Ranking tables
Securities: Regulation: Advisory | USA
USA - Nationwide
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
- Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Hogan Lovells US LLP 3 Years Ranked
- Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates 3 Years Ranked
- Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP 3 Years Ranked
- WilmerHale 3 Years Ranked
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
- Alan L Dye Hogan Lovells US LLP19 Years Ranked
- Brian Lane Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP18 Years Ranked
- Brian V. Breheny Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates11 Years Ranked
- David Lynn Goodwin13 Years Ranked
- John W White Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP17 Years Ranked
- Meredith B Cross WilmerHale13 Years Ranked
- Thomas J Kim Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP9 Years Ranked
Band 2
- Adé Heyliger Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP3 Years Ranked
- Elizabeth A. Ising Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP7 Years Ranked
- Howard Dicker Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP5 Years Ranked
- Kerry Burke Covington & Burling LLP3 Years Ranked
- Kimberley Drexler Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP1 Years Ranked
- Lillian Brown WilmerHale4 Years Ranked
- Marc Gerber Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates9 Years Ranked
- Raquel Fox Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates2 Years Ranked
- Rob Plesnarski O'Melveny & Myers LLP13 Years Ranked
- Ronald O. Mueller Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP7 Years Ranked
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLPSecurities: Regulation: Advisory2023 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedCleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is a full-service securities offering with extensive international capabilities, often utilized by global financial institutions and the boards and directors of major public companies. Can field several former SEC regulators and federal prosecutors who are able to advise on all manner of securities enforcement and compliance matters. Areas of expertise include high-frequency trading, virtual currency exchange, swap dealing and cross-border securities activity. Offers a growing practice advising fintech companies on regulatory matters relating to the sale of cryptocurrencies.1 Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLPSecurities: Regulation: Advisory2023 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedCravath, Swaine & Moore LLP is regularly sought out by clients for counsel on accounting and disclosure matters. Offers additional capabilities in SEC enforcement investigations, including FCPA matters and whistleblower actions. Clients include US public companies and international corporations, financial institutions, audit committees and boards of directors.1 Davis Polk & Wardwell LLPSecurities: Regulation: Advisory2023 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedDavis Polk & Wardwell LLP houses an impressive enforcement group with a wealth of experience defending clients in securities fraud investigations. Demonstrates prowess in the regulatory space, advising on the full range of compliance and reporting procedures. Particularly expert in Dodd-Frank reforms, including notable expertise in issues related to the Volcker Rule. Also offers insight into cyber-related activity, including cryptocurrency and market manipulations. Represents an enviable roster of major financial institutions and blue-chip public companies, and particularly noted for its roster of broker-dealer clients. Fields an impressive team comprising a number of former high-ranking SEC staffers.1 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLPSecurities: Regulation: Advisory2023 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP houses a notably deep bench of enforcement lawyers, which also displays unrivaled strength in civil FCPA proceedings. Sought after by clients from a range of industries including technology and manufacturing, in addition to major financial institutions. Houses an impressive roster of regulatory experts who provide advice on securities law, shareholder activism, corporate governance and accounting issues. Expertise also extends to areas such as proxy fights and corporate social responsibility.1 Hogan Lovells US LLPSecurities: Regulation: Advisory2023 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedHogan Lovells is notably adept at advising a broad range of public companies and their senior executives on current regulation and reform in the securities law space. Frequently sought after for counsel on public disclosure and shareholder proposal responses, as well as Dodd-Frank and FCPA-related matters. Draws on a strong bench to provide expert support to clients in areas such as Section 16. Also called upon to handle SEC enforcement actions and parallel government investigations.1 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & AffiliatesSecurities: Regulation: Advisory2023 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedSkadden, Arps, Slate & Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates covers all the bases for major corporate clients and financial institutions, including enforcement defense. Handles SEC investigations and provides SEC reporting and compliance advice to companies from a broad array of industries, including banking and pharmaceuticals. Also advises clients on the regulatory compliance aspects of mergers and acquisitions. Regarded as one of the leaders in CFTC enforcement actions and investigations. Houses an impressive roster of former federal law enforcement officials.1 Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLPSecurities: Regulation: Advisory2023 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLP houses a respected advisory practice hosting a strong bench of recognized specialists in disclosure, compliance and corporate governance. Advises on the securities regulatory aspects of significant business combinations, IPOs and restructurings. Clients include numerous public companies, investment management firms and high-ranking executives.1 WilmerHaleSecurities: Regulation: Advisory2023 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedWilmerHale is a market-leading practice in the securities regulatory space, representing top-tier clients on everything from high-stakes enforcement proceedings to day-to-day compliance and corporate governance. Houses a deep bench of former SEC and government agency officials well equipped to counsel financial institutions, accounting firms and major corporates on all manner of investigations and compliance matters. Able to handle large, cross-border investigations, drawing on notable experience in working with foreign regulators. Particularly adept at handling enforcement actions for high-profile investment managers.