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Choate Hall & Stewart LLP

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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Choate Hall & Stewart LLP

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Provided by Choate Hall & Stewart LLP

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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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Massachusetts

Band 1

Band 1


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

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  • Choate Hall & Stewart represented Takeda Pharmaceuticals, the victim of a $2.3 million fraud, in trial resulting in a conviction of the employee and co-conspirator.

Strengths

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  • Choate Hall & Stewart provides pragmatic, timely and thoughtful advice. It goes above and beyond to share legal insights, is incredibly responsive and always thinking creatively.

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  • Choate is my trusted partner and consistently provides thoughtful, pragmatic guidance.

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  • The Choate team handles substantial and high-risk matters. Its lawyers are talented and experienced. They offer strong strategic thinking and excellent client service.

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  • From partner down, Choate's lawyers are down-to-earth and have top-notch interpersonal skills. They provide practical, timely guidance with a solution-oriented mindset. They are well-organized and distill their advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Melissa Bayer Tearney
    Band 1Melissa Bayer Tearney

    Melissa Bayer Tearney

    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 the hardest worker I've ever known. She is an amazing lawyer.

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  • Band 3Danielle Pelot
    Band 3Danielle Pelot

    Danielle Pelot

    Danielle Pelot is noted for her expert representation of corporate clients in complex criminal investigations and litigation.
    • Danielle is passionate and client sensitive. She focuses on the key issues.

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    • Danielle is phenomenal especially in thought leadership.

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  • Band 4Emily Hodge
    Band 4Emily Hodge

    Emily Hodge

    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.

    • Emily is very knowledgeable, knows the details and is always available.

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    Emily Hodge

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