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Provided by Robert A Cohen
Rob is a member of Davis Polk’s White Collar Defense & Investigations practice. He brings 15 years of senior-level experience in the SEC’s Division of Enforcement to his work representing companies, boards and individuals in government investigations, as well as conducting internal investigations.
He represents public companies in SEC investigations concerning disclosures, accounting and internal controls. He is an authority on cryptocurrency enforcement, having served as the first-ever Chief of the SEC’s Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit and led the SEC’s first wave of cases involving digital assets. Rob frequently advises public companies and other clients in responding to and disclosing cybersecurity incidents, including defense of related government investigations.
When Rob was Co-Chief of the SEC’s Market Abuse Unit, he handled enforcement actions involving insider trading, market structure, manipulation, broker-dealers, ATSs and exchanges.
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Robert Cohen is noted for his representation of major public companies and financial institutions on reporting and accounting issues, financial fraud and other regulatory actions.
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"He expertly marries legal advice, practical judgment and setting client expectations."
"Robert is terrific."
"He expertly marries legal advice, practical judgment and setting client expectations."
"Robert is terrific."
