The white-collar and investigations team at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is co-led by Paul Schoeman and Dani James. Schoeman advises clients on a wide range of criminal allegations, including accounting fraud, FCPA violations, money laundering, and tax evasion. James is particularly skilled at representing individuals facing high-stakes criminal and regulatory trials. Known for his extensive capabilities as a trial lawyer, Barry Berke is recommended for both corporations and individuals seeking a skilled defense attorney for white-collar matters. Gary Naftalis has broad experience advising on allegations of insider trading, financial fraud, and market manipulation. Darren Laverne is a further standout member of the team who regularly defends clients being investigated by the SEC. All lawyers mentioned are based in New York.
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Auszeichnungen

Mandantenzufriedenheit

Kernmandanten

  • Brian Benjamin
  • Goldman Sachs executives
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Highlight-Mandate

  • Representing Brian Benjamin, a former New York lieutenant governor, after he was charged in the Southern District of New York with bribery offenses.
  • Representing the former CFO of Silicon Valley Bank, in connection with multiple governmental investigations relating to the collapse of SVB.
  • Representing the founder and portfolio manager for Archegos Capital Management, in a criminal prosecution in the Southern District of New York.

Anwält*innen

Hall of fame

Die Anwält*innen an der Spitze ihres Berufsstands, die aufgrund ihres langjährigen Engagements in marktführender Arbeit von Wettbewerbern und Mandanten gleichermaßen geschätzt und anerkannt werden.

Barry Berke
Gary Naftalis

Führende Partner*innen

Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.

Dani James
Paul Schoeman

Praxisleitung

Paul Schoeman; Dani James

Weitere Kernanwält*innen

Barry Berke; Gary Naftalis; Darren LaVerne; Jordan Estes; Michael Martinez