Ethan Caldwell

Areas of Expertise

Cross-Border Fraud, Asset Recovery, Crypto Disputes, Securities Enforcement, Multi-Jurisdictional Litigation, Investment Scams, Regulatory Investigations.

Professional Profile

Ethan Caldwell is a New York–based litigation and investigations partner focusing on cross-border financial crime, fraud, and asset recovery.

He regularly acts for high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and corporate victims of online investment scams, crypto frauds, and complex Ponzi-style schemes with links to Europe and Asia.

Before entering private practice, Ethan worked in the enforcement division of a U.S. financial regulator, where he led investigations into market manipulation, misleading investment promotions, and cross-border boiler-room operations.

He combines deep knowledge of U.S. securities law with a practical, results-driven approach to tracing funds, freezing assets, and coordinating multi-jurisdictional proceedings.

Representative Experience

Acting for a group of Asian and European investors defrauded through a fake "licensed" online brokerage, coordinating civil and regulatory proceedings in New York, London, and several EU member states.

Leading a multi-jurisdictional asset-tracing project arising from a crypto exchange collapse, working with forensic specialists to secure emergency freezing orders over wallets and fiat accounts in the U.S. and EU.

Advising a family office on recovery strategies after a social-media-driven investment scam, including claims against payment providers and advertising platforms.

Representing a corporate client in a U.S. regulatory investigation into misleading online investment promotions targeting European consumers.

Education

J.D., Columbia Law School; B.A. in Economics and International Relations, University of Virginia.

Professional Qualifications

Admitted to practice in the State of New York; Admitted before the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York (SDNY, EDNY); Member, New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) �?International Section; Member, International Bar Association (IBA) �?Litigation and Asset Recovery Committees; Former Enforcement Attorney at a U.S. financial regulatory agency.