Our Securities Litigation & Enforcement lawyers represent public and private companies, investment banks, broker-dealers, exchanges, accounting firms, investment advisors, and hedge funds, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and affiliates, in cases filed in federal and state courts throughout the Nation, government investigations, and other matters involving a broad range of issues arising under federal and state securities laws.
Widely noted for our excellence in the defense of class actions alleging securities fraud, King & Spalding represents issuers and their directors and officers, underwriters, and accounting firms. We are experienced in the representation of bidders, targets, white knights, and financial institutions in contests for corporate control. We win many cases on motions to dismiss or for summary judgment.
We have a proud reputation as successful trial lawyers. Our courtroom reputation assists us in reaching attractive pre-trial settlements. We are experienced in handling complex industry-related issues, as well as cases that turn on evidence regarding custom and practice in the industry.