Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 2
Chambers Review
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP boasts notable strength in criminal and civil investigations and enforcement proceedings, drawing on its strong bench of former prosecutors and experienced litigators. Regularly defends financial services clients in multijurisdictional actions, alongside roles for high-profile individuals and public sector entities. Undertakes an impressive range of work, including the defense of allegations of public corruption, insider trading and FCPA violations.
Work Highlights
- Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP represented former FTX co-founder and executive Gary Wang in criminal and civil enforcement actions brought against him by the DOJ, SEC and CFTC.
Strengths
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"Fried Frank digs into their cases quickly. The group deeply understand the root issues in some of the most complicated matters."
"Fried Frank has a formidable group."
"The firm is really quite excellent."
"Fried Frank digs into their cases quickly. The group deeply understand the root issues in some of the most complicated matters."
"Fried Frank has a formidable group."
"The firm is really quite excellent."
Notable Practitioners
As former US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Audrey Strauss brings with her a wealth of experience developed from overseeing some of the jurisdiction's most high-profile prosecutions. Her defense practice benefits from particular expertise in SEC-related matters.
Former US Attorney for the SDNY Geoffrey Berman heads the firm's New York white-collar defense practice. He offers representation in high-stakes Department of Justice investigations and also conducts internal investigations.
"Geoffrey is extremely smart, savvy and has relevant experience that will benefit his clients."
"Geoff has a great reputation and instant credibility with regulators. He brings full service on technical legal skills, client support, communication and advocacy."
"He has great judgment."
Stephen Juris offers experience across a range of criminal and regulatory defense work, as well as complex civil disputes, often advising on matters involving alleged market manipulation, FCPA violations and fraud.
"He takes a step back and can determine the potential outcomes for his clients regarding each option he presents."
Ilan Graff leverages his experience as former federal prosecutor to expertly assist clients on regulatory, international investigations and litigation.
"He is a tremendous lawyer."
"Ilan is very smart and easy to work with."
"He knows how to relate to clients and can speak with credibility to the government."
Ranked Lawyers at
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
New York