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Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. Offices
565 FIFTH AVENUE
NEW YORK, NY 10017
NEW YORK
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Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. > The Legal 500 Rankings
Dispute resolution > Corporate investigations and white-collar criminal defense
Litigation boutique Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. is based in New York and sports a roster of attorneys which excels at representing individuals, though corporate clients also form a key part of the group’s portfolio. The firm is well regarded in the market for its strengths in internal investigations and white-collar criminal matters, where it handles cases ranging from FCPA violations to securities fraud. Robert Anello leads the team and is noted for his extensive experience defending clients on trial and appellate level. Praised for being ‘tremendous trial lawyers‘, Elkan Abramowitz
and Richard Albert regularly handle civil, criminal, and regulatory matters for businesses and their C-suite executives. Catherine Foti sports a diverse practice that includes attorney disciplinary matters alongside employment discrimination, sexual harassment, and fraud.
Practice head(s):
Robert Anello
Other key lawyers:
Elkan Abramowitz; Lawrence Iason; Benjamin Fischer; Catherine Foti; Richard Albert; Christopher Harwood; Telemachus Kasulis; Kathleen Cassidy; Karen King; Jeremy Temkin
Testimonials
‘Morvillo Abramowitz stands out in a crowded field by having true excellence in every level of their team.’
‘Jeremy Temkin, Catherine Foti, Rich Albert, and Ben Fischer are people I would call in a heartbeat to get trusted legal advice on one of my own matters.’
‘Morvillo Abramowitz has a tremendous and long-standing reputation in white collar criminal defense.’
‘Richard Albert and Elkan Abramowitz are tremendous trial lawyers.’
‘Jeremy Temkin is an authority on criminal tax matters.’
‘The firm issues insightful thought leadership that is timely and practical.’
‘Chris Harwood is a phenomenal lawyer and wonderful to work with, thanks to strong collaboration skills.’
Key clients
Veon Board of Directors
Chamber of the Office of the Governor of New York
Special Committee of Board of Directors of Global Media Company in Connection with FIFA investigation
Founder of Tinkoff Bank
High Profile Gold Trader
CEO of American Media, Inc.
MBE Capital CEO
Jason Kurland
Work highlights
- Representing the Board of Directors of Veon in connection with a multinational FCPA investigation led by the United States and the Netherlands.
- Representing the Chief Executive Officer of American Media, Inc., publisher of the National Enquirer, in connection with SDNY investigations relating to the Michael Cohen scandal, as well as the Jeff Bezos divorce scandal and allegations related to Saudi Arabia.
- Representing the founder of Tinkoff Bank, in connection with an indictment filed in the Northern District of California in September 2019, where he was accused of filing a false U.S. income tax return that omitted over $1 billion of mark-to-market gains on Tinkoff Bank shares that he held following the bank’s IPO on the London Stock Exchange.
Dispute resolution > Leading trial lawyers Tier 3
Elkan Abramowitz – Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. One of the nation’s most sought after white-collar law experts, New York-based Elkan Abramowitz has built a career representing prominent clients facing high-stakes personal and professional cases. The list of clients Abramowitz represents is as impressive as it is extensive, encompassing the chamber of the office of the governor of New York and the CEO of American Media Inc.
Testimonials
‘Elkan Abramowitz is simply superb. He has vast experience and a wonderful human approach.’
Work highlights
Dispute resolution > Securities litigation: defense Tier 4
New York firm Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. is a long-established litigation boutique that handles white-collar defense, regulatory enforcement, business and securities litigation. Its work in class action, derivative suits and civil securities fraud cases, as well as its prowess in SEC enforcement matters, is based on the strength of its trial capability. More than a quarter of the firm’s partners are Fellows of the American College of Trial Lawyers. ‘They are zealous advocates and have obtained excellent results’, remark clients. Practice head Edward Spiro and ‘go-to lawyer’ Robert Anello are represented the founder and CEO of a public company in approximately 20 class action and derivative suits relating to allegations of stock manipulation. All matters were settled in 2022. Leading white-collar criminal defense partner Elkan Abramowitz also plays a pivotal role in both civil and criminal cases, and former federal prosecutor Christopher Harwood is also prominent in both investigations and litigation. Practice head(s):
Edward Spiro
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Our experience using MAGIA in securities litigation defense has been excellent. They are zealous advocates and have obtained excellent results.’
‘Bob Anello is our go-to lawyer for securities litigation defense. His tireless advocacy has been just what we need in getting excellent results.’
Key clients
CoinMarketCap
Co Corporate and Individual Defendants in Black v. Pheonix Cayman
Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. > Firm Profile
For almost 50 years, Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello PC has been at the forefront of advising companies and individuals on complex white-collar and regulatory matters and sophisticated business disputes. We are best known for our unparalleled trial experience and our expertise in white-collar defense, securities enforcement, and regulatory matters. Equally important is the sophisticated civil litigation we do for financial institutions, other business entities, and their senior executives. Our size and expertise allow us the flexibility to provide the highest quality legal services at competitive rates.
Morvillo Abramowitz is renowned for its accomplishments litigating cases at all levels of the federal and state courts, in arbitrations, and before government agencies, regulatory organizations, and other tribunals. More than a quarter of the firm’s partners are Fellows of the American College of Trial Lawyers, a prestigious organization that was created to recognize excellence in trial lawyers. It regularly represents companies and individuals in Foreign Corrupt Practices Act inquiries and investigations by the US Department of Justice, Securities and Exchange Commission, and foreign regulators and prosecutors. The firm also is well-known for its appellate practice and regularly handles complex civil and criminal appeals before federal and state courts nationwide. The firm’s expertise in litigation, and the respect earned accordingly, enables it to negotiate effectively with regulators, prosecutors, and adversaries on behalf of its clients.
The firm has persuaded the government not to indict identified grand jury targets, thereby helping individuals and corporations avoid criminal charges altogether. When a client has been indicted, because of the firm’s experience, reputation as skilled trial lawyers and advocates, and thorough hard work, it often is able to obtain favorable pre-trial dispositions. Similarly, in civil disputes, the firm’s ability and willingness to try high-stakes cases often help it achieve advantageous settlements without trial. The firm’s lawyers also provide litigation-avoidance advice, FCPA guidance, securities law-related analysis, and other confidential legal counseling, often in highly sensitive contexts.
Institutional clients frequently retain the firm to conduct sensitive internal investigations aimed at uncovering or resolving allegations of officer, director, trustee, or employee misconduct, both in the US and globally. Its lawyers have led court-appointed independent monitorships, acted as independent examiners for US Department of Justice initiatives, and have been appointed to government-approved positions as corporate integrity counsel.
The firm’s lawyers are thought leaders who have been recognized for their trial skills by professional organizations, lecture frequently on issues relating to criminal law, and regularly contribute to various well-known publications.
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Lawyer Profiles
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Mr Elkan Abramowitz | Elkan Abramowitz is a leading white collar criminal defense lawyer experienced in… | View Profile |
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Mr Richard Albert | Richard F. Albert represents clients in white collar criminal and regulatory matters,… | View Profile |
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Mr Robert Anello | Robert J. Anello has litigated in the federal and state courts for… | View Profile |
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Kate Cassidy | Kathleen E. Cassidy is an experienced criminal defense lawyer whose practice focuses… | View Profile |
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Mr Benjamin Fischer | Benjamin S. Fischer represents corporate executives and corporations in high stakes business… | View Profile |
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Ms Catherine Foti | Catherine M. Foti has more than twenty-five years of experience in complex… | View Profile |
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Mr Christopher Harwood | Christopher B. Harwood is a former federal prosecutor with many years of… | View Profile |
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Mr Lawrence Iason | One of the country’s leading securities regulation and enforcement and white collar… | View Profile |
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Mr Brian Jacobs | Brian A. Jacobs is a former federal prosecutor who represents individuals and… | View Profile |
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Mr Telemachus Kasulis | Telemachus P. Kasulis represents individuals and organizations in high-stakes criminal, civil, and… | View Profile |
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Karen King | Karen R. King has more than 20 years of experience in complex… | View Profile |
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Mr Robert Radick | Robert M. Radick represents individuals and organizations in a wide range of… | View Profile |
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Mr Jonathan Sack | Jonathan S. Sack has extensive experience litigating complex civil and criminal cases.… | View Profile |
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Mr Edward Spiro | Edward M. Spiro is a litigator with many years of experience handling… | View Profile |
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Mr Jeremy Temkin | Jeremy H. Temkin represents individuals and corporations in white collar criminal investigations.… | View Profile |
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Mr Richard Weinberg | Richard D. Weinberg has substantial expertise and experience in representing individuals and… | View Profile |