Norton Rose Fulbright adds former New York federal prosecutor known for obtaining historic DOJ resolution
25 June 2024 - 4:06PM
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright announced today that highly
regarded white-collar lawyer Andrey Spektor—a former Assistant
United States Attorney in the Eastern District of New York—has
joined its New York office. A partner in the firm’s regulatory,
investigations, securities and compliance practice, Andrey arrives
with senior associate Ashley Spechler in New York and associate
Jamison Winters in St. Louis.
Andrey represents companies, boards of directors and individuals
in criminal actions, government inquiries, civil enforcement
proceedings, complex commercial litigation and appeals. He helps
clients navigate criminal and civil investigations, including those
initiated by the Department of Justice (DOJ), the US Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC) and state authorities, or those stemming
from whistleblower complaints and workplace misconduct. Andrey also
works with clients to design, enhance and implement risk-based
compliance programs.
Last month, Andrey obtained an unprecedented resolution for a
subsidiary of an international biopharmaceutical company. The DOJ’s
National Security Division issued a first-ever declination,
imposing no fines, penalties or disgorgement for a long-running,
multimillion-dollar scheme perpetrated by one of the company’s
employees. The public declination—announced by the Deputy Attorney
General through an exclusive interview with the Financial Times and
subsequent DOJ press release—has been widely covered by national
news outlets, including the Wall Street Journal.
Jeff Cody, Norton Rose Fulbright’s US Managing Partner,
said:
“Our investigations team has grown significantly over the last
four years, assembling an impressive roster that uniquely positions
us to advise clients on regulatory issues in the US and globally.
Andrey is an accomplished litigator with a track record of elite
client service, and I am pleased to welcome him and the team to the
firm.”
Sandeep Savla, Norton Rose Fulbright’s US Co-Head of Regulatory,
Investigations, Securities and Compliance, commented:
“Andrey has notable courtroom credentials and valuable
government experience that we know our clients appreciate. I am
delighted by the recent outstanding additions to our regulatory,
investigations, securities and compliance practice, which now has
more than 60 lawyers in the US, and I look forward to collaborating
with Andrey, Ashley and Jamison.”
In his former role as Assistant United States Attorney in the
Eastern District of New York, Andrey conducted nine jury trials,
proving allegations of bribery, tax fraud, wire fraud, making false
statements and racketeering. He also argued 15 appeals to the US
Court of Appeals. Andrey is particularly familiar with the
healthcare, financial services, energy, securities and technology
industries and has significant experience in investigations
involving the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA),
cryptocurrency-related offenses and alleged financial crimes.
Andrey, who joins from Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, said:
“The breadth of Norton Rose Fulbright’s investigations practice
is impressive and I am excited to join such a talented group of
lawyers. I have deep roots in New York and also advise clients in
jurisdictions all over the world, so the firm’s New York strength
and global reach will be greatly beneficial to my practice.”
Andrey joins after the recent addition of a 12-lawyer
investigations team from the same firm, including partners Jeff
Kalinowski, Eric Martin and Jeff Ziesman in St. Louis and Laura
Perlov in Denver. The firm’s regulatory, investigations, securities
and compliance practice has roughly doubled in the US over the last
four years to 62 lawyers, with 12 of its 24 partners joining since
2021.
Licensed in New York, Andrey received his law degree from the
University of Michigan and his bachelor’s degree from Cornell
University.
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- Andrey Spektor - Norton Rose Fulbright
Dan McKenna
Norton Rose Fulbright
dan.mckenna@nortonrosefulbright.com