Clifford Thau

Practice Areas

Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Business Reorganization, Debt Restructuring and Creditors’ Rights

Criminal Defense

Employment Law

Government & Regulatory Investigations

Securities Enforcement and Litigation

Career

Cliff Thau is a partner in Tannenbaum Helpern’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice. A well-known litigator across the United States, Cliff is recognized by peers and colleagues as a lawyer who “approaches problems with a practical mindset” and “a strategic thinker who can see around the corner and the consequences down the line” (Chambers USA).

Cliff focuses his practice on securities litigation and regulatory and internal investigations. His clients include issuers, underwriters, officers and directors; securities and private equity firms; and Audit and Special Committees, as well as a wide range of public and private companies and individuals.

Cliff also represents corporations, private equity firms and individuals in commercial litigation in the financial services, media, real estate, energy and other industries.

Prior to joining Tannenbaum Helpern, Cliff served as Managing Partner of Vinson & Elkins’ New York Office and was a member of the Firm’s Management Committee. He is a frequent speaker and author on topics related to securities litigation and regulatory enforcement, litigation and dispute resolution, corporate governance, and internal and government investigations. Cliff has been recognized by Chambers, Legal 500 U.S., LawDragon, Best Lawyers in America and SuperLawyers.

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