King & Spalding LLP frequently represents multinational companies across a variety of industries, including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, technology, and financial services, among others. The team is particularly skilled at advising on investigations relating to corporate espionage, national security, and international corruption. Mark Jensen leads the practice group from Washington DC. Jensen is skilled at handling fraud litigation and regularly defends senior executives who are charged with various white-collar criminal offences. Patrick Montgomery and John Richter are also based in Washington DC. Richter stands out for his significant capabilities as a trial lawyer, while Montgomery has experience navigating clients through investigations conducted by the SEC and DOJ. Located in Chicago, Zachary Fardon has a broad range of expertise in the field, which includes advising on matters related to securities fraud, public corruption, and corporate misconduct. Randy Mastro is a seasoned trial lawyer in New York with a wealth of experience defending clients against enforcement actions brought by the SEC. Olivia Radin joined the New York office from Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP in January 2023, while the Washington DC office has been strengthened by the addition of Alicia O’Brien in February 2023. Wick Sollers has retired from the firm.
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‘They have a client-centered practice. They put in great effort to learn the underlying business of the client.’
‘John Horn has an excellent demeanor paired with great skills.’
'First and foremost, King & Spalding stands out for its expertise and technical capabilities. They are extremely user-friendly and interactive. They keep the client updated on changes. Their collective relationships with the agencies involved and the mutual respect helps secure a more favorable result than would otherwise be expected.'
Key clients
- Albemarle Corporation
- Bittrex Global GmbH
- CHC Holdings, Inc.
- Carter Healthcare
- Leprino Foods Company
- Shire
- Siguler Guff & Company
- Stellantis
- Summit Midstream Partners, Inc.
- Volkswagen AG
Work highlights
- Represented Albemarle in a multi-jurisdictional FCPA investigation.
- Represented the former CEO of pharmaceutical company Indivior Inc., in a multi-year federal investigation involving alleged violations of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
- Represented a defendant in a $200 million dispute with her ex-husband over alleged fraud in connection with the purchase and transfer shares in Celsius, an energy drink company.
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Mark Jensen