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

5
Band 5

What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman's burgeoning group has an impressive reputation among clients in the financial services sectors, including multinational banks, fintech companies and cryptocurrency trading platforms. The group handles a wide range of white-collar criminal defence mandates, including investigations into fraud, money laundering and regulatory breaches. The practice is noted for its skilled handling of major FCPA investigations, leveraging its famed global platform to assist with cross-border mandates.

Work Highlights

  • A&O Shearman carried out an independent review of FirstEnergy's political and lobbying activities on an annual basis for a period of five years.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Adam B Schwartz
5
Adam B Schwartz
5
Band 5

Adam Schwartz is a well-regarded white-collar defence attorney recognised for his prosecutorial experience alongside expertise in representing companies and individuals before government agencies.

Adam is responsive and business-focused.

Adam is an adept and highly responsive expert on all things white collar.

Adam is a talented enforcement-minded litigator. He is thorough and diligent.

Adam is a strong advocate.

Mark Lanpher
6
Mark Lanpher
6
Band 6

Washington, DC-based Mark Lanpher leverages his expertise to represent companies in DOJ, SEC, CFTC and State Attorneys General investigations.

Mark has great judgment.

Mark is a savvy lawyer with a deep understanding of the regulators' perspectives.

Mark is an excellent communicator and writer. He is smart, thoughtful and measured.

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District of Columbia

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

Adam B Schwartz
5
Adam B Schwartz
5
Band 5
Mark Lanpher
6
Mark Lanpher
6
Band 6