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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded
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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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They are analytical, strategic and true litigators.
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Band 1 
Band 1 Linda Imes
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.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded respondentUSALinda is a very hard-working, meticulous lawyer who is known for her attention to detail.
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Band 3 
Band 3 David Spears
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.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded respondentUSAHe always knows what to do.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
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Band 4 Jennifer Achilles
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.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded respondentUSAI have always found Jennifer to be highly sophisticated and a pleasure to deal with.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded respondentUSAJennifer is extraordinarily competent and very strategic.
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Band 5 
Band 5 Bradley Henry
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.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded respondentUSABradley is very hard-working and creative.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
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Band 5 Jerry Bernstein
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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Ranked Individuals at Blank Rome LLP (5)
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Linda Imes
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
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