Securities: Regulation: Enforcement
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 2
Contact number
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Provided by Sidley Austin LLP
For more information on the practice, please visit the practice's page at: https://www.sidley.com/en/us/services/securities-enforcement-and-regulatory/
Chambers Review
Sidley Austin LLP is an impressive performer in the regulatory enforcement space thanks to its attorneys' in-depth knowledge of regulators and government agencies, while also impressing in the advisory space. Active on behalf of hedge funds and accounting firms on a broad range of matters including insider trading cases. Particular expertise in handling FINRA and SEC investigations for broker-dealers and other financial institutions. Offers expert representation of public companies in enforcement actions and investigations concerning accounting irregularities, whistle-blowing and other issues. Often involved in matters with complex multijurisdictional elements.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm provides holistic advice and brings encyclopedic, in-depth and current knowledge of the thinking of securities regulators."
"Their powerhouse team is stacked with former SEC attorneys and other experts that have seen so many large cases in this area."
"There are many experienced lawyers on the team who assist with a wide variety of matters and issues. Their service level is outstanding."
"The team continuously demonstrates an extremely deep understanding of complex and inter-related issues."
"Sidley offers extremely valuable and technical knowledge."
"The firm provides holistic advice and brings encyclopedic, in-depth and current knowledge of the thinking of securities regulators."
"Their powerhouse team is stacked with former SEC attorneys and other experts that have seen so many large cases in this area."
"There are many experienced lawyers on the team who assist with a wide variety of matters and issues. Their service level is outstanding."
"The team continuously demonstrates an extremely deep understanding of complex and inter-related issues."
"Sidley offers extremely valuable and technical knowledge."
Notable Practitioners
Stephen Cohen has wide-reaching capabilities in regulatory enforcement. He is highly effective in representing asset managers and public companies before the SEC in disclosure and reporting matters, as well as in FCPA issues.
"Stephen is an outstanding lawyer and is highly commercially aware."
"He is responsive and has strong relationships with attorneys at all levels of the SEC."
"Stephen is an expert in this area and a zealous advocate for his clients."
"His experience and acumen is always on-point."
Ranah Esmaili brings extensive experience to her practice assisting corporate clients in securities enforcement actions. Her experience includes insider trading, SPAC litigations and regulatory sweeps.
"Ranah is an outstanding lawyer and highly commercially aware."
"She has an excellent SEC background."
"Ranah is able to see around corners and she understands what companies are looking for and what their objectives are."
"Ranah very much understands the need to tailor solutions to client needs."
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Sidley Austin LLP
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