John Zach > Boies Schiller Flexner LLP > New York, United States > Lawyer Profile

Strengthened by the arrival in January 2024 of Renee Zaytsev from Thompson Hine LLP, New York-based litigation boutique Boies Schiller Flexner LLP is increasingly visible handling securities defense matters for companies, work which it handles alongside a relatively strong plaintiff presence. This versatility on both sides of the “v” also enables the firm to effectively react and to foresee tactics used by the other side, ensuring that it is well-equipped to provide a very robust defense to both companies and individuals in private actions and government-initiated actions. On the defense front, ‘brilliant strategist and litigator’ Matthew Schwartz is very effective at representing individuals in civil and criminal investigations into securities law malfeasance, fee-earning work which he combines alongside his managerial duties as newly appointed firm chairman. Zaytsev co-heads the team alongside former federal prosecutor John Zach.

Boies Schiller Flexner LLP is highly regarded for its expertise in public corruption, money laundering, commodities fraud, and antitrust matters. Matthew Schwartz is particularly skilled in defending high-profile individuals and managing complex securities fraud trials for corporations. Peter Skinner , leveraging his background as a former Assistant United States Attorney, co-leads the practice, handling both criminal and civil investigations and litigation. Skinner’s focus includes representing corporations, financial institutions, and individuals. John Kucera, based in Los Angeles, handles intricate litigation, notably in foreign corruption cases and asset seizures. John Zach  is recognized for his work in financial fraud, and Craig Wenner specializes in assisting clients with domestic and international asset recovery. Unless otherwise specified, all attorneys mentioned are based in New York.

Leveraging the experience of a raft of ‘practical well-seasoned lawyers’, litigation boutique Boies Schiller Flexner LLP combines defendant and plaintiff-side expertise to good strategic effect for a growing roster of institutional investor clients seeking recourse in securities litigation matters. John Zach, who was formerly Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of New York, has strength handling matters involving an overlap with white-collar criminal exposure. Marc Ayala has experience in cryptocurrency-based securities disputes. Renee Zaytsev joined the firm in January 2024 from Thompson Hine LLP and co-heads the team alongside Zach. All named lawyers are based in New York.