Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 1
Contact number
+1 212 455 2000Chambers Review
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP has a prominent white-collar group whose regulatory expertise includes major FCPA, antitrust and insider trading investigations and enforcement proceedings. Houses a number of former prosecutors and DOJ officials. Enviable client roster includes major financial services firms, technology companies and manufacturers. Impressive capabilities in cross-border mandates.
Work Highlights
- Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP represented Ubiquiti in connection with a DOJ criminal investigation and stock drop litigation following a staged data breach.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Simpson Thacher has a deep bullpen of highly knowledgeable and qualified attorneys. They are adept at handling multifaceted matters with many moving parts."
"The team is highly responsive and self-executing. They are able to communicate directly with businesses, advise on next steps clearly and succinctly, and reach a good outcome."
"The firm has really strong judgment and are very strategic and responsive."
"Simpson Thacher has a deep bullpen of highly knowledgeable and qualified attorneys. They are adept at handling multifaceted matters with many moving parts."
"The team is highly responsive and self-executing. They are able to communicate directly with businesses, advise on next steps clearly and succinctly, and reach a good outcome."
"The firm has really strong judgment and are very strategic and responsive."
Notable Practitioners
Marc Berger is global co-head of the firm's government and internal investigations practice. Companies, boards and executives accused of a range of issues including market manipulation, insider trading and crypto-related fraud benefit from his extensive prior experience in the SEC.
"He is very available and responsive. He has strong instincts regarding what will work best with the regulators."
"Marc has great judgment, is incredibly smart, super buckled down on the law and has tremendous gravitas."
"Marc is phenomenally talented."
"He has so many responsibilities littered in his past that give him a tremendous perspective on the regulatory landscape."
Nicholas Goldin is highlighted for his work advising corporations and individuals under investigation by various regulatory and governmental bodies for complex criminal allegations.
"He is experienced, detail-oriented and knows how to see around the corners."
"Nick is a very good lawyer and brings his experience to bear."
"Nick is always available to provide clear, commercial and well thought-out advice. He manages stressful situations with poise, clarity and calmness."
Josh Levine is called on by individual and corporate clients from industries such as financial services and pharmaceuticals to guide them through complex regulatory proceedings and investigations.
Martin Bell is a former prosecutor noted for his expert representation of companies, boards and executives in investigations, enforcement matters and litigation.
"Martin is a great and talented lawyer."
"He is very impressive."
Ranked Lawyers at
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
New York