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Administrative Proceedings, Investigations & Enforcement

Building the Record From the First Contact With Authorities

Averites represents companies, investors, and executives in regulatory investigations, administrative proceedings, and enforcement matters involving government authorities.

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OUR APPROACH

How We Advise on Administrative Proceedings, Investigations and Enforcement

  1. How a Regulatory Inquiry Can Begin

    A regulatory inquiry can arise from a complaint, routine supervisory activity, a transaction review, a whistleblower allegation, or a suspected violation of licensing, reporting, or operational requirements.

  2. Why the Early Stages Matter Most

    The early stages of an investigation can materially influence the eventual outcome. We therefore assist clients from the first contact with the authorities, including responses to information requests, preservation and review of documents, preparation for interviews, and development of the factual and legal record.

  3. Representation Through Hearings, Enforcement and Appeals

    Our lawyers represent clients in administrative hearings, enforcement proceedings, and appeals, and advise on the negotiation of settlements, commitments, remediation measures, and other resolutions where appropriate.

  4. Evaluating Whether an Internal Investigation Is Needed

    We also assist boards and management in evaluating whether an internal investigation should be conducted in parallel with the regulatory response.

  5. When Regulatory Matters Overlap With Other Exposure

    Regulatory matters frequently overlap with other forms of legal exposure. The same facts may lead to civil litigation, competition proceedings, tax inquiries, criminal investigations or shareholder disputes.

  6. Coordinating Response Across Multiple Proceedings

    Where this occurs, our Regulatory, White Collar and Dispute Resolution teams coordinate the response so that arguments or disclosures made in one proceeding do not unnecessarily prejudice the client’s position elsewhere.

  7. Considering Operational and Reputational Consequences

    For regulated businesses, an investigation may also threaten licenses, government contracts, access to financial services or the ability to continue operating in a particular market. We therefore consider operational and reputational consequences alongside the immediate enforcement risk.

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New York c/o Chornous Law PLLC
30 Wall Street, 8 Floor
New York, NY 10005 Phone: +1 650 382 7764
London 124 City Road
London, England
EC1V 2NX Phone: +44 7405 138109
Kyiv 11 Panasa Myrnoho Street
Office 1/1
Kyiv, 01011 Phone: +380 63 148 27 37

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

  • A regulatory inquiry can arise from a complaint, routine supervisory activity, a transaction review, a whistleblower allegation, or a suspected violation of licensing, reporting, or operational requirements.

    • As early as possible. The early stages of an investigation can materially influence the eventual outcome. We assist clients from the first contact with the authorities, including responses to information requests, preservation and review of documents, preparation for interviews, and development of the factual and legal record.

      • We represent clients directly. Our lawyers represent clients in administrative hearings, enforcement proceedings, and appeals, and advise on the negotiation of settlements, commitments, remediation measures, and other resolutions where appropriate.

        • Not always — it depends on the facts. We assist boards and management in evaluating whether an internal investigation should be conducted in parallel with the regulatory response.

          • Yes. Regulatory matters frequently overlap with other forms of legal exposure — the same facts may lead to civil litigation, competition proceedings, tax inquiries, criminal investigations or shareholder disputes.

            • Our Regulatory, White Collar and Dispute Resolution teams coordinate the response so that arguments or disclosures made in one proceeding do not unnecessarily prejudice the client’s position elsewhere.

              • For regulated businesses, an investigation may also threaten licenses, government contracts, access to financial services or the ability to continue operating in a particular market. We consider operational and reputational consequences alongside the immediate enforcement risk.