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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - District of Columbia

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What the Team is Known For

Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP has a growing white-collar practice with an enviable client list comprising global financial institutions, large corporations and their executives. The group frequently handles investigations by a range of governmental agencies, as well as matters relating to corruption, the FCPA and antitrust. The practice is also noted for its capabilities in handling highly sensitive cases involving sanctions violations. Its impressive team is bolstered by a number of former federal prosecutors and government officials who offer further expertise in conducting sensitive internal investigations.

Work Highlights

  • Davis Polk & Wardwell served as counsel to JPMorgan in a criminal trial concerning a fraudulent scheme by Charlie Javice and Olivier Amar, two executives of the education startup Frank.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Neil MacBride
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Neil MacBride
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Neil MacBride is a deeply experienced criminal defense and national security expert with an excellent pedigree in handling internal and regulatory investigations and defending executives and corporates facing enforcement actions.

Neil possesses both vast experience and impeccable judgment. He is always creative and he can be as aggressive as he needs to be. He defines the decision with exactitude, allowing for careful harmonization of business and legal strategy.

Daniel Kahn
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Daniel Kahn
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Daniel Kahn offers clients a wealth of expertise in white-collar defence and investigations matters, regularly advising on cases involving FCPA violations, securities fraud and money laundering. He draws upon his extensive experience in government as the former head of the DOJ's Fraud Section and the FCPA Unit to provide expert advice.

Dan is an FCPA expert he ran the unit when he was in the fraud section making him as knowledgeable as anybody about FCPA matters.

Dan is practical and knowledgeable as well as strategic and attuned to regulatory nuance. He consistently demonstrates sound judgment in sensitive matters.

He is a rare partner who combines deep subject‑matter expertise with exceptional communication skills, distilling complex factual records, legal standards and supervisory expectations into clear, practical narratives that resonate with internal stakeholders and external regulators alike.

Paul Nathanson
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Paul Nathanson
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Paul Nathanson expertly guides clients through internal investigations, criminal enforcement proceedings and congressional investigations. He is an experienced courtroom advocate.

Paul is very thorough and strategic in aiming to get the results we want.

Robert A Cohen
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Robert A Cohen
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Robert Cohen wins praise for his expertise advising clients on SEC and DOJ matters, with a particular ability to advise on crypto related issues.

Robert distills complex matters into accessible themes the regulators can understand, he excels at navigating sensitive issues. His approach reliably reduces regulatory concern through candid discussion and effective advocacy.

Rob is super grounded, smart and practical. Anytime I want to figure out what to do to find a practical solution as it relates to the SEC, Rob is the person I talk to.

Rob he is very experienced DC lawyer well respected measured and thoughtful, unafraid to advocate for his clients and to speak with regulators in a transparent, candid and convincing manner.

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District of Columbia

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

Neil MacBride
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Neil MacBride
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Daniel Kahn
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Daniel Kahn
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Paul Nathanson
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Paul Nathanson
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Robert A Cohen
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Robert A Cohen
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