Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite - New York

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What the Team is Known For

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP is universally recognized as a preeminent litigation firm with first-class expertise across civil and criminal disputes. Houses an enviable bench of outstanding courtroom advocates and regulatory experts who act on market-leading litigation, drawing on strength in industries such as financial services, oil and gas and technology. Frequently retained to handle investigations conducted by bodies such as the DOJ, SEC and CFTC. Dominant regulatory enforcement practice that attracts multinational corporates from a breadth of industries.

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Work Highlights

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Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP represented Equitable Life Insurance in connection with an investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission into sales and marketing practices in 403(b) and 457(b) markets.

Strengths

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"The firm are outstanding subject matter experts with incredible client service and responsiveness. The team are practically minded and solution oriented."

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"Paul Weiss have a really deep bench and can draw from a lot of different pockets."

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"The firm are outstanding subject matter experts with incredible client service and responsiveness. The team are practically minded and solution oriented."

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite respondent
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"Paul Weiss have a really deep bench and can draw from a lot of different pockets."

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Notable Practitioners

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Michele Hirshman

Senior Statespeople

Michele Hirshman operates a widely respected practice representing major corporations from a variety of industry sectors in high-stakes government and regulatory investigations.

"Michelle is an absolute superwoman."

"She is phenomenal."

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Theodore V Wells Jr

Star Individuals

Theodore Wells is widely recognized as one of the country's most prominent criminal trial attorneys. He boasts an enviable record of success in high-stakes criminal proceedings for market-leading clients.

"He is a legend of the Bar."

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Loretta E Lynch

Band 1

Former Attorney General of the United States Loretta Lynch is commended for her expert crisis management skills. Her experience includes criminal proceedings, investigations and regulatory concerns.

"Loretta is absolutely fantastic."

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Lorin L Reisner

Band 2

Lorin Reisner offers impressive experience in leading government positions. He handles a wide range of criminal proceedings for major corporate clients.

"He is excellent and has the ability to work on the most complex of matters."

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Roberto Finzi

Band 2

Roberto Finzi handles an impressive range of mandates, including major domestic and international investigations by the DOJ and regulatory bodies.

"Roberto is always ten steps ahead. He is extraordinary talented with boundless energy."

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Richard C. Tarlowe

Band 3

Richard Tarlowe is recommended for his work defending companies and high-level employees facing a broad array of criminal and regulatory issues, regularly handling matters involving allegations of financial fraud, corruption and tax violation.

"Richard brings a special kind of doggedness to a case. He scorches the earth with his advocacy."

"Richard is a really smart and an excellent defence lawyer."

"He is an extraordinary white-collar lawyer."

"He has great subject matter expertise and is always there from a client service perspective."

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Harris Fischman

Up and Coming

Harris Fischman expertly defends clients in white-collar investigations concerning a wide range of issues such as financial reporting and short selling.

"Harris has great judgment."

"Harris is a highly skilled, intelligent and analytical attorney."

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