Aon plc AON (last ticker on record)
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- Restatement
- Restructuring
- SEC/DOJ scrutiny
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 Dec 2023
- Largest fall in its shares
- —
- None of 95% on record
- Law firms
- 19
- Linked to 5 or more companies
- Lawyers
- 24
- Linked to 5 or more companies
What happened
- A filing mentions a Wells noticeForm 8-K (opens in a new tab)
- A filing mentions a Wells noticeForm 8-K (opens in a new tab)
- Exit or disposal costs (Item 2.05)Form 8-K (opens in a new tab)
- Exit or disposal costs (Item 2.05)Form 8-K/A (opens in a new tab)
- Exit or disposal costs (Item 2.05)Form 8-K (opens in a new tab)
- Exit or disposal costs (Item 2.05)Form 8-K (opens in a new tab)
- Said its accounts could not be relied on (Item 4.02)Form 8-K (opens in a new tab)
- Exit or disposal costs (Item 2.05)Form 8-K/A (opens in a new tab)
- Exit or disposal costs (Item 2.05)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.
- Cravath Swaine & MooreFirst linked Feb 2024 · Named in a filing · 839 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.29× · Went dark 0.03× · 95% wipeout 0.85×
- Matheson LLPFirst linked Nov 2023 · Named in a filing · 13 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.02× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.48×
- Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLPFirst linked May 2020 · Named in a filing · 2,607 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.15× · Went dark 0.19× · 95% wipeout 0.85×
- Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLPFirst linked May 2020 · Named in SEC correspondence · 1,051 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.31× · Went dark 0.27× · 95% wipeout 0.91×
- Latham & Watkins LLPFirst linked May 2014 · Named in SEC correspondence · 2,667 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.98× · Went dark 0.31× · 95% wipeout 1.10×
- Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US LLPFirst linked Feb 2012 · Named in a filing · 127 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.28× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.91×
- Winston & StrawnFirst linked Aug 2007 · Named in a filing · 585 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.18× · Went dark 0.60× · 95% wipeout 1.02×
- Piper RudnickFirst linked Oct 2002 · Named in a filing · 183 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.09× · Went dark 0.37× · 95% wipeout 0.82×
- Kirkland & EllisFirst linked Mar 2001 · Named in a filing · 1,686 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.98× · Went dark 0.17× · 95% wipeout 0.87×
- Piper & Marbury L.L.P.First linked Nov 2000 · Named in a filing · 143 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.05× · Went dark 1.33× · 95% wipeout 0.89×
- Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A.First linked Feb 1997 · Named in a filing · 995 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.46× · Went dark 0.37× · 95% wipeout 0.80×
- Sidley AustinFirst linked Feb 1997 · Named in SEC correspondence · 1,210 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.30× · Went dark 0.14× · 95% wipeout 0.93×
- Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & GarrisonFirst linked Feb 2024 · Text search only · 826 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.02× · Went dark 0.18× · 95% wipeout 0.83×
- Torys LLPFirst linked Feb 2024 · Text search only · 170 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.22× · Went dark 0.44× · 95% wipeout 0.94×
- Willkie FarrFirst linked Feb 2024 · Text search only · 539 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.23× · Went dark 0.40× · 95% wipeout 0.84×
- McDermott Will & EmeryFirst linked May 2020 · Text search only · 562 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.97× · Went dark 0.60× · 95% wipeout 1.14×
- Shearman & SterlingFirst linked Oct 2002 · Text search only · 2,649 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.21× · Went dark 0.13× · 95% wipeout 0.87×
- Brown & WoodFirst linked Dec 2001 · Text search only · 299 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.53× · Went dark 0.47× · 95% wipeout 0.58×
- Baker & McKenzieFirst linked Jul 2001 · Text search only · 587 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.07× · Went dark 0.72× · 95% wipeout 1.00×
| Name | First linked | How it is known | Linked companies | SEC/DOJ scrutiny | Went dark | 95% wipeout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cravath Swaine & Moore | Feb 2024 | Named in a filing | 839 | 1.29 | 0.03 | 0.85 |
| Matheson LLP | Nov 2023 | Named in a filing | 13 | 1.02 | 0.00 | 0.48 |
| Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP | May 2020 | Named in a filing | 2,607 | 1.15 | 0.19 | 0.85 |
| Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | May 2020 | Named in SEC correspondence | 1,051 | 1.31 | 0.27 | 0.91 |
| Latham & Watkins LLP | May 2014 | Named in SEC correspondence | 2,667 | 0.98 | 0.31 | 1.10 |
| Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US LLP | Feb 2012 | Named in a filing | 127 | 1.28 | 0.00 | 0.91 |
| Winston & Strawn | Aug 2007 | Named in a filing | 585 | 1.18 | 0.60 | 1.02 |
| Piper Rudnick | Oct 2002 | Named in a filing | 183 | 1.09 | 0.37 | 0.82 |
| Kirkland & Ellis | Mar 2001 | Named in a filing | 1,686 | 0.98 | 0.17 | 0.87 |
| Piper & Marbury L.L.P. | Nov 2000 | Named in a filing | 143 | 1.05 | 1.33 | 0.89 |
| Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A. | Feb 1997 | Named in a filing | 995 | 1.46 | 0.37 | 0.80 |
| Sidley Austin | Feb 1997 | Named in SEC correspondence | 1,210 | 1.30 | 0.14 | 0.93 |
| Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison | Feb 2024 | Text search only | 826 | 1.02 | 0.18 | 0.83 |
| Torys LLP | Feb 2024 | Text search only | 170 | 1.22 | 0.44 | 0.94 |
| Willkie Farr | Feb 2024 | Text search only | 539 | 1.23 | 0.40 | 0.84 |
| McDermott Will & Emery | May 2020 | Text search only | 562 | 0.97 | 0.60 | 1.14 |
| Shearman & Sterling | Oct 2002 | Text search only | 2,649 | 1.21 | 0.13 | 0.87 |
| Brown & Wood | Dec 2001 | Text search only | 299 | 1.53 | 0.47 | 0.58 |
| Baker & McKenzie | Jul 2001 | Text search only | 587 | 1.07 | 0.72 | 1.00 |
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.
- Keith HallamCravath Swaine & MooreFirst linked Feb 2024 · Named in a filing · 22 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.40× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 1.30×
- Robert I. Townsend IIICravath Swaine & MooreFirst linked Feb 2024 · Named in a filing · 32 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.25× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 1.48×
- Bradley C. FarisLatham & Watkins LLPFirst linked May 2020 · Named in SEC correspondence · 38 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.57× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.24×
- Charles K. RuckLatham & Watkins LLPFirst linked May 2020 · Named in SEC correspondence · 74 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.30× · Went dark 0.35× · 95% wipeout 0.69×
- Matthew J. GilroyWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLPFirst linked May 2020 · Named in SEC correspondence · 31 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.55× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.45×
- Michael J. AielloWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLPFirst linked May 2020 · Named in SEC correspondence · 107 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.23× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.75×
- Christopher D. LuekingLatham & Watkins LLPFirst linked Sep 2018 · Named in SEC correspondence · 30 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.29× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 1.61×
- Robert A. RyanSidley AustinFirst linked Sep 2015 · Named in a filing · 24 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.74× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.80×
- Edward D. RicchiutoSidley AustinFirst linked Mar 2013 · Named in SEC correspondence · 24 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.83× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.75×
- Thomas A. ColeSidley AustinFirst linked Jul 2010 · Named in a filing · 25 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.23× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.47×
- Gary D. GerstmanSidley AustinFirst linked Jun 2009 · Named in a filing · 13 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 2.74× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.91×
- Terrence R. BradyWinston & StrawnFirst linked Aug 2007 · Named in a filing · 7 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 2.33× · Went dark 2.00× · 95% wipeout 0.00×
- Michael T. KohlerSidley AustinFirst linked Jun 2006 · Named in a filing · 9 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.55× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.00×
- Frederick C. LowingerSidley AustinFirst linked Dec 2001 · Named in a filing · 18 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.91× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.00×
- Paul L. ChoiSidley AustinFirst linked Dec 2001 · Named in a filing · 21 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 2.16× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.00×
