Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP frequently advises on a broad range of investigations, including those related to allegations of fraud, tax evasion, insider trading, and money laundering. The white-collar and regulatory defense team is headed by Marc Weinstein in New York. Weinstein is a seasoned trial lawyer with experience handling cases concerning FCPA violations and investment fraud. Also located in New York, Edward Little has decades of experience defending a wide range of clients that incudes doctors, accountants, brokerage firms, and large companies. Other prominent lawyers in the team include Kevin Carroll and Laura Perkins who are both active in Washington DC. Perkins regularly represents clients in proceedings before the DOJ and SEC. Carroll is noted for his skills with conducting internal and congressional investigations as well as advising businesses on compliance programs.
Testimonials
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‘Hughes Hubbard Reed is fantastic. The team clearly understands the nuances of the many legal issues involved in their practice area, but they also have the common sense to recommend and pursue the appropriate path forward. They think creatively to come up with the best possible defense and then execute on the strategy.’
‘Terence Healy has more than impressed me in every possible category. He's a brilliant litigator who puts his heart and soul into defending and representing his clients.’
‘Edward Little is the most exceptional senior lawyer in this area in the New York City.’
‘Laura Perkins certainly stands out because of the clarity of her advice and the wealth of her experience in advising international companies under regulatory scrutiny/ enforcement. Samuel Salyer is very diligent, has outstanding drafting capabilities for legal documents and reports, and hugely benefits from his inhouse experience.’
'The team is highly committed, smart, and experienced in dealing with enforcers. They are exceptional at keeping clients out of harm's way whenever possible. When that cannot be achieved, they can put forward an exceptional trial team.'
‘Marc Weinstein is one of the finest white-collar defense attorneys in the country. He knows and is respected by enforcers, manages to steer clients through very tricky situations and is an outstanding trial lawyer.’
‘Marc Weinstein is in the top tier of defense attorneys in the country. He's smart, savvy and credible with enforcers. He is simply brilliant in the courtroom.’
'The firm is always very professional and has a lot of attention to detail. They also have a good research team.’
Key clients
- Biotronik, Inc.
- Cornerstone Asset Management, LLC
- Estate of Jeffrey Epstein
Work highlights
- Represented an investment adviser and its principals in a litigated SEC enforcement action.
- Represented a female employee in a case regarding the investigations into allegations that the C.I.A. is mishandling its response to complaints of sexual assault and harassment.
- Represented the former Vice President of the aerospace engineering firm Quest Global, against allegations of antitrust violations.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Marc Weinstein