Top 100 U.S. law firm Akerman LLP is pleased to announce that it has expanded its Litigation Practice Group with partner Peter Haveles in New York. Haveles' litigation practice has a particular emphasis on the financial services industry, including advising on markets and distressed assets.
"Peter's extensive background in civil litigation, as well as his experience representing clients in investigations and enforcement actions pursued by regulatory agencies and major exchanges arising out of US and foreign derivatives and options market, will allow us to provide an enhanced level of services to our clients," said Lawrence Rochefort, chair of Akerman’s Litigation Practice Group. "His practice represents a wide range of areas and will undoubtedly strengthen the firm's existing bench strength both in New York, our largest market, and nationally."
Haveles represents financial institutions, corporations and individuals in a broad array of litigation, including breach of contract, lender liability claims, enforcement of indentures and intercreditor agreements, fraudulent conveyance claims, corporate governance, acquisition and shareholder disputes, preservation and restructuring of distressed assets, contested bankruptcy proceedings, major real estate loan defaults and partnership disputes.
In addition to his civil litigation practice, Haveles represents clients in investigations and enforcement actions pursued by regulatory agencies and major exchanges arising out of US and foreign options, futures, derivatives, capital markets and asset-backed transactions.
Haveles is also experienced in disputes involving antitrust claims, unauthorized trading, front running, prearranged trading, improper and negligent execution of trades, market manipulation, failure to supervise, compliance with exchange rules, fraudulent representations and broken trades.
Haveles has substantial experience before the federal district and bankruptcy courts, state courts (in New York, California, and across the United States), arbitration panels, administrative law judges and self-regulatory organizations, as well as substantial appellate experience before the federal circuit courts of appeals and various state appellate courts.
About Akerman
Akerman LLP is a top 100 U.S. law firm recognized among the most forward-thinking firms in the industry by Financial Times. Its more than 700 lawyers and business professionals collaborate with the world’s most successful enterprises and entrepreneurs to navigate change, seize opportunities, and help drive innovation and growth.
Akerman’s Litigation Practice Group has vast experience in a wide range of civil and criminal litigation, including class action defense, securities and corporate litigation, banking, white collar crime and government investigations, insurance, and real estate. The Litigation team is recognized nationally by U.S. News - Best Lawyers in several categories including Commercial Litigation, Appellate, and Real Estate Litigation.