Cohen & Gresser LLP has a financial sector focus, defending broker-dealers, investment advisors, hedge funds, and private equity funds in securities litigation and FINRA arbitrations. The team has experience handling cross-border matters across Bermuda, Pakistan, and China. Co-leading the team out of New York are Mark Cohen, whose experience spans securities litigation, arbitration, and regulatory matters, while fellow co-head Lawrence Gresser specializes in securities class actions and defense in mass actions. David Lisner assists with commercial disputes, securities litigation, and regulatory enforcement. S Gale Dick has specialist knowledge of white-collar criminal defense.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The firm has terrific litigators who have exceptional trial experience. They also have experience handling highly complex matters, including cutting-edge securities issues.’
- ‘There are very few medium-sized law firms called upon to defend the company's best interests. This firm matches up with the best law firms in the country.’
- ‘Mark Cohen is one of the top litigators in the country. He is versatile, very smart, highly skilled, and exceptionally talented. His hands-on approach ensures that clients get the best possible representation.’
Key clients
- Black Diamond Capital Management, LLC
- Scott Becker, former employee of Archegos Capital Management
- Paul McCabe and his firm PMAC Consulting LLC
Lawyers
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Practice head
Mark Cohen; Lawrence Gresser
Other key lawyers
S. Gale Dick; David Lisner