Mr Aaron Marcu > Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP > New York, United States > Lawyer Profile

Noted for its ability to manage international investigations for global corporations and financial institutions, the white-collar practice at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP regularly handles enforcement actions brought domestic and overseas regulatory authorities and enforcement agencies. The group, which takes an interdisciplinary approach and frequently works together with other teams such as litigation and corporate, is led by Adam Siegel and Eric Bruce. Aaron Marcu has significant experience in previous government positions and is noted for his involvement in matters pertaining to corruption and money laundering. Managing partner of the New York office Olivia Radin, counts several Fortune 500 companies among her clients, while Kimberly Zelnick‘s activity includes matters related to cybersecurity and sanctions. All named attorneys are based in New York.

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP focuses its attention on parallel proceedings and regulatory investigations, advising both US-based and international clients on a multi-jurisdictional basis, leveraging the firm’s global reach. The firm is recognized for this expertise in parallel matters involving regulatory bodies such as the DOJ, SEC and FCA, as well as litigation in diverse locations on issues such as personal jurisdiction, extraterritorial application of law, enforcement of judgements and arbitral awards. Section 1782 applications are another area of focus for the firm, and both New York’s Timothy Harkness and David Livshiz are experienced in this area. Eric Bruce is the head of the practice based in Washington DC and has a background as a federal prosecutor in the SDNY, consolidating his experience in global investigations as well as criminal trials, particularly relating to white-collar defense. Also with previous experience at the Attorney’s office for SDNY is Aaron Marcu, based in New York, who concentrates on the application of criminal law to corporations facing anti-corruption and money laundering investigations by multiple regulatory bodies. Kimberly Zelnick and Olivia Radin are key names to note in New York for their experience in investigations, particularly those involving companies in the TMT and financial services sector. Linda Martin is recognized for her international commercial litigation practice and senior associate Paige von Mehren represents clients on arbitration matters and enforcement of arbitral awards.