Investment & Accounting Fraud

We advise financial institutions, companies, and individuals on complex investment and accounting fraud matters, helping clients uncover fraud, recover losses, defend against claims, and manage reputational risks arising from financial misconduct. 

Our global, multidisciplinary team represents clients in some of the most challenging financial fraud matters, including disputes tied to Ponzi schemes, loan and receivable financing schemes, and alleged accounting irregularities. We act for both victims seeking to recoup losses and for financial institutions and other parties accused of facilitating fraud, often defending clients viewed as “deep‑pocket” targets in avoidance actions and related litigation. Our experience spans litigation, insolvency proceedings, and regulatory and criminal investigations, allowing us to address fraud issues holistically and strategically. 

How We Support Clients

We provide full‑service representation at every stage of financial fraud matters, including: 

  • Ponzi and financing fraud schemes: Recovering losses for victims and defending financial institutions and other parties in avoidance actions and related litigation. 
  • Government and regulatory investigations: Representing clients in investigations by authorities such as the SEC and DOJ, including internal investigations and self‑disclosures involving alleged employee misconduct. 
  • Litigation and insolvency disputes: Advising in complex litigation and insolvency proceedings arising from investment and accounting fraud. 
  • Accounting and remediation: Working with banks, insurers, and professional services clients to draft accounting restatements and address related risk.

Integrated, Cross‑Practice Capability

Our practice draws on lawyers from across the firm who focus on Commercial Litigation, Bankruptcy & Insolvency Litigation, Finance, Financial Restructuring, Special Matters & Government Investigations, and the Financial Services industry. Many of our attorneys have experience with Ponzi scheme‑related matters, enabling us to scale teams effectively and tailor strategies to each client’s circumstances. Clients rely on us for practical, coordinated advice that reflects deep experience navigating financial fraud claims, regulatory scrutiny, and reputational challenges in high‑stakes, multi‑jurisdictional matters. 

Related Lawyers

Thaddeus D. Wilson (Thad)
Partner
Business Litigation
Jordan W. Leu
Partner
Business Litigation
Leigh Nathanson
Partner
Business Litigation
Robert K. Hur (Rob)
Partner
Special Matters & Government Investigations
Jessica Perry Corley
Partner
Business Litigation
David K. Willingham
Partner
Business Litigation
Raphael Larson
Partner
Special Matters & Government Investigations
Richard T. Marooney
Partner
Business Litigation
Kevin J. O'Brien
Partner
Business Litigation
J. Andrew Pratt (Andy)
Partner
Business Litigation

Featured Events

a blue and green background
Webinar
May 8, 2025
Fraud Enforcement in the Trump Administration and Strategies to Mitigate Risk

Latest News