- Andrew E. NagelKirkland & EllisFirst linked Mar 2001 · Named in a filing · 19 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.48× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.00×
- LANCE C. BALKKirkland & EllisFirst linked Mar 2001 · Named in a filing · 29 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.54× · Went dark 1.45× · 95% wipeout 0.70×
- James T. SeeryDuane MorrisFirst linked Nov 2000 · Named in a filing · 76 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.87× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 1.14×
- Jim L. KaputSidley AustinFirst linked Feb 1997 · Named in a filing · 12 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 2.07× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.72×
- Adam M. GivertzPaul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & GarrisonFirst linked Feb 2024 · Text search only · 43 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.84× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 0.66×
- Ian HazlettPaul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & GarrisonFirst linked Feb 2024 · Text search only · 9 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.00× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 2.82×
- Alan G. HarveyBaker & McKenzieFirst linked Jul 2001 · Text search only · 17 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.51× · Went dark 1.01× · 95% wipeout 1.35×
- David F. DietzGoodwin ProcterFirst linked Mar 2001 · Text search only · 6 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 1.69× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 1.73×
- Joseph L. Johnson IIIGoodwin ProcterFirst linked Mar 2001 · Text search only · 20 linked companiesSEC/DOJ scrutiny 0.34× · Went dark 0.00× · 95% wipeout 1.58×
| Name | First linked | How it is known | Linked companies | SEC/DOJ scrutiny | Went dark | 95% wipeout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keith HallamCravath Swaine & Moore | Feb 2024 | Named in a filing | 22 | 0.40 | 0.00 | 1.30 |
| Robert I. Townsend IIICravath Swaine & Moore | Feb 2024 | Named in a filing | 32 | 1.25 | 0.00 | 1.48 |
| Bradley C. FarisLatham & Watkins LLP | May 2020 | Named in SEC correspondence | 38 | 1.57 | 0.00 | 0.24 |
| Charles K. RuckLatham & Watkins LLP | May 2020 | Named in SEC correspondence | 74 | 1.30 | 0.35 | 0.69 |
| Matthew J. GilroyWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | May 2020 | Named in SEC correspondence | 31 | 1.55 | 0.00 | 0.45 |
| Michael J. AielloWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLP | May 2020 | Named in SEC correspondence | 107 | 1.23 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| Christopher D. LuekingLatham & Watkins LLP | Sep 2018 | Named in SEC correspondence | 30 | 1.29 | 0.00 | 1.61 |
| Robert A. RyanSidley Austin | Sep 2015 | Named in a filing | 24 | 0.74 | 0.00 | 0.80 |
| Edward D. RicchiutoSidley Austin | Mar 2013 | Named in SEC correspondence | 24 | 0.83 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| Thomas A. ColeSidley Austin | Jul 2010 | Named in a filing | 25 | 1.23 | 0.00 | 0.47 |
| Gary D. GerstmanSidley Austin | Jun 2009 | Named in a filing | 13 | 2.74 | 0.00 | 0.91 |
| Terrence R. BradyWinston & Strawn | Aug 2007 | Named in a filing | 7 | 2.33 | 2.00 | 0.00 |
| Michael T. KohlerSidley Austin | Jun 2006 | Named in a filing | 9 | 1.55 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Frederick C. LowingerSidley Austin | Dec 2001 | Named in a filing | 18 | 1.91 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Paul L. ChoiSidley Austin | Dec 2001 | Named in a filing | 21 | 2.16 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Andrew E. NagelKirkland & Ellis | Mar 2001 | Named in a filing | 19 | 1.48 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| LANCE C. BALKKirkland & Ellis | Mar 2001 | Named in a filing | 29 | 0.54 | 1.45 | 0.70 |
| James T. SeeryDuane Morris | Nov 2000 | Named in a filing | 76 | 0.87 | 0.00 | 1.14 |
| Jim L. KaputSidley Austin | Feb 1997 | Named in a filing | 12 | 2.07 | 0.00 | 0.72 |
| Adam M. GivertzPaul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison | Feb 2024 | Text search only | 43 | 0.84 | 0.00 | 0.66 |
| Ian HazlettPaul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison | Feb 2024 | Text search only | 9 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.82 |
| Alan G. HarveyBaker & McKenzie | Jul 2001 | Text search only | 17 | 1.51 | 1.01 | 1.35 |
| David F. DietzGoodwin Procter | Mar 2001 | Text search only | 6 | 1.69 | 0.00 | 1.73 |
| Joseph L. Johnson IIIGoodwin Procter | Mar 2001 | Text search only | 20 | 0.34 | 0.00 | 1.58 |