A selection of representative outcomes. While past results do not guarantee future performance, our history of quiet victories reflects our formidable pre-trial capabilities.
$2.5B+
Assets Protected or Unfrozen
150+
Federal Indictments Avoided
45
Years Combined Experience
24/7
Crisis Response Availability
Southern District of New York
Allegation
DOJ target letter issued to DeFi protocol founder alleging wire fraud, unregistered securities offerings, and OFAC sanctions violations involving over $400M in digital assets.
Defense Strategy
After deploying our blockchain forensics team and conducting parallel on-chain analysis, we presented a comprehensive forensic rebuttal to DOJ prosecutors. Following extensive negotiations, the government declined to prosecute.
Outcome
No Charges Filed — Case Closed
Central District of California
Allegation
Corporate executive indicted on 14 counts of bank fraud and money laundering related to a commercial loan origination scheme. Facing 30+ years imprisonment and $50M in restitution.
Defense Strategy
Aggressive pre-trial motion practice challenged the admissibility of the government's primary financial evidence. The court granted our suppression motions, rendering the prosecution's case untenable.
Outcome
All Felony Counts Dismissed Pre-Trial
SEC Enforcement Division — New York
Allegation
Hedge fund manager accused of trading on material non-public information, generating $12M in alleged illicit profits. SEC sought disgorgement, penalties, and industry bar.
Defense Strategy
We successfully argued the mosaic theory of independent analysis, demonstrating that all trading decisions were based on publicly available information synthesized through proprietary research methodology.
Outcome
Formal Investigation Terminated — No Action
DOJ Asset Forfeiture Section
Allegation
Government seized $25M in digital assets held in overseas accounts, alleging the funds represented proceeds of money laundering through a complex offshore structure.
Defense Strategy
Through meticulous blockchain tracing and forensic accounting, we demonstrated the legitimate business origin of every dollar. The government's forfeiture theory was completely dismantled.
Outcome
100% of Assets Unfrozen & Returned
CFTC Division of Enforcement
Allegation
Crypto derivatives exchange operator facing CFTC enforcement action alleging unregistered futures trading and failure to implement required AML/KYC procedures.
Defense Strategy
Negotiated a resolution that avoided criminal referral, achieved a significantly reduced civil penalty, and preserved the client's ability to continue operating in the digital asset space.
Outcome
Civil Resolution — No Criminal Referral
Eastern District of New York
Allegation
Private equity fund manager received grand jury target letter alleging Ponzi scheme involving 200+ investors and $80M in alleged fraud.
Defense Strategy
Pre-indictment intervention and presentation of comprehensive financial records demonstrating legitimate investment returns and proper fund accounting resulted in the grand jury declining to return an indictment.
Outcome
Grand Jury Declined to Indict
DISCLAIMER: Case results depend upon a variety of factors unique to each case. Past results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any future case. All case descriptions have been anonymized to protect client confidentiality.
All identities withheld per attorney-client privilege.
"When the DOJ arrived with a search warrant, Cyrus Blake Winslow was on-site within the hour. They dismantled the entire premise of the indictment."
Founder, Tier-1 DeFi Exchange
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"I received a grand jury target letter on a Friday. By Monday morning, Cyrus Blake Winslow had already contacted the AUSA and frozen the investigation in its tracks."
CEO, Hedge Fund — New York
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"They recovered every dollar the government seized. Their blockchain forensics team was simply on another level compared to the government's experts."
Private Equity Partner — London
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