Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is known for its white-collar defense and corporate investigation practices. Known for its deep expertise in navigating complex regulatory challenges, the firm works with corporations facing government investigations, regulatory enforcement actions, and internal compliance issues. Leading the white-collar defense team is David Meister, who represents major financial institutions and big names within the financial sector. James Carroll focuses on internal investigation and regulatory inquiries. All lawyers mentioned are in New York.
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Key clients
- Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co.
- Portland General Electric Company
- International Flavors and Fragrances
- Purdue Pharma L.P.
- China Nuclear Power Company
- eToro USA LLC
- Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and two of its U.S. subsidiaries
- Hanwha Group
- Cemex, S.A.B. de C.V.
Work highlights
- Represented Fujian Jinhua, a China-based manufacturer of DRAM memory devices, in obtaining the acquittal of all charges in a high-profile, eight-week criminal trade secrets trial brought by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California and the DOJ’s National Security Division
- Represented Portland General Electric in an SEC investigation arising from unexpected derivative trading losses of $128 million it incurred in late 2020.
- Secured a favorable settlement in an SEC action on behalf of eToro USA LLC – a financial services provider for regulated securities and a self-described early adopter and global pioneer of cryptoassets.
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Leading partners
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Practice head
David Meister; James R. Carroll