Overview
Dov Byron Gold
Partner | Sanctions, Regulatory White Collar & Complex Litigation
Dov Gold is a Partner at the firm and a trusted advisor and strategist for clients confronting high-stakes regulatory, enforcement, and litigation matters. Known for his ability to creatively and efficiently approach complex problems from multiple angles, Dov is sought after for his tactical insight, creative problem-solving, strategic thinking and credibility in engagements with the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Dov, along with a multi-disciplined experienced team of lawyers, analysts and investigators, advises multinational corporations and ultra-high-net-worth individuals on sanctions and litigation risk. He also advises clients on lobbying regulations, including the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) and the Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA). His work often involves orchestrating solutions to overlapping legal, business, political, and reputational risks across multiple jurisdictions.
Clients value Dov’s precision, relentless drive, and ability to quickly decode complex dynamics. He combines accessibility with decisive execution—deploying calculated strategies to advance client interests as if they were his own.
In addition to his regulatory practice, Dov has extensive experience in international dispute resolution, complex commercial litigation, and antiterrorism litigation, as well as judgment enforcement and asset recovery, frequently handling matters involving hundreds of millions to billions of U.S. dollars.
Dov is fluent in English, Spanish and Hebrew and travels extensively for client matters in the Middle East and Europe.
Engagements
Complex Commercial Litigation
- Recovered funds and obtained Chapter 15 recognition for a Middle Eastern Court Appointed Trustee in U.S. Bankruptcy Court to recover over $100 million stolen by alleged global fraudster.
- Obtained an $8 million judgment in a wine Ponzi scheme on behalf of victims in New York Supreme Court.
- Represented a financial services company owner in Delaware Chancery court seeking recoupment of funds in post-closing sale to global hedge fund.
- Represented Receivers in over two dozen receiverships in state and federal courts.
- Defeated three related motions for a preliminary injunction for payment on commercial fuel transaction after a 3-day hearing.
- Represent multinational conglomerate in federal court and arbitration concerning sale of energy facility to former employee in alleged self-dealing transaction.
- Obtained 28 USC 1782 discovery to aid in discovery of overseas matters.
Judgment Enforcement
- Recognized and enforced a multi million-dollar Mexico judgment in U.S. federal court against Mexican defendants.
- Recognized and enforced a $320 million judgment against a Middle Eastern prince.
Regulatory & Investigations
- Advocated for confidential whistleblowers and victims before the SEC, DOJ, FBI, and other agencies in matters concerning FCPA violations, fraud, and other corporate abuse.
- Obtained OFAC sanctions delisting on behalf of Israel Defense Force general (ret.).
- Represent mining conglomerate concerning OFAC designation and delisting.
Credentials & Recognitions
Education & Admissions
- US District Court for the Southern District of New York
- New York State Supreme Court, First Department
- J.D., Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
- B.A., Queens College, summa cum laude
Accolades & Recognition
- Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2023-2024
- Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation, 2024
Publications & Presentations
- “Biotech Battle” (Barron’s, 2009)
- “Avoiding the Next Stomping” (Barron’s, 2009)