Robert H Hotz, Jr

Practice Areas

Robert Hotz, a seasoned litigator and former Assistant US Attorney, represents clients in white collar litigation matters and government investigations.

Mr. Hotz counsels individuals and institutions across a wide range of industries and jurisdictions on matters related to:

• Alleged securities and commodities fraud/insider trading

• Improper accounting and disclosures

• Anti-bribery, anti-money laundering, and sanctions violations

He helps clients navigate complex investigations and enforcement matters by US regulators, including the US Department of Justice (DOJ), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and represents clients in related parallel civil litigation.

Mr. Hotz has a demonstrated ability to use judgment and discretion to resolve thorny problems. He brings a creative, thoughtful, and effective approach to his representations, often advising clients in the financial services industry as well as hedge funds, private equity funds, and their portfolio companies.

He previously served as an Assistant US Attorney and member of the Securities and Commodities Fraud Task Force in the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. He also served as a law clerk for Judge James L. Latchum in the US District Court for the District of Delaware.