Nvidia has retained Wachtell, Lipton to investigate allegations against Jensen Huang.

The firm, though modest in size, specializes in high-stakes corporate matters and crisis management—small but elite. The investigation is led by Jun Hyun Kim, a former federal prosecutor for the Southern District of New York, who previously oversaw the inquiry into sexual harassment claims against New York’s former governor, Andrew Cuomo.

Wachtell’s track record includes:

Representing Twitter in its 2022 lawsuit against Elon Musk, compelling him to fulfill his acquisition agreement;

Serving as chief legal counsel for Warner Bros. Discovery’s $11.1 billion transaction;

Being described as one of the preeminent law firms specializing in complex executive-level challenges;

Jensen Huang personally retained two seasoned attorneys from Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison, both with extensive experience in criminal defense. One has consistently taken criminal cases to trial; the other has secured jury verdicts in more than 20 felony trials—each a notable achievement.

With such formidable legal representation on both sides, who will prevail?

At root, the legal strategies are operating on entirely different planes.

Wachtell’s internal investigation aims solely to determine “what facts exist”—specifically, whether Huang violated any policies—and reports directly to the board.

Paul Weiss, meanwhile, prepares for the possibility of prosecution, focusing on how to defend Huang should charges be brought.

Wachtell delivers findings. Paul Weiss handles litigation.

If compared, Huang’s team appears inclined toward full judicial confrontation, while Wachtell excels at establishing factual certainty and producing conclusions that withstand scrutiny.

Thus, the nature of Wachtell’s final report will be pivotal—it may serve as the most consequential “judicial document” in the matter.

If the report concludes with minimal findings, Huang’s path forward may be relatively clear.

If the findings are severe, the high-priced legal team will need to prepare for a protracted battle with the Department of Justice and other enforcement bodies.

Premium white-collar criminal defense lawyers bill by the hour, with senior partners charging between $1,000 and $2,000 per hour. Costs escalate rapidly over time.

In the case of Lee Kun-hee of Samsung, similar-tier legal representation incurred expenses totaling approximately RMB 116 million during an early phase of defense.

Huang’s legal costs are unlikely to be significantly lower.

The true outcome will only emerge after the investigation concludes. The decisive confrontation will ultimately take place in court.

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Original article: toutiao.com/article/1881717475381260/

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