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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - District of Columbia

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Akin offers an established white-collar litigation practice with considerable experience trying cases at both the state and federal levels. Its attorneys regularly defend individuals facing serious criminal charges, particularly in relation to government contracts fraud, money laundering and bribery. The practice also acts for corporations across a wide range of industries, including financial services, technology and pharmaceuticals. It enjoys a robust investigations practice that encompasses cross-border and international matters concerning the FCPA, along with other anti-corruption laws.

Work Highlights

  • Akin represented a partner of an accounting firm in connection with a litigated SEC administrative proceeding relating to the firm’s audits of a biotechnology company.

Strengths

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Akin has a deep bench and significant knowledge of the landscape. They have a strategic and practical team.

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Notable Practitioners

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Charles Connolly
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Charles Connolly
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Band 2

Charles Connolly is co-head of the white-collar defence and global investigations practice group at Akin. He is an experienced white-collar practitioner who is frequently called upon by corporate and individual clients embroiled in complex criminal proceedings, often involving allegations of FCPA violations and fraud.

Chuck is a very good white-collar practitioner. He knows when to pressure the government and when to play nice.

Chuck is a super-strategic lawyer. He is always thinking three steps ahead and looks at every angle.

Chuck is thorough and meticulous. He has an excellent grasp on all aspects of the case.

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Claudius Modesti
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Claudius Modesti
6
Band 6
Claudius Modesti is frequently called upon by major corporations to handle investigations before a range of government and regulatory bodies, including the DOJ and SEC.

Claudius is indispensable in all respects. He is a great collaborator and an excellent thinker.

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
Charles Connolly
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Charles Connolly
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Claudius Modesti
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Claudius Modesti
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