North America - United States • Dispute resolution
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP provides representation in government enforcement and investigative matters for a range of financial institutions. The firm has extensive experience acting before the CFPB, NYDFS, and SEC and works alongside litigation, corporate, and regulatory attorneys to deliver multi-disciplinary representation in complex cases. The group also offers an advisory practice to support clients in developing strategies and proactive measures to avoid issues. Co-heads of the practice are Mary Beth Hogan and Andrew Ceresney; Ceresney is recognized for his expertise in prosecuting and defending white-collar criminal and civil cases and has been regularly involved in jury and non-jury trials, with experience representing public companies, asset management and accounting firms, financial institutions, as well as boards of directors and individuals. Other key members of the team are Maeve O’ Connor and Elliot Greenfield, both of whom specialize in securities litigation. All individuals mentioned are based in New York.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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‘Provided the highest quality legal and investigative advice.’
‘Developed an outstanding report that was comprehensive under an extremely tight deadline.’
‘Aside from their knowledge, dedication, and legal expertise, they are able to put themselves in the client’s shoes.’
‘Balances advocacy and the right tone.’
‘Impressive.’
Key clients
- BMO Financial
- Capital One
- James River Group Holdings
- MetLife
- Pacific Investment Management
- Paysafe Payment Processing Solutions
- Prudential Financial
- Ripple Labs
- Robinhood Financial
- Tether, Bitfinex
- Universal Navigation
- Vanguard Group
- Warrior Holdings
- Wellesley Asset Management
Work highlights
- Represented Ripple in a ruling against the SEC holding that Ripple's digital token is not an “investment contract” in many circumstances.
- Representing Robinhood and affiliates in several ongoing actions, including a nationwide class action.
- Representing Capital One in a lawsuit brought by a multinational retail corporation regarding a credit card partnership.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mary Beth Hogan, Andrew J. Ceresney