Securities: Regulation: Advisory | USA

Cravath, 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 whistle-blower actions. Clients include US public companies and international corporations, financial institutions, audit committees and boards of directors.

Gibson, 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.

Skadden, 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.

Weil, 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.

WilmerHale 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.

Cleary 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.

Covington & Burling LLP has a distinguished team offering counsel on the full range of securities regulatory matters from SEC reporting and disclosure to public companies' liabilities under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Fields experts in issues arising from M&A and capital market transactions as well as enforcement and internal investigations. Deep bench of former senior SEC officials adds impressive credibility in connection with both advisory and enforcement matters. Also sought after for its expertise in corporate governance.

Davis 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.

Hogan 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.