Hecker Fink LLP
Client SatisfactionNew York-based Hecker Fink LLP is ‘a boutique firm that punches like a large firm’. It continues to act for some of the country’s leading financial institutions and commercial businesses in SEC and DOJ enforcement proceedings, as well as complex litigation. Highly regarded white-collar lawyer Sean Hecker leads the practice. He and key partner Jenna Dabbs both represented former Iconix Brand Group CEO Neil Cole in a case alleging that he inflated Iconix’s revenue to hit financial targets. Dabbs and Mike Ferrara, who both served as members of the Securities and Commodities Fraud Task Force, are among several former federal prosecutors who play key roles in both regulatory enforcement matters and securities litigation. Up-and-coming partner Shawn Crowley is frequently involved in the firm’s standout matters.
Testimonials
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‘They're a boutique firm that punches like a large firm.’
‘Sean Hecker and Jenna Dabbs are excellent. They combine experience, intelligence, and a human touch.’
Key clients
- Neil Cole
- Mustafa Abdel-Wadood
- Neil Phillips
- Catherine DeFrancesco, as well as two witnesses in SEC Enforcement Action
- Patrick O’Connor
Work highlights
- Represented former Iconix Brand Group CEO Neil Cole in his re-trial on securities fraud charges, alleging that he inflated Iconix’s revenue by $11 million in 2013 and 2014.
- Representing a former executive of the Dubai private equity firm Abraaj Capital Ltd, Mustafa Abdel-Wadood, in a securities and wire fraud case pending in the Southern District of New York.
- Representing Catherine DeFrancesco, one of five defendants in an SEC enforcement action, SEC v. Andrew DeFrancesco, et al., 21 Civ. 131 (SDNY) (JSR), alleging that Ms. DeFrancesco and others permitted stock in Cool Holdings, Inc. to be accumulated using various nominee entities in order to conceal the full ownership interest.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sean Hecker