Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP boasts a stellar client roster for which it handles highly challenging regulatory investigations, enforcement proceedings and private actions. The team prides itself in tackling high-value securities and antitrust litigations arising from major financial crises and regulatory overhauls. Brad Karp, Jessica Carey and Ted Wells lead the practice from New York, whilst Kannon Shanmugam operates from Washington DC. Karp has an enviable record of success representing global financial institutions in high-value litigation and regulatory investigations. Carey is also a reputable litigator within the financial services industry, handling complex securities and commercial matters in federal and state courts. Other key players include Susanna Buergel, who co-chairs the securities defense practice, and prolific securities litigator Daniel Kramer, both based in New York.