Jason Masimore, a former federal prosecutor with the U.S. Department of Justice, Southern District of New York, is an experienced trial lawyer and highly sought-after advisor and matter-specific outside general counsel who represents institutions, trustees, executives, politically-exposed persons, asset structures and ultra-high-net-worth individuals in complex international criminal and civil matters often involving allegations of corruption, fraud and money laundering, including representing those who have been, or expect they might be, sanctioned.

Testimonials in Chambers describe him as a “closer of deals” who is “extremely clever and has a very sharp mind,” “thoughtful and considered…not just a pit bull,” and “tactically one of the best lawyers I’ve come across.”

Mr. Masimore’s in-court examinations have been described by The New Yorker as “devastating,” and his trial advocacy has been recognized in the book, Doing Justice, by former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara, as showing “a masterful understanding of what other people need [ ] to understand, in an instant.”

Calling him a “master of the legal game,” even Mr. Masimore’s adversaries recognize the quality of his representation. One such adversary recently publicly proclaimed that Mr. Masimore “is well-known for representing highly controversial, often politically exposed individuals and organizations accused of involvement in serious international criminal and civil matters such as corruption, fraud and money laundering. His expertise to navigate legal systems and connections in many spheres makes him a perfect protector of international [UHNWI clients facing complex international situations],” that his “legal background and experience as a former prosecutor ma[kes] him well-suited to defend” his clients, and that Mr. Masimore is “not just a lawyer; he also…protect[s] his clients and attack[s] their enemies.”

Mr. Masimore’s work with international private clients and on investigations has involved complex matters across North America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia and various offshore jurisdictions, including the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, the Bahamas, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Cook Islands, the Bailiwick of Jersey and the Republic of Seychelles, among others.

Calling upon his experience as a former prosecutor, Mr. Masimore also assists corporate and individual clients in developing international, multi-jurisdictional offensive and counter-offensive strategies in connection with high-stakes business problems as well as in response to allegations of fraud or otherwise of a criminal nature.