George Canellos
MilbankMilbank frequently represents clients in proceedings brought by the regulatory authorities such as the SEC, DOJ, and CFTC. The practice advises on the full breadth of white-collar matters, including market manipulation, sanction violations, money laundering, and accounting fraud. George Canellos is a highly capable litigator who regularly represents broker-dealers, mutual fund companies, and investment advisory firms. James Cavoli and Matt Laroche are also notable members of the team. Cavoli is skilled at conducting internal investigations, while Laroche has in-depth experience navigating high-stakes investigations on behalf of major companies and financial institutions. Having joined from Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP in August 2023, Nola Heller brings her expertise of securities laws to the team. All lawyers mentioned are based in New York.
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‘The dispute resolution team is fantastic. The caliber of dispute resolution attorneys at Milbank is consistently impressive.’
‘Matt Laroche and Jamie Cavoli are top-notch lawyers. Their dedication, availability, and work product are tremendous.’
'George Canellos is the best securities white-collar defense lawyer in the country, having had the unique mix of experience of having served at top positions at both DOJ and the SEC.'
'John Hughes is an excellent counsel.'
‘The Milbank team is superb. They identify the key issues the regulators will focus on and are incredible advocates.’
‘Nola Heller is truly outstanding.’
- 'Ms. Heller is a dedicated attorney committed to achieve the optimum results for her clients. She has outstanding technical skills and thinks outside the box with innovative approaches to issues.'
Key clients
- Binance.US (BAM Trading Services Inc. and BAM Management US Holdings, Inc.)
- PLDT, Inc.
- Infinity Q
- Clover Health Investments, Corp.
- Jordan/Zalaznick Advisors, Inc.
Work highlights
- Representing BAM in an enforcement action brought by the SEC involving novel issues regarding the cryptocurrency industry.
- Representing the co-founder of International Investment Group, who was charged for his participation in an alleged Ponzi scheme resulting in more than $400 million of losses to investors.
- Representing Clover Health Investments in connection with an investigation by the SEC and parallel civil litigation concerning alleged violations of the federal securities laws.
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Nola Heller, James Cavoli, George Canellos