Kevin Abikoff is the head Proskauer’s International Investigations and Compliance practice. He is also a member of Securities Litigation and White Collar Defense & Investigations groups. 

Abikoff brings more than 30 years of experience in securities and white-collar criminal litigation, investigations, enforcement, regulation, and counseling matters. He regularly represents clients across myriad industries and geographical regions on the full range of investigations matters including securities fraud, anti-corruption issues, sanctions and evasion, and governance matters. Abikoff frequently represents clients before US enforcement agencies, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Department of Justice (DOJ) and state Attorneys General. He has led investigations and their post-resolution activities for numerous multinational companies and helped those companies negotiate and navigate settlement terms with international regulators. 

Abikoff has successfully defended numerous class and derivative actions as well as M&A-related litigation, including books and records demands. He also specializes in advising boards of directors and senior executives on comprehensive governance and liability matters. 

Abikoff also maintains a robust monitorship practice. He was the first external anti-corruption compliance monitor jointly appointed by the DOJ, SEC, and UK Serious Fraud Office (with the advice and approval of the US Department of Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control). He has also served as the monitor for multiple companies in connection with their debarment and sanction by the World Bank. African Development Bank, and the United Nations.