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Clients turn to Eddie for strategic counsel on their most significant exposures. He has represented biopharmaceutical and molecular diagnostics companies in securities class actions and proxy contest disputes, advised global technology leaders and financial institutions in internal investigations and M&A-related disputes, and defended numerous clients in regulatory investigations. His experience also includes matters involving the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).
Eddie is frequently sought for his expertise in responding to investigations by the Department of Justice (DOJ), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and other federal and state agencies, including self-regulatory organizations. He regularly guides audit and special committees through internal investigations related to SOX compliance, revenue recognition, and executive compensation, and defends clients in insider trading and securities fraud matters.
Recognized by Legal 500 for Securities Litigation: Defense and M&A Litigation: Defense and by Best Lawyers in America for Securities Litigation, Eddie is a regular speaker on securities litigation topics and has been quoted in leading periodicals. He has authored numerous articles on securities enforcement and litigation, sharing insights that reflect his deep understanding of the evolving securities litigation and regulatory landscape.
ジュネーブ; パリ
Hervé represents French and international financial institutions, corporates, sponsors, investors, insurance companies, asset managers and alternative capital providers on French and cross border transactions. He advises on banking, structured finance, securitization, and capital markets transactions.
Hervé has worked on numerous complex, strategic and/or innovative transactions (including many firsts in France and Europe) such as international securitization transactions, covered bonds, corporate structured bonds, project bonds, debt funds and the establishment of dedicated origination and refinancing platforms. He also acted on transactions for financing or refinancing purposes (including liquidity), and for off-balance sheet or regulatory capital purposes. As such, he has developed particular skills in handling multi-jurisdictions and multi-practices transactions.
He has developed a substantial experience in the energy and infrastructure sector in the context of financing and refinancing transactions, using classical bank structures as well as Euro PP, bond and project bond structures, specialized credit institutions and dedicated debt funds.
Hervé is described by his clients as a “key person” for structured finance deals, noting: “when we've got a problem, he's there. We know we can count on him”. Clients further comment: “He is dedicated and innovative, and an expert in is field. We see him as a business partner of ours, rather than a lawyer”.
Hervé is an active participant in drafting securitization and structured finance legislation and regulations in France. Hervé regularly publishes and speaks in relation to structure finance markets and related points of interest and deals.
Before joining Orrick in 2016, Hervé was a partner at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP where he worked for 20 years, including 18 years as a partner.
New York
Alice advises boards of directors, issuers, underwriters and investors in a broad range of transactions, including public offerings; special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs); private placements of equity and debt securities, public mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate matters.
Alice also provides strategic advice on a myriad of securities regulation, corporate governance and other general corporate matters. She regularly counsels companies regarding Securities and Exchange Commission reporting and disclosure issues, stockholder meetings, proxy statements and proxy mechanics. Her work extends to advising public companies with respect to defensive review matters, including implementation of shareholders rights plans and related issues.
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Anna has experience working with global companies on a wide variety of privacy, cybersecurity and data protection matters. She has a particular interest in emerging technologies and their intersection with ethical and social issues associated with her practice.
Anna has contributed a number of articles and thought leadership pieces on current data protection, privacy and information law issues.
サンフランシスコ
Washington DC
Washington DC
Julie represents early to late-stage companies as well as leading investors in venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions, corporate formation and governance matters and ongoing corporate matters. She advises companies throughout their lifecycle and represents leading venture firms in connection with their investments in private companies, in all cases across industries.
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Rebecca has acted for “Big Four” audit firms and global listed companies in a range of matters. These have included complex professional negligence litigation in the High Court, internal investigations and investigations by domestic and overseas regulators including the Financial Reporting Council, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.
In addition to the above, Rebecca has also advised on UK and EU public procurement legislation including the application of the OJEU notification requirements to real estate developments.
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Ben is admitted as a solicitor advocate with rights of audience in all civil proceedings before the English higher courts. In addition to his core experience in international arbitration and litigation in the energy, construction and commercial spheres, previously Ben has also acted for energy & infrastructure clients and advised on mergers & acquisitions, private equity and venture capital transactions for clients based in Europe and the US. Ben is currently deputy chair for the Association of International Energy Negotiators sub-group drafting a Green Hydrogen Sale and Purchase Agreement.
Los Angeles
Joanna’s practice focuses on a variety of asset-backed classes, including credit and charge card receivables, and consumer loans. She regularly works with fintech companies assisting these clients with their financing needs.
Among her experience, Joanna represents issuers, sponsors and underwriters in connection with public offerings and private placements of asset-backed securities. She also has experience with transactions relating to the sale and financing of residential mortgage loans, including residential mortgage-backed securitizations, repurchase facilities and servicer advance facilities.
Prior to joining the firm, Joanna worked as an associate at a municipal law firm and represented public agencies in litigation and public finance matters.
New York
Alison represents individuals and corporations in a broad range of white collar criminal defense, anti-corruption, regulatory, and trade matters across the globe with a focus on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and other anti-corruption laws and regulations. Alison's practice involves conducting internal investigations, representing clients in matters before the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission, and U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Controls, and enhancing corporate compliance programs. Alison has extensive experience responding to subpoenas and information requests from government entities and has trial and litigation experience in multiple federal district courts. She has also helped clients navigate shareholder books and records inspection demands and shareholder derivative lawsuits. Alison has represented companies around the world in the oil and gas, medical technology, digital entertainment, pharmaceutical, education, blockchain, technology, and financial industries.
Alison's practice also includes online safety issues, including advising companies on compliance with online safety-related obligations and best practices in the US and conducting online safety compliance risk assessments, especially as it relates to user safety on internet dating platforms. Alison's experience includes representing clients in connection with criminal and civil investigations conducted by state attorneys general related to state online safety legislation.
Alison remains committed to serving her community through pro bono representation and has experience in reproductive rights cases and policies, immigration and asylum matters, death penalty cases, policing and racial justice cases and policies, and a range of other constitutional issues. Alison has represented clients on civil and criminal matters in federal court, including a domestic violence survivor in a Hague Convention proceeding. Most recently, Alison helped achieve a meaningful settlement on behalf of the family of a man killed by police officers in Greenville, Mississippi after convincing the district court to deny qualified immunity for the officers involved.
Prior to joining Orrick, Alison graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Law. In addition, while pursuing her undergraduate degree from Centre College, Alison worked on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., specifically in the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions committee. In 2016, Alison co-founded the non-profit, CTE Hope, an organization dedicated to addressing the issues and research of traumatic brain injures and chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
ミラノ; ローマ
As partner and head of Orrick’s Italian Banking & Finance team, she works with major international banking groups, private credit funds, borrowers and issuers. Marina’s practice covers the full spectrum of banking and finance transactions, with solid experience in acquisition and leveraged finance, corporate lending, bonds, unitranche financings and real estate finance.
Known for her technical precision and commercial insight, Marina is a trusted advisor to financial institutions as well as a growing number of alternative lenders and investors. Her experience covers both domestic and cross-border transactions, where she collaborates closely with other B&F lawyers across Orrick’s network, making her a go-to counsel for clients navigating the Italian and international finance markets. Her clients value her ability to deliver innovative and practical solutions tailored to help them access the capital they need to achieve growth, development, and their overall business needs.
Los Angeles
Ashley represents issuers, underwriters, servicers, lenders, and other market participants in connection with securitizations, asset financings and sales, and negotiation of lending facilities. Ashley's practice encompasses a variety of asset-backed securities, including residential mortgage-backed securities and credit and charge card receivables.