Chambers Review

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Securities: Regulation: Enforcement - USA - Nationwide
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Band 1
What the team is known for

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.

Work Highlights

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  • Debevoise & Plimpton LLP secured a victory for Ripple Labs against the SEC in connection with the legal and regulatory status of its XRP token.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Mary Jo White
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Mary Jo White
E
Eminent Practitioners

Mary Jo White serves as senior chair of the firm, but retains an active practice in securities regulatory enforcement matters. She advises several market-leading clients on all manner of SEC investigations and enforcement actions.

"She is strategic, practical and a trusted voice in the boardroom."

Andrew J Ceresney
Andrew J Ceresney
Star Individuals

Andrew Ceresney is one of the leaders of the Bar, with an excellent record defending clients against SEC and other regulatory actions. He acts for leading financial clients, as well as corporate issuers and individuals.

"Andrew is strategically sound, brilliant and he never drops a single ball."

"Andrew is an expert on regulatory enforcement matters."

"He has enormous experience and is a great counselor."

"Andrew is an incredibly effective advocate."

Kristin Snyder
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Kristin Snyder
2
Band 2

Kristin Snyder utilizes her years of experience at the SEC to offer valuable insights into regulatory issues facing her corporate clients.

"She has great judgment and a terrific background."

"Kristin is very good with clients and has great experience."

"Kristin has tremendous credibility with government officials and is very responsive. She is always thinking about how an issue will be seen by the regulator."

"She is very attuned to what the expectations are for regulators and gives very detailed, accurate advice."

Jonathan Tuttle
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Jonathan Tuttle
3
Band 3

Jonathan Tuttle is particularly known for his abilities in accounting cases. His expertise also covers a range of SEC matters for wider financial services companies and corporate clients.

"He has a combination of incredible judgment and knowing how to read the room."

"Jonathan is thoughtful and deeply steeped in regulatory and government investigation issues. He is careful and nuanced."

Julie Riewe
3
Julie Riewe
3
Band 3

Julie Riewe focuses on advising clients through complex enforcement and compliance issues, as well as investigations by the SEC. She regularly acts for funds and asset managers, as well as banks and businesses.

"Julie's knowledge base and sophisticated judgment always steers clients to excellent outcomes."

"She helps clients to evaluate what needs to be done, is a forward thinker and really proactive."

"Julie understands the inner workings of a company, how decisions are made and what basis they are made on."

"She is a terrific lawyer."

"Julie is clear in her advice and has an impressive ability to understand complex issues and provide actionable advice."

Robert Kaplan
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Robert Kaplan
4
Band 4

Robert Kaplan draws on his wealth of previous SEC experience in advising asset management clients on the full suite of SEC regulatory issues, as well as offering extensive enforcement capabilities.

"Robert is super knowledgeable and on top of everything."

"Rob is an excellent speaker, who presents complex topics in a way that is easy to understand and commands the attention of the room."

Ranked Lawyers at
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

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USA - Nationwide

Securities: Regulation: Advisory

Kristin Snyder
2
Kristin Snyder
2
Band 2
Securities: Regulation: Enforcement

Mary Jo White
E
Mary Jo White
E
Eminent Practitioners
Andrew J Ceresney
Andrew J Ceresney
Star Individuals
Jonathan Tuttle
3
Jonathan Tuttle
3
Band 3
Julie Riewe
3
Julie Riewe
3
Band 3
Robert Kaplan
4
Robert Kaplan
4
Band 4