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The practice addresses the full spectrum of securities-related disputes, from SEC enforcement proceedings and investor fraud recovery to shareholder derivative actions and corporate governance conflicts — representing public companies, financial institutions, investment managers, and individuals in federal court, arbitration, and administrative proceedings governed by the securities laws.
Securities and corporate governance disputes carry consequences that extend beyond the immediate litigation — SEC enforcement actions can end careers, shareholder derivative litigation can reshape management and board governance, and fraud in the capital markets can affect thousands of investors. Effective representation in this area requires counsel who can navigate the procedural complexities of federal securities law, manage parallel regulatory and civil proceedings, and assess exposure across multiple forums including the SEC, FINRA, federal court, and state courts.
The experience spans a range of securities and corporate governance matters, including:
As co-leader of the firm’s litigation practice — one of eight partners who manage nearly 560 litigators nationwide, and Co-Chair of the firm’s Securities and Corporate Governance Litigation Practice at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, Mark F. Raymond has handled matters involving SEC enforcement proceedings, securities fraud class actions, the defense of auditing firms in billion-dollar investor claims, and the representation of institutional investors and public companies in complex shareholder disputes. Recognition from Best Lawyers, Chambers USA, and Benchmark Litigation reflects a litigation record built on substantial securities and corporate governance matters across federal courts and regulatory forums.
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for Litigation — Securities, based on an exhaustive peer-review survey. Recognized continuously since 2007.
Named “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers for Litigation — Banking and Finance in Miami (2025, 2014).
Ranked for excellence in complex commercial and securities litigation and high-stakes business disputes.
Distinction awarded based on casework, peer review, and client feedback in securities and corporate governance matters.
Insights addressing legal developments and issues related to securities litigation and corporate governance.
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EU-based multinational company
Successfully defended against $520M liability claim. Defense jury verdict in less than one hour after three-week trial.
Media Coverage: Reuters · Bloomberg · South Florida Business Journal · Yahoo! Finance
Various claimants
Obtained recoveries in relation to SEC’s $1.2B fraud action against hedge fund.
Media Coverage: The Wall Street Journal
Hall of Fame wide receiver Andre Johnson
Representing NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver Andre Johnson in notable legal matters.
Long-serving Director of MIAX
Publicly traded operator of 8 exchanges & financial technology company with backing from Citadel & Susquehanna.
Media Coverage: Bloomberg · Fox Business · Reuters · MIAX
Confidential billionaire client
Representation of confidential billionaire recently pardoned by President Trump.
Family of $30B+ Hedge Fund Mogul
Personal Attorney for Family of $30B+ Hedge Fund Mogul.
Ricardo Salinas
Ongoing $400 million litigation battle in a massive stock-loan scam. Salinas used shares of his company, Grupo Elektra, as collateral to secure a loan to purchase more Bitcoin. The lender turned out to be a fraudulent operation and liquidated Salinas’ pledged shares instead of holding them.
Media Coverage: Yahoo! Finance · Financial Times · WSJ