The investigations and regulatory enforcement team at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP is led by John Buretta, who practices from the firm’s New York office. Buretta has comprehensive experience handling a range of matters such as securities fraud, tax compliance, and antitrust laws. Also based in New York, Benjamin Gruenstein is another integral part of the team who regularly advises companies and senior executives on investigations into insider trading, accounting fraud, and money laundering. Located in Washington DC, Jennifer Leete is recommended for her skill at navigating investigations into financial crimes. The team in Washington DC is strengthened with the addition of Jeffrey A. Rosen, who joined from the DOJ in July 2023. David Stuart retired from the New York office in December 2023.
Testimonials
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‘The team provides elite-level white-collar defense and crisis management advice. They provided outstanding client service, including being remarkably responsive.’
Key clients
- British American Tobacco
- AerCap Holdings N.V.
- Goldman Sachs Asset Management LP
- The Brink’s Company
- Goldman Sachs & Co.
- Independent Members of the Board of Silvergate
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
- Heritage Provider Network, Inc.
- Biogen Inc.
- Robinhood Markets, Inc.
Work highlights
- Represented British American Tobacco in reaching a global settlement with the DOJ and OFAC to resolve sanctions breaches.
- Representing AerCap Holdings N.V. in connection with sanctions and export controls matters involving Russian airlines’ refusal to return over 100 aircraft previously leased from the company following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
- Represented Goldman Sachs Asset Management LP in a SEC investigation into Goldman’s historical policies and procedures related to three of its ESG investment portfolios.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
John Buretta