Department profile
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
Ballard Spahr LLP
Website
www.ballardspahr.comAbout
Provided by Ballard Spahr LLP
Ballard Spahr represent clients at all stages of white collar criminal proceedings, from responding to grand jury subpoenas to trial, appeal, and post-conviction litigation. When retained during the investigative stage, our attorneys have a long track record of success in resolving the matter without the filing of any criminal charges. At the same time, clients can count on us to employ winning strategies when cases go to trial.
We handle virtually every type of federal criminal case, including:
• Antitrust
• Government procurement fraud
• Environmental crimes
• Computer fraud
• Mail fraud
• Financial fraud
• Commodities fraud
• Health care fraud
• Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering violations
We represent clients in matters involving:
• The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
• Securities fraud
• Public corruption
• Export violations
• Tax
• Immigration
• Suspension, debarment, and exclusion proceedings
• Matters involving cryptocurrency
Chambers Review
Ballard Spahr boasts strong white-collar criminal defense capabilities from its Pennsylania offices. The team is called upon to represent both individuals and corporations in high-stakes matters, including government investigations and trials. They handle matters relating to fraud, corruption and FCPA violations, among others.
Work Highlights
- Represented an individual facing allegations of embezzlement, wire fraud and theft.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Ballard lawyers are very professional and stand out for their skill level. You will always see them in the high-profile cases for a reason - they are among the best," comments a market source.
A commentator says: "The attorneys are intelligent, practical and everything you want."
"The Ballard lawyers are very professional and stand out for their skill level. You will always see them in the high-profile cases for a reason - they are among the best," comments a market source.
A commentator says: "The attorneys are intelligent, practical and everything you want."
Notable Practitioners
Henry Hockeimer heads the firm's white-collar defense and internal investigations group. He is highly sought after for his work in representing individuals and corporations in matters such as criminal investigations and whistleblowing-related matters.
"Henry is an excellent lawyer who handles sophisticated matters." "Henry is practical and dependable."
David Axelrod is a standout attorney who is noted for his experience as a federal prosecutor. He has notable expertise in securities matters, including representing clients in SEC investigations.
"David is a bright and thorough lawyer who handles sophisticated matters." "David is a terrific lawyer who is able to translate complex financial and securities issues into understandable and accessible concepts."
Peter Hardy is particularly active on behalf of banks in white-collar litigation. He is noted for his expertise in areas such as fraud, money laundering and tax.
"His intellectual curiosity combined with his vast experience as a federal prosecutor results in excellent legal advice." "He's extraordinary and very smart."
Ranked Lawyers at
Ballard Spahr LLP
Pennsylvania