Band 5
Provided by Peter I Altman
Peter represents investment management firms, public and private companies, and individuals in highly sensitive white collar and government investigations, enforcement proceedings, regulatory examinations, investment fund and securities litigation, and internal investigations. He has extensive experience in matters before the SEC, CFTC, DOJ and other regulators. He is a go-to lawyer in the investment funds space, assisting investment management clients with respect to regulatory compliance with federal securities and commodities laws. Peter is a leader in Akin’s digital assets, cryptocurrency & blockchain practice, representing senior executives, trading firms and exchanges in some of the most sophisticated and high-profile government investigations involving cryptocurrencies and other digital assets.
Peter’s practice draws from experience as an enforcement lawyer at the SEC, where he worked in the Division of Enforcement’s Market Abuse Unit.
Senior Counsel in the SEC’s Division of Enforcement; Law Clerk to the Honorable Frank S. Maas, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
J.D., Brooklyn Law School, cum laude; Notes and Comments Editor, Brooklyn Law Review
B.A., University of Michigan, with honors
Provided by Chambers
Provided by Chambers
Peter is one of my go-to phone calls anytime potential litigation situation arises. He knows securities space really well. He is very measured with a calm demeanor.
Peter is an exceptional lawyer who is results-driven but also pragmatic and focused on the broader business issues.
Peter is a great attorney who is well-regarded for his industry knowledge and his sophistication.
Peter is one of my go-to phone calls anytime potential litigation situation arises. He knows securities space really well. He is very measured with a calm demeanor.
Peter is an exceptional lawyer who is results-driven but also pragmatic and focused on the broader business issues.
Peter is a great attorney who is well-regarded for his industry knowledge and his sophistication.