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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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We represent companies and individuals in government investigations and prosecutions and conduct complex internal investigations for public and private companies, and due diligence and portfolio company investigations for private equity funds. We advise both sophisticated and early stage life sciences clients regarding proactive compliance strategy and assessments to establish compliance programs and facilitate compliant business activities. We are highly skilled in resolving sensitive matters at the earliest possible stage before indictment or trial and without publicity, and in treating sensitive matters discreetly and achieving success at every level of engagement. 

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What the Team is Known For

Choate Hall & Stewart LLP has an established team of practitioners handling a broad range of commercial matters, including complex commercial litigation and both insurance and reinsurance disputes. The firm has particular expertise in private equity and venture capital M&A cases, with further experience in appellate proceedings. Offers additional strength in white-collar defence and securities litigation.

Work Highlights

  • Choate Hall & Stewart LLP represented GE Aerospace in an investigation brought by the DOJ regarding its quality-related obligations set forth in its contracts with US military agencies.

Strengths

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The team is knowledgeable and has an understanding of how best to tackle a matter pragmatically.

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Choate does an excellent job in getting to know the business so that it can effectively provide solutions.

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Notable Practitioners

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Melissa Bayer Tearney
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Melissa Bayer Tearney
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Melissa Bayer Tearney co-chairs the firm's litigation group and is noted for her skills in advising companies on government investigations. She regularly represents clients in governmental and internal investigations and FCA litigation.

Melissa is simply the best.

Melissa is extremely helpful and knowledgeable.

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Danielle Pelot
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Danielle Pelot
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Danielle Pelot is noted for her expert representation of corporate clients in complex criminal investigations and litigation.

Danielle is very knowledgeable and diligent.

Danielle is a great attorney.

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Emily Hodge
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Emily Hodge is an experienced white-collar criminal defence lawyer capable of defending clients facing government enforcement actions. She is also adept at handling internal investigations.

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Melissa Bayer Tearney
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Melissa Bayer Tearney
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Danielle Pelot
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Danielle Pelot
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Emily Hodge
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