Dentons

Led from New York by Sandra Hauser and also aided by a strong cadre of litigators in key locations, including Washington DC and Chicago, Dentons is well-placed to defend companies accused of a myriad of securities fraud activity relating to misstatements/omissions as well as in the context of market manipulation allegations. Douglas Henkin is very skilled at defending banks as underwriters in securities fraud matters, as well as handling work for cryptocurrency and fintech companies, and for market infrastructure institutions in market manipulation cases – including his past success for the NYSE as one of the defendants in a high-profile high-frequency trading lawsuit. Leveraging the insight and experience of a number of former federal prosecutors, including Tony Pellegrino who joined the firm in August 2023 following a long stint as Assistant US attorney at the SDNY, the team also excels in guiding clients through regulatory enforcement actions, including those brought by the SEC. Vastly experienced Washington DC-based partner Kenneth Pfaehler is highly skilled at defending clients in securities fraud and disclosure litigation, derivative and other stockholder claims and corporate control and governance disputes. In Chicago, Stephen Senderowitz is also a vital member of the team in light of his work for financial services clients in regulatory probes and private litigation with regard to a myriad alleged fraudulent behavior including spoofing, insider trading. Senderowitz was also a key member of the team that prevailed for the NYSE in relation to the high-frequency trading class action.