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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

Corporate Crime & Investigations

Global Guide 2026 : USA

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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

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Corporate