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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded - New York

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What the Team is Known For

Blank Rome LLP is recognized for its strong litigation offering, demonstrating both criminal and civil capabilities. The firm houses a strong team recommended for their expertise in handling a broad range of complex investigations and proceedings from market manipulation to insider trading suits.

Work Highlights

  • Blank Rome LLP represented Olam Agri Americas in connection with an internal

    investigation and a confidential inquiry being conducted by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Linda Imes
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Linda Imes
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Linda Imes, who cochairs the firm’s white-collar crime and investigations group, has decades of experience as a white-collar attorney representing individuals (including senior executives) in high-stakes, high-profile criminal, civil enforcement, and regulatory proceedings through trial and appeal. She has substantial experience defending clients in parallel investigations, including representing clients in connection with Congressional testimony and civil litigation while criminal and regulatory investigations or proceedings are pending.

One of the strengths Linda has is that she can adapt to situations expertly. She has a good bedside manner with clients and she is extremely effective and persuasive in court.

Linda is a very hard-working, meticulous lawyer who is known for her attention to detail.

David Spears
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David Spears
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David Spears offers a wealth of experience acting for financial services sector clients in criminal trials and civil enforcement and regulatory proceedings.

David is a great team member and a wonderful person to work with.

He always knows what to do.

Jennifer Achilles
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Jennifer Achilles
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Jennifer Achilles has a strong track record defending both individuals and institutions in criminal investigations. She is also recommended for her expertise in securities litigation.

She is fair and she does what she needs to do to protect her client.

I have always found Jennifer to be highly sophisticated and a pleasure to deal with.

Jennifer is extraordinarily competent and very strategic.

Bradley Henry
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Bradley Henry
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Band 5

Bradley Henry is a talented lawyer who advises clients on matters concerning economic sanctions, anti-money laundering regulations, anti-bribery and anti-corruption.

Bradley has real composure and poise.

Bradley is very hard-working and creative.

Jerry Bernstein
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Jerry Bernstein
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Jerry Bernstein is highlighted for his expert representation of clients in a range of criminal investigations and proceedings.

Jerry is great on strategy and getting immersed in the matter.

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

Linda Imes
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Linda Imes
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Band 1
David Spears
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David Spears
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Band 3
Jennifer Achilles
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Jennifer Achilles
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Band 4
Bradley Henry
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Bradley Henry
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Band 5
Jerry Bernstein
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Jerry Bernstein
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Band 5