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This section encompasses advice to and representation of accounting firms, auditors and their individual practitioners, as well as other related professional services firms. It covers the full gamut of regulatory advisory work to those clients and representation in the context of regulatory inquiries and enforcement action by the PCAOB, SEC and other agencies. It concerns both domestic and cross-border matters and work for clients within and outside the US. Disputes are also covered in the section, including commercial and securities litigation, arbitrations and class actions. Issues include malpractice or fraud allegations, claims in connection with bankruptcies or securities violations of corporate clients, quality control matters, answer sharing and auditor independence.

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Band 1

  1. McDermott Will & Schulte
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    McDermott Will & Schulte
    Accountant and Auditor Liability
    2025 | Band 1 | 1 Years Ranked

    McDermott Will & Schulte possesses impressive strengths in handling complex audit and accounting-related litigation, including defending service providers against claims of professional negligence and breach of contract. The firm has additional capabilities assisting clients with PCAOB and SEC matters.

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  2. Sidley Austin LLP
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    Sidley Austin LLP
    Accountant and Auditor Liability
    2025 | Band 1 | 1 Years Ranked

    Sidley Austin LLP has a renowned practice assisting auditors, accounting firms and their practitioners with a wide array of litigation and regulatory matters. The team adeptly handles both domestic and cross-border matters and its expertise spans from arbitrations and class actions to investigations by the SEC, PCAOB and others.

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Band 2

  1. Arnold & Porter
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    Arnold & Porter
    Accountant and Auditor Liability
    2025 | Band 2 | 1 Years Ranked

    Arnold & Porter has a wealth of experience advising on a wide array of complex regulatory matters, as well as representing clients in investigations by the SEC, PCAOB and other agencies. The firm acts for auditors, accountants and other professional services providers. It has additional capabilities in litigation.

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  2. Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
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    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
    Accountant and Auditor Liability
    2025 | Band 2 | 1 Years Ranked

    Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is noted for its breadth of experience assisting accounting firms and auditors, including in civil litigation and regulatory matters. The team provides regulatory compliance counsel as well as representation in PCAOB and SEC investigations.

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  3. King & Spalding LLP
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    King & Spalding LLP
    Accountant and Auditor Liability
    2025 | Band 2 | 1 Years Ranked

    King & Spalding LLP boasts a breadth of expertise assisting accounting firms, auditors and their professionals with a wide array of complex regulatory matters. The firm adeptly represents clients facing investigations and enforcement by the SEC, PCAOB and other agencies.

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  4. Williams & Connolly LLP
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    Williams & Connolly LLP
    Accountant and Auditor Liability
    2025 | Band 2 | 1 Years Ranked

    Williams & Connolly LLP has a comprehensive offering for auditors and accountants, including capabilities in class actions, commercial litigation and regulatory action by the PCAOB, SEC and others. The firm acts for national and international clients.

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  5. Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
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    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
    Accountant and Auditor Liability
    2025 | Band 2 | 1 Years Ranked

    Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP has a broad base of experience assisting domestic and international accounting firms and auditors, including with internal investigations and PCAOB and SEC matters. It offers additional capabilities representing those clients in commercial litigation.

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