John O. Farley

John Farley, a partner in Goodwin Procter's Securities Litigation & SEC Enforcement and White Collar Crime & Government Investigations Practices, represents issuers, individuals and institutional investors in a wide range of matters, including shareholder and derivative class action lawsuits, M&A litigation, post-closing disputes and complex commercial litigation. His clients represent a wide range of industries, from financial services to medical devices and healthcare.

Mr. Farley also advises corporate and individual clients in connection with internal investigations and investigations by the SEC, the Department of Justice and state agencies into alleged insider trading, market timing, stock option practices and accounting irregularities, purported securities violations and other matters.

In addition, Mr. Farley has experience in a range of general commercial matters, including fraud, breach of contract and civil RICO claims, as well as in negotiating substantial business agreements on behalf of clients, participating in internal investigations and advising clients on disclosure, corporate governance and other matters.

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Areas of Practice 1) Business Litigation, 2) Securities Litigation & SEC Enforcement, 3) White Collar Crime & Government Investigations, 4) Gaming and 5) Gambling & Sweepstakes
Law School New York University School of Law
Admitted Year 1994
Education University of Virginia (B.A., 1996)
Most recent firm Goodwin Procter LLP
Andrew Hamilton
Andrew Hamilton

Andrew Hamilton is a partner in Morgan Lewis's Business and Finance Practice. Mr. Hamilton practices in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital, securities law, and general corporate counseling.

Barbara J. Shander
Barbara J. Shander

Ms. Shander advises public and private company clients as well as private equity funds, with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, dispositions, and financing transactions.

Barton W S Bassett
Barton W S Bassett

Barton W.S. Bassett is the leader of Morgan Lewis's Tax Practice. Mr. Bassett's practice focuses on international tax planning for both the outbound operations of U.S. multinationals and the inbound operations of foreign multinationals.