The white-collar crime and government investigations team at Norton Rose Fulbright handles a wide range of government enforcement actions, internal investigations, whistleblower claims, and shareholder activism. The group is also well-placed to advise on multijurisdictional investigations, and compliance and risk management. The practice is overseen by Sandeep Savla in New York, who specializes in civil litigation and white-collar investigations, especially matters relating to securities, financial markets, tax, and financial products, and Mark Oakes in Austin.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Andrey Spektor is a stand-out litigator, particularly in the cryptocurrency space. He very masterfully handled a complex criminal case that had international dimensions in the DOJ investigation and achieved an impressive result for his client. His team at the firm marshalled all of their resources to untangle a financial web of evidence to the benefit of his client, which is not a feat that other firms could do as adeptly.’

  • ‘Andrey Spektor and Marieclaire Kennedy were exceptional in providing expert advice, listening to my views and concerns, and then pulling a rabbit out of their hats at the end - exceptional job.’

  • ‘Andrey Spektor is smart, dedicated, determined, and a great listener.’

Key clients

  • MoneyGram
  • Morgan Stanley
  • Delek US Holdings, Inc. and Alon USA Energy, Inc.
  • Sona Nanotech
  • Match Group
  • Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation (now known as Coterra Energy)
  • Neptune Wellness Solutions Inc.
  • Earthstone Energy
  • Exela Technologies
  • Southwest Airlines
  • Full Play Group, SA
  • ISS Facility Services

Work highlights

Representing Full Play Group, SA charged in the FIFA investigation with RICO, wire fraud and money laundering charges.
Representing Varsity Spirit, LLC client in multiple lawsuits alleging violations of federal and state antitrust laws.
Representing VA Claims Insider, LLC in lawsuit filed by State of Texas AG alleging false, misleading, and deceptive acts and practices.
Practice head

Mark Oakes; Sandeep Savla

Other key lawyers

Keith Rosen; Kevin Harnisch; Brian Sun; Jay Dewald; Andrey Spektor; Christopher Pelham; Julie Searle; Chris Cooke; Marieclaire Kennedy