strategic lawyer who does a very nice job communicating with clients and adversaries. He is always thinking a couple steps ahead.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Guide to the USA
  • Herbert is an incredible leader, adviser and advocate. He has a deep understanding of the business side of our company.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Guide to the USA

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