Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates, Corporate Crime & Investigations

About

Provided by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

The Government Enforcement and White Collar Crime Group at Skadden is an internationally recognized leader in the representation of corporations, boards of directors, management and other individuals in connection with government investigations, enforcement actions, internal investigations, and white collar criminal prosecutions.

Skadden’s global resources enable our attorneys to anticipate and respond to parallel investigations and proceedings routinely pursued by federal and state criminal and civil enforcement authorities. The firm defends corporations, directors, officers and employees against allegations in various business contexts and at every stage of the enforcement process, including federal and state grand jury investigations, trials and appeals. We handle investigations and civil and administrative proceedings brought by regulatory bodies such as the DOJ, SEC, CFTC, FINRA, FTC, OFAC, IRS, federal and state banking regulators and state law enforcement agencies throughout the United States. The firm also represents companies and individuals in connection with congressional investigations and inquiries. In addition, we assist clients in dealing with investigative agencies around the world, including the Financial Conduct Authority and the Serious Fraud Office in the U.K., BaFin in Germany, the European Commission in Brussels, and the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission.

Chambers Review

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Corporate Crime & Investigations: The Elite - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates has a renowned corporate practice acting for leading multinational public companies and global financial institutions, in addition to advisory boards and audit committees. Extensive investigations offering with significant cross-border strength. Recognized for experience handling issues concerning securities law, as well as matters relating to the pharmaceutical industry. Notable expertise in civil and criminal enforcement proceedings involving serious allegations such as corruption, price fixing and securities fraud.

Notable practitioners

David Meister is a key contact in New York.

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Work Highlights

Provided by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates represented Perella Weinberg Partners LP and two affiliates in an SEC investigation arising from the ongoing sweep targeting the use of off-channel communications.

Strengths

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"Skadden provide excellent and high-calibre legal advice and representation with a common-sense approach."