Securities: Regulation: Advisory | USA

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP houses a notably deep bench of enforcement lawyers, which also displays unrivaled strength in civil FCPA proceedings. The team is sought after by clients from a range of industries including technology and manufacturing, in addition to major financial institutions. The firm houses an impressive roster of regulatory experts who provide advice on securities law, shareholder activism, corporate governance and accounting issues. Its 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. The firm handles SEC investigations and provides SEC reporting and compliance advice to companies from a broad array of industries, including banking and pharmaceuticals. It also advises clients on the regulatory compliance aspects of mergers and acquisitions. The group is regarded as one of the leaders in CFTC enforcement actions and investigations and 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. It 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. The group 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. It is able to handle large, cross-border investigations, drawing on notable experience in working with foreign regulators, and is particularly adept at handling enforcement actions for high profile investment managers.

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is a full-service securities practice with extensive international capabilities, frequently engaged by global financial institutions and the boards and directors of major public companies. The team includes several former SEC regulators and federal prosecutors, enabling the firm to provide sophisticated counsel on a wide range of securities enforcement and compliance matters. Areas of expertise include high frequency trading, virtual currency exchanges, swap dealing, and cross-border securities activity. The firm also has a growing practice advising fintech companies on regulatory issues related 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. iThe firm felds experts in issues arising from M&A and capital market transactions as well as enforcement and internal investigations. It has a deep bench of former senior SEC officials adds impressive credibility in connection with both advisory and enforcement matters and is 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. The firm demonstrates prowess in the regulatory space, advising on the full range of compliance and reporting procedures. Davis Polk is 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. The firm represents an enviable roster of major financial institutions and blue-chip public companies, and particularly noted for its roster of broker-dealer clients, and fields an impressive team comprising a number of former high-ranking SEC staffers.

Goodwin is an established practice with deep expertise in advising clients on interactions with the SEC and other regulatory bodies. The firm is well-equipped to counsel both large, well-known corporations and smaller public companies, as well as a broad range of individuals, on matters related to disclosure, corporate governance, and executive compensation. Many of the firm's attorneys bring valuable insight from their extensive experience within government agencies, offering clients a practical and informed perspective.

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. The firm is frequently sought after for counsel on public disclosure and shareholder proposal responses, as well as Dodd-Frank and FCPA-related matters. It draws on a strong bench to provide expert support to clients in areas such as Section 16, and is also called upon to handle SEC enforcement actions and parallel government investigations.

Cooley LLP has expertise in advising clients on the full range of securities regulatory issues related to SEC disclosure and governance, shareholder proposals and M&A. The securities regulation practice is complimented by its robust capital markets and corporate governance bench. The firm is recognized for its proficiency in advising early-stage companies and in their evolution to mature global public companies frequently serving as counsel to NASDAQ and NYSE listed companies. It offers substantial insight for clients operating in the life sciences and technology sectors, helping them navigate evolving governance demands and compliance with securities laws.

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP enjoys an outstanding reputation for its handling of the full range of investigatory and enforcement work, with complementary strength in the FCPA and corporate law spaces. The firm demonstrates a broad private equity client base and experience in the asset management space, advising a broad range of investment and hedge funds on SEC enforcement issues. They operate an active practice advising major corporations as well as high profile employees and senior executives in SEC investigations and related civil securities actions.

Latham & Watkins LLP has far-reaching credibility in the securities space thanks to the strength of its lawyers on both coasts and the breadth of its global office network. It is able to service clients based in multiple jurisdictions facing high profile SEC investigations or enforcement actions. The firm represents investment banks, public companies and accounting firms and is known for its expertise in FCPA investigations and capital markets regulation.

Sidley Austin LLP is an impressive performer in the regulatory enforcement space thanks to its attorneys' in-depth knowledge of regulators and government agencies, while also impressing in the advisory space. The firm is active on behalf of hedge funds and accounting firms on a broad range of matters including insider trading cases, and has particular expertise in handling FINRA and SEC investigations for broker-dealers and other financial institutions. Sidley Austin offers expert representation of public companies in enforcement actions and investigations concerning accounting irregularities, whistle-blowing and other issues as well as advising on regulatory aspects of M&A and SEC reporting and disclosure. It is often involved in matters with complex multijurisdictional elements.