Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP is well-versed in complex financial services litigation, frequently defending global financial institutions in high-profile compliance and enforcement matters as well as criminal regulatory inquiries from the SEC, DOJ and other government agencies. The firm also represents several clients in the cryptocurrency and fintech space. The team is led by New York-based Lev Dassin, an expert in handling government investigations and crisis management, alongside Robin Bergen, who focuses on internal investigations from Washington DC. Support is offered by Victor Hou, who holds a focus on white-collar criminal defense, and former Acting US Attorney for the Southern District of New York Joon Kim, who has an enviable track record of representing renowned corporations in criminal and regulatory investigations and commercial disputes.
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Key clients
- Assured Guaranty
- BNP Paribas, SA
Work highlights
Represented Assured Guaranty in arguing the appeal, and winning, following a full trial victory (following a five-week bench trial) in an action brought by Lehman Brothers International (Europe) in New York state court, defeating LBIE’s claim for more than $1bn.
Practice head
Lev Dassin; Robin Bergen
Other key lawyers
Victor Hou; Joon Kim; Jennifer Kennedy Park; Matthew Solomon; Rishi Zutshi