Yoshinori Sasao is an associate in the Litigation department of Hughes Hubbard & Reed and a member of the firm's Global Investigations, Enforcement and Compliance practice group. His practice focuses on advising large multinational clients regarding anti-corruption compliance, internal investigations, and due diligence, including with respect to the engagement of third parties. He also has experience with securities litigation and international arbitration. He has been involved in a number of complex international matters, including representing Big Four accounting firms and the trustee in the Securities Investor Protection Act (SIPA) liquidations of Lehman Brothers Inc. and MF Global Inc.
Highlighted Lectures
“White Collar Enforcement in 2018: Navigating Recent Changes and Clearing Uncertainties,” The Knowledge Group, webinar, March 1, 2018
Court Admissions
United States District Court, Southern District of New York
United States District Court, Eastern District of New York
Highlighted Matters
Representation of CAC 40 multinational companies with respect to anti-corruption due diligence and investigations, including third-party due diligence reviews and responding to whistleblower alerts
Representation of the trustee for the SIPA liquidation of MF Global Inc. in connection with disposition of physical property, coordinating billions of dollars of commodities, customer distributions and related matters
Representation of a member firm of a global accounting network in a $500 million auditor's negligence claim (Conflict Prevention & Resolution arbitration)
Representation of Big Four accounting firms in connection with securities claims
Pro bono representation of a military veteran in a disability benefits appeal before the US Department of Veterans Affairs' Board of Veterans' Appeals
