Led by the ‘extremely talented and experienced defense lawyer’ Marc Weinstein in New York, Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP represents both individuals and corporations in a wide variety of investigations and regulatory enforcement matters, with notable expertise handling allegations of fraud, insider trading, excessive compensation, money laundering, and other financial irregularities. The team is also experienced in cross-border issues, including foreign corrupt practices, export controls, and sanctions. Also in New York, Edward Little focuses on white collar defense, internal investigations, and complex civil litigation.
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‘Marc Weinstein is the headliner, surrounded by a very strong team. They are efficient and can identify the key issues driving a case. ’
‘Marc Weinstein is an extremely talented and experienced defense lawyer who delivers results by focusing on the key issues in complex investigations and offering a litigation threat as one of the country's top trial lawyers, respected by enforcers, judges and compelling in front of juries. ’
‘Marc Weinstein is very responsive and detailed oriented.’
Key clients
- Estate of Jeffrey Epstein
- Trevor Milton
- Alan J. Markowitz
- Juan Angel Napout
- Renwick Haddow
- Gilbert Armenta
- Cornerstone Acquisition and Management Company LLC
Work highlights
Representing Darren Indyke, one of two co-executors of the Estate of Jeffrey Epstein, in coordinating the defense of over three dozen civil lawsuits in the federal, state and local courts of New York, Florida, Minnesota and the United States Virgin Islands.
Represented Trevor Milton in a high-profile case brought by federal authorities, asserting criminal and civil securities fraud charges.
Represented Alan Markowitz, an engagement partner at audit firm Marcum. who|was accused of failing to exercise due professional care in auditing FTE Networks, whose former management allegedly engaged in a collusive fraud.
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Practice head
Marc Weinstein
Other key lawyers
Edward Little; Terence Healy; William Maguire; Dan Weiner