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Corporate Crime & Investigations - USA
What the Team is Known For
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has a distinguished history of resolving matters for major corporations facing investigation by the DOJ and SEC, among other domestic and international enforcement agencies. Strong bench of seasoned white-collar litigators and former prosecutors with extensive experience in handling criminal and civil proceedings along with internal corporate investigations. Deep understanding of matters concerning anti-corruption and money laundering laws in the US and abroad. Noted for representing major clients in the automotive, financial services and pharmaceutical sectors. Also assists clients with wide-ranging internal investigations following allegations of sexual abuse and harassment.
Strengths
"The firm has a great team, they are responsive and are able to manage all sorts of stakeholders in an efficient and pragmatic way."
"Debevoise are extremely knowledgeable and pragmatic. They are responsive on weekends and evenings."
Work Highlights
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP represented Shell in connection with a criminal prosecution of bribery in Milan, Italy.
Notable practitioners
Helen Cantwell and David O'Neil cochair the firm's white-collar and government investigations group in New York and Washington, DC.