Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton offers comprehensive financial services litigation to a notable client base of major financial institutions and corporations. The group has extensive experience in antitrust and securities litigation and regularly defends clients in SEC and DOJ investigations. The team is led by Washington DC-based Robin Bergen and New York-based Lev Dassin, who specialize in regulatory enforcement matters and government investigations respectively. Bergen is involved in advising and representing financial institutions and service firms before State Attorneys General and other regulatory entities in cases relating to financial products. Dassin, who previously served as Acting US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, holds considerable trial practice and focuses on white-collar criminal defense alongside civil and commercial litigation. With their combined expertise, the group regularly works on complex, high-value, and multijurisdictional matters. Nowell Bamberger, based in Washington DC, is recognized for his cross-border dispute resolution work in the US and abroad. Jennifer Kennedy Park, based in the Bay Area, is known for her expertise in dealing with enforcement actions, compliance matters, and internal investigations. David Last joined the Washington DC team in July 2023 after serving in the FCPA Unit of the DOJ.