NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD NBR (last ticker on record)
CIK 1163739Its SEC filings (opens in a new tab)
- SEC/DOJ scrutiny
- Restructuring
- 95% wipeout
- Delisting notice (not a red flag)
These figures describe clients, not conduct. A lawyer or firm can serve many companies that later had trouble for reasons that have nothing to do with their work, and nothing here says any lawyer or firm did anything wrong.
- Red flags
- 3
- Newest began Mar 2020
- Largest fall in its shares
- 99%
- Jul 2014 to Apr 2020
- Law firms
- 15
- Linked to 5 or more companies
- Lawyers
- 14
- Linked to 5 or more companies
What happened
- Delisting notice (Item 3.01)Form 8-K (opens in a new tab)
- Shares down 95% from their high
- Debt accelerated (Item 2.04)Form 8-K (opens in a new tab)
- Debt accelerated (Item 2.04)Form 8-K (opens in a new tab)
- A filing mentions cooperating with the SECForm 10-Q (opens in a new tab)
- A filing mentions cooperating with the Justice DepartmentForm 10-K (opens in a new tab)
- A filing mentions a grand jury subpoenaForm 10-K (opens in a new tab)
- Delisting notice (Item 3.01)Form 8-K (opens in a new tab)
An SEC release can name a company’s officer, or its stock as what a scheme sold or moved, so the company may be the victim. Each link goes to what to read.
Law firms
The ratios are about all the companies linked to each one, this one included: how many had that outcome, as a multiple of what comparable companies show. 1.00 means no more than expected.
- Haynes and BooneFirst linked Oct 2024 · Named in SEC correspondence · 353 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.03× · Went dark 0.56× · 95% wipeout 0.84×
- Latham & Watkins LLPFirst linked Aug 2010 · Named in SEC correspondence · 2,667 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.98× · Went dark 0.31× · 95% wipeout 1.10×
- Milbank Tweed Hadley & McCloyFirst linked May 2008 · Named in SEC correspondence · 439 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.03× · Went dark 0.35× · 95% wipeout 0.76×
- Akin GumpFirst linked Dec 2004 · Named in SEC correspondence · 582 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.24× · Went dark 0.52× · 95% wipeout 1.25×
- Vinson & Elkins L.L.P.First linked Aug 2003 · Named in a filing · 783 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.09× · Went dark 0.11× · 95% wipeout 1.03×
- Stikeman ElliottFirst linked Sep 2002 · Named in a filing · 225 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.08× · Went dark 0.11× · 95% wipeout 1.06×
- Appleby (Cayman) Ltd.First linked Apr 2002 · Named in a filing · 77 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.62× · Went dark 1.12× · 95% wipeout 1.18×
- Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLPFirst linked Jan 2002 · Named in a filing · 2,607 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.15× · Went dark 0.19× · 95% wipeout 0.85×
- Kirkland & EllisFirst linked Oct 2024 · Text search only · 1,686 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.98× · Went dark 0.17× · 95% wipeout 0.87×
- Conyers Dill & PearmanFirst linked Jun 2017 · Text search only · 531 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.89× · Went dark 0.35× · 95% wipeout 1.16×
- Appleby LLPFirst linked May 2008 · Text search only · 7 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 2.29× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 1.16×
- Baker & McKenzieFirst linked Dec 2004 · Text search only · 587 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.07× · Went dark 0.72× · 95% wipeout 1.00×
- Shearman & SterlingFirst linked Oct 2002 · Text search only · 2,649 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.21× · Went dark 0.13× · 95% wipeout 0.87×
- Macleod DixonFirst linked Sep 2002 · Text search only · 31 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.46× · Went dark 0.57× · 95% wipeout 1.49×
- Winston & StrawnFirst linked Jun 2002 · Text search only · 585 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.18× · Went dark 0.60× · 95% wipeout 1.02×
| Name | First linked | How it is known | Linked companies | SEC/DOJ scrutiny | Went dark | 95% wipeout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haynes and Boone | Oct 2024 | Named in SEC correspondence | 353 | 1.03 | 0.56 | 0.84 |
| Latham & Watkins LLP | Aug 2010 | Named in SEC correspondence | 2,667 | 0.98 | 0.31 | 1.10 |
| Milbank Tweed Hadley & McCloy | May 2008 | Named in SEC correspondence | 439 | 1.03 | 0.35 | 0.76 |
| Akin Gump | Dec 2004 | Named in SEC correspondence | 582 | 1.24 | 0.52 | 1.25 |
| Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. | Aug 2003 | Named in a filing | 783 | 1.09 | 0.11 | 1.03 |
| Stikeman Elliott | Sep 2002 | Named in a filing | 225 | 1.08 | 0.11 | 1.06 |
| Appleby (Cayman) Ltd. | Apr 2002 | Named in a filing | 77 | 1.62 | 1.12 | 1.18 |
| Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP | Jan 2002 | Named in a filing | 2,607 | 1.15 | 0.19 | 0.85 |
| Kirkland & Ellis | Oct 2024 | Text search only | 1,686 | 0.98 | 0.17 | 0.87 |
| Conyers Dill & Pearman | Jun 2017 | Text search only | 531 | 0.89 | 0.35 | 1.16 |
| Appleby LLP | May 2008 | Text search only | 7 | 2.29 | 0.00 | 1.16 |
| Baker & McKenzie | Dec 2004 | Text search only | 587 | 1.07 | 0.72 | 1.00 |
| Shearman & Sterling | Oct 2002 | Text search only | 2,649 | 1.21 | 0.13 | 0.87 |
| Macleod Dixon | Sep 2002 | Text search only | 31 | 0.46 | 0.57 | 1.49 |
| Winston & Strawn | Jun 2002 | Text search only | 585 | 1.18 | 0.60 | 1.02 |
Lawyers
The ratios are about all the companies linked to each one, this one included: how many had that outcome, as a multiple of what comparable companies show. 1.00 means no more than expected.
- Bryan D. FlanneryKirkland & EllisFirst linked Dec 2024 · Named in SEC correspondence · 18 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.00× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 1.16×
- Scott GolenbockMilbank Tweed Hadley & McCloyFirst linked Oct 2024 · Named in SEC correspondence · 16 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.00× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 1.43×
- Bruce NewsomeHaynes and BooneFirst linked Oct 2024 · Named in SEC correspondence · 18 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.67× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 1.22×
- James H. Ball Jr.Milbank Tweed Hadley & McCloyFirst linked Jun 2018 · Named in SEC correspondence · 7 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.00× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 1.02×
- Brett NadritchMilbank Tweed Hadley & McCloyFirst linked Jul 2016 · Named in SEC correspondence · 22 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.10× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 1.16×
- Charles J. ConroyMilbank Tweed Hadley & McCloyFirst linked Aug 2008 · Named in SEC correspondence · 7 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.17× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.68×
- Arnold B. Peinado IIIMilbank Tweed Hadley & McCloyFirst linked May 2008 · Named in SEC correspondence · 16 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.72× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.40×
- P. GREGORY HIDALGOVinson & Elkins L.L.P.First linked Nov 2007 · Named in a filing · 13 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.68× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.63×
- Michael P. RoganSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLPFirst linked Jan 2002 · Named in a filing · 24 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.86× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.36×
- Daniel FisherAkin GumpFirst linked Oct 2024 · Text search only · 12 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.42× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 2.41×
- Brett E. BradenLatham & Watkins LLPFirst linked Aug 2010 · Text search only · 11 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.00× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.78×
- Michael E. DillardLatham & Watkins LLPFirst linked Aug 2010 · Text search only · 19 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.08× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 1.81×
- Ronald C. BaruschSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLPFirst linked Nov 2004 · Text search only · 9 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.36× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.75×
- Michael P. FinchVinson & Elkins L.L.P.First linked Aug 2003 · Text search only · 10 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 2.25× · Went dark 1.25× · 95% wipeout 0.98×
| Name | First linked | How it is known | Linked companies | SEC/DOJ scrutiny | Went dark | 95% wipeout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan D. FlanneryKirkland & Ellis | Dec 2024 | Named in SEC correspondence | 18 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.16 |
| Scott GolenbockMilbank Tweed Hadley & McCloy | Oct 2024 | Named in SEC correspondence | 16 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.43 |
| Bruce NewsomeHaynes and Boone | Oct 2024 | Named in SEC correspondence | 18 | 0.67 | 0.00 | 1.22 |
| James H. Ball Jr.Milbank Tweed Hadley & McCloy | Jun 2018 | Named in SEC correspondence | 7 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1.02 |
| Brett NadritchMilbank Tweed Hadley & McCloy | Jul 2016 | Named in SEC correspondence | 22 | 1.10 | 0.00 | 1.16 |
| Charles J. ConroyMilbank Tweed Hadley & McCloy | Aug 2008 | Named in SEC correspondence | 7 | 1.17 | 0.00 | 0.68 |
| Arnold B. Peinado IIIMilbank Tweed Hadley & McCloy | May 2008 | Named in SEC correspondence | 16 | 1.72 | 0.00 | 0.40 |
| P. GREGORY HIDALGOVinson & Elkins L.L.P. | Nov 2007 | Named in a filing | 13 | 1.68 | 0.00 | 0.63 |
| Michael P. RoganSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP | Jan 2002 | Named in a filing | 24 | 0.86 | 0.00 | 0.36 |
| Daniel FisherAkin Gump | Oct 2024 | Text search only | 12 | 1.42 | 0.00 | 2.41 |
| Brett E. BradenLatham & Watkins LLP | Aug 2010 | Text search only | 11 | 1.00 | 0.00 | 0.78 |
| Michael E. DillardLatham & Watkins LLP | Aug 2010 | Text search only | 19 | 1.08 | 0.00 | 1.81 |
| Ronald C. BaruschSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP | Nov 2004 | Text search only | 9 | 1.36 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| Michael P. FinchVinson & Elkins L.L.P. | Aug 2003 | Text search only | 10 | 2.25 | 1.25 | 0.98 |