Securities: Regulation: Enforcement
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 4
Contact number
202 662 6000Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- Covington & Burling LLP advised Procter & Gamble on SEC reporting, public disclosures, ESG and related corporate and governance activities.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Covington & Burling team is proactive, practical and provides hands-on advice."
"The team has a strong breadth."
"Covington is a large firm with an excellent bench."
"The Covington & Burling team is proactive, practical and provides hands-on advice."
"The team has a strong breadth."
"Covington is a large firm with an excellent bench."
Notable Practitioners
David Martin remains an eminent name in the securities regulation area. He advises public companies on corporate governance, corporate finance and regulatory compliance.
"He is a terrific legal and commercial partner."
Kerry Burke offers global corporations a wealth of expertise in securities regulatory matters and compliance. She provides clients with advice on ESG, public disclosures, corporate governance and SEC reporting.
"Kerry has a broad range of expertise in corporate and securities. She is very involved and practical."
"Kerry is a phenomenally business-oriented capital markets lawyer. She brings a strong business acumen."
Gerald Hodgkins draws upon his extensive experience at the SEC to represent both individual and corporate clients facing major investigations and enforcement proceedings.
"He is very responsive, asks good questions and is very transparent and thoughtful."
"Gerald is really strong."