Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 3
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A&O Shearman has a respected team that offers an impressive breadth of expertise in civil and criminal litigation and complex internal and cross-border investigations for a range of corporations, financial institutions and senior executives. Strong multi-jurisdictional capabilities complement its extensive regulatory practice, which includes a significant focus on financial services disputes. Broad disputes practice includes the representation of clients in the real estate, financial services and technology sectors, among others.
On 1 May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
Work Highlights
- The firm represented a former Goldman Sachs executive in connection with the 1MDB investigation by the DOJ and SEC and foreign authorities.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team's judgment is excellent and their strategic approach is terrific."
"The firm has highly effective and talented attorneys capable of handling the most sophisticated and complex matters."
"The firm are very good at keeping clients updated on matters and development."
"The firm a talented team who take care of clients effectively."
"The team's judgment is excellent and their strategic approach is terrific."
"The firm has highly effective and talented attorneys capable of handling the most sophisticated and complex matters."
"The firm are very good at keeping clients updated on matters and development."
"The firm a talented team who take care of clients effectively."
Notable Practitioners
David Esseks offers a sophisticated white-collar practice with a particular focus on the representation of banks and other financial institutions facing significant criminal allegations and investigations.
"David is incredibly experienced and is a sharp and clear writer."
"David has terrific credibility with government lawyers, an excellent touch and a very good manner."
"David is thoughtful in his advice and really practical. He understands the clients' needs and what their goals are."
Stephen Fishbein acts for individual clients at trial and for corporations in complex investigations, with notable experience representing financial institutions and manufacturers.
Eugene Ingoglia is recognized for his sophisticated criminal defense practice, which sees him defend clients facing allegations such as fraud, FCPA violations and criminal tax matters.
"He is thoughtful and talented."
"Gene has a really special gift; he inspires trustand confidence in his clients."
"His capacity for outside-the-box thinking is impressive."
"He is responsive and excellent to work with."
"Gene is a brilliant lawyer."
John Nathanson is recommended for his expert defence of clients in DOJ, SEC and CFTC inquiries, especially those in the financial industry.
Katherine Stoller is noted for her expertise in representing companies and individuals in criminal proceedings, investigations and regulatory issues.
"Katherine is a smart, creative white-collar practitioner with technical knowledge."
Ranked Lawyers at
A&O Shearman
New York