Assisted counsel for accounting firm concerning the audit of a bank

Assisted counsel for accounting firm concerning the audit of a bank

Assisted counsel for an international accounting firm concerning the audit of a large national bank, concentrated in acquisition, commercial real estate, and development loans. The bank ultimately failed, and its auditors were sued in multiple matters and venues. Assistance included investigating the fraudulent activities of certain management, employees, and customers of the bank regarding frauds perpetrated through the bank’s sophisticated mortgage warehouse lending division, special purpose entities, and commercial paper conduits.