Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 3
Contact number
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Cohen & Gresser LLP is recognized for its strong regulatory investigations and enforcement practice, calling upon a talented pool of litigators with a wealth of governmental experience. Regularly advises individuals and corporations on fraud, money laundering and insider trading allegations, calling upon an expert financial services practice to offer particular strengths in FINRA and SEC proceedings. International presence further strengthens its handling of cross-border proceedings. Acts for clients from a broad range of industry sectors, with experience representing energy companies, financial services firms and technology corporations.
Work Highlights
- Cohen & Gresser LLP represented Samuel Bankman-Fried in parallel investigations and proceedings brought by the DOJ, SEC, CFTC, House and Senate Congressional committees and state regulatory agencies relating to charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering, commodities fraud, securities fraud and other criminal related offences.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team has strong expertise working with the DOJ and with prosecutors. They remain focused on providing clear and easy to understand guidance and advice."
"Cohen & Gresser has a number of experienced former prosecutors who are very responsive."
"The firm has an incredible collection of brilliant hard-working lawyers."
"The team has strong expertise working with the DOJ and with prosecutors. They remain focused on providing clear and easy to understand guidance and advice."
"Cohen & Gresser has a number of experienced former prosecutors who are very responsive."
"The firm has an incredible collection of brilliant hard-working lawyers."
Notable Practitioners
Mark Cohen manages the firm's New York office and has an excellent reputation for his sophisticated practice, which entails criminal defense and complex internal investigations.
"Mark is a seasoned attorney who provides insightful advice and guidance."
"Mark is a gifted attorney who is the complete package. He is able to expose and exploit the factual and legal weaknesses of a prosecutor's case and masterfully and persuasively present them to judges and jurors."
"Mark is an excellent go-to defence lawyer. He is well prepared, knowledgeable, creative and has a good bedside manner."
"Mark is a brilliant tactician."
Jonathan Abernethy is a fine choice of counsel for corporations and individual clients involved in FCPA-related issues and broader white-collar matters.
"John is an excellent attorney."
Christian Everdell attracts market attention for his representation of high-profile individuals. His expertise includes cross-border disputes and allegations of tax fraud.
"Christian is a strong and seasoned attorney."
Jason Brown is recommended for his extensive experience representing clients in complex white-collar matters. He regularly handles high-stakes securities fraud and antitrust cases.
"Jason is an outstanding attorney."
"He is really excellent."
Ranked Lawyers at
Cohen & Gresser LLP
New York