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Baker McKenzie

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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Baker McKenzie

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As one of the top white-collar defense and investigations teams in the United States, we represent companies and their officers in government investigations and litigation. A natural corollary to our government-facing white collar practice is that we assist multinational companies in conducting complex, multijurisdictional investigations and advise on corporate governance matters and the management of compliance risk across a variety of practice areas — anti-bribery and corruption, securities fraud, trade compliance, sanctions and boycotts, customs, cybersecurity, data privacy, AML and financial regulatory, health and safety, tax, supply chain and other white-collar criminal matters. We accomplish this through our hallmark of collaboration and fluency, among offices, jurisdictions, practice areas, industry groups and technical disciplines. Specifically, we combine our US law expertise, demonstrated in multiple declinations and favorable client outcomes (see below) with an unparalleled international platform of local white collar and compliance expertise to deliver a seamless outcome for the client -- with one voice. 

Our regional practitioners have extensive prior experience working for the US DOJ, the US SEC’s Division of Enforcement, as well as clerking in the Delaware Court of Chancery. Collectively, we have more than 140 years of DOJ and SEC experience.

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Illinois

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie has a well-regarded team advising a range of domestic and international clients on complex commercial litigation matters. It also features a strong white-collar team with expertise in federal and internal investigations and cross-border proceedings. The team is particularly adept at handling securities litigation and FCPA issues, as well as antitrust, immigration and fraud matters. It is active across a range of sectors, including pharmaceuticals, technology and manufacturing.

Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie represented Christian Fernandez in connection with an SEC investigation and a federal criminal investigation into allegations of securities fraud, money laundering and wire fraud.

Strengths

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  • Baker McKenzie has strong capabilities to staff complex and sophisticated matters. Its lawyers give excellent high level strategic guidance.

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  • Baker McKenzie's lawyers are experts in their field. They provide excellent advice with a sharp commercial and pragmatic approach.

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  • Baker's global reach means we get expert advice quickly for foreign issues.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Jerome Tomas
    Band 3Jerome Tomas

    Jerome Tomas

    Jerome Tomas's practice includes both individual and corporate representations in white-collar trials and investigations into allegations of FCPA violations and financial fraud.
    • Jerome is very proactive and an SEC expert. He will spot issues for us ahead of time and will work for us for practical resolutions.

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    • He has excellent knowledge of his subject and commercial awareness.

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    • Jerome is smart and effective. He is very practical, reasonable and a real pleasure to deal with.

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    • Jerome is very collaborative, thoughtful and client-driven on white-collar cases. He understands the process well and is thoughtful in his approach.

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Ranked Individuals at Baker McKenzie (1)

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    Jerome Tomas

    Head of Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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