GLIMPSE
1) Trial-ready and aggressive
ABG&CJ is known for its combative approach and ability to go to trial, having successfully led litigation involving the survival of the business for both plaintiffs and defendants.
We represent corporations, financial institutions, as well as directors and officers in securities-related actions. We also act for financial institutions, institutional investors and high net worth individuals to prosecute violations of securities laws by issuers or other market participants, including in direct actions and non-class action litigation.
We defend our clients, including issuers, underwriters and auditors in litigation relating to initial public offerings (IPOs), regulatory proceedings, bankruptcy litigation involving complex financial instruments, investigations and corporate governance matters, financial reporting, insider trading, regulated and unregulated funds, mergers and acquisitions, as well as market and trading activities. We represent issuers, underwriters and auditors in securities actions.
2) Enforcement of Securities Laws
We provide comprehensive representation in a wide range of law enforcement matters, including emerging regulatory areas such as cybersecurity, decentralized finance platforms, cryptocurrency, and disclosure.
We also have extensive experience in areas that remain identified regulatory priorities, including conflicts of interest and disclosure requirements for investment advisers and investment firms, public company disclosure, accounting matters, insider trading and investment dealer compliance.
Professionalism
Accompaniment
Devotion
Determination
Cheer up
Confidence
experience
Reactivity
Legal representation
Civil law
Consultation
Advocacy
Effective advocacy
Regulation
Civil liability
Judicial recourse
PROFESSIONAL ACTS
Internal, regulatory and compliance investigations
Legal management
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Civil and Commercial Litigation
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Mediation, Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
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Appellate Arguments
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Critical situations and crisis management
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SECTORS OF ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
Food
- Agri-food companies targeted by allegations of misleading disclosures during financings.
- Shareholder disputes in family businesses.
- Disputes related to the valuation of farm assets or processing facilities.
Insurance
- Disputes relating to the marketing of investment products.
- Liability of investment dealers or representatives of investment dealers in the event of errors in advice on structured products.
- Regulatory investigations relating to the compliance of investment insurance prospectuses.
Wholesale and retail trade
- Public offerings or fundraising in distribution chains.
- Recourse in oppression between founders and new investors.
- Litigation over the performance or dilution of post-merger actions.
Construction and infrastructure
- Shareholder disputes over infrastructure projects financed via stock exchange vehicles.
- Disputes over crowdfunding or venture capital clauses.
- Directors’ liability in the event of failure to disclose on major projects.
Entertainment, Sports, Media & Communications
- Listed production companies prosecuted for misdisclosure;
- Disputes over preferred shares, options or conversion clauses.
- Representation of shareholders in media companies undergoing restructuring.
Education
- Conflicts in private educational groups using crowdfunding.
- Litigation around investments in tech educational platforms.
Energy and natural resources
- Class actions against mining or oil companies for non-disclosure of risks.
- Disputes over shareholder rights in joint projects.
- Representation before regulatory authorities in controversial fundraising.
Environment
- Environmental companies sued for misleading communications related to the environmental impact of their products.
- Liability-based shareholder disputes.
Governments, Agencies and Public Services
- Representation of state agencies or public investors involved in financial disputes.
- Regulatory audits of public issuers or public-private partnerships.
Real estate
- Conflicts related to real estate investment trusts and real estate portfolio governance.
- Liability for lack of information on real estate development projects.
- Disputes between developers, investors and asset managers.
Financial Institutions and Services
- Suspicious transaction investigations.
- Representation for mismanagement of funds.
- Conflicts between shareholders of private institutions or alternative finance companies.
Manufacturer
- Liability for the disclosure of erroneous business results.
- Disputes over IPO or equity financing terms.
- Conflicts over profit distribution or dividend policies.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
- Representation of biotech companies.
- Investigations into the publication of clinical trials or regulatory authorizations.
- Conflicts of interest or use of privileged information.
Security
- Cybersecurity or physical protection companies involved in stock market disputes.
- Litigation around the disclosure of security vulnerabilities or data loss.
- Conflicts over directors’ obligations in a crisis environment.
Professional Services
- Civil or disciplinary liability of accountants, lawyers or actuaries involved in stock market transactions.
- Representation in disputes relating to valuation value or opinions rendered to investors.
Technology
- Frequent conflicts in high-growth technology companies.
- Disputes between founders and investors following financing rounds or promises of returns.
- Representation after failed IPOs or strategic mergers.
Tourism and hospitality
- Disputes around investments in hotel groups or tourist platforms.
- Liability of managers for non-disclosure of financial or operational information.
Transport
- Disputes related to the capitalization of transportation companies.
- Conflicts of interest in logistics partnerships or joint ventures.
- Representation of minority shareholders in sectoral reorganizations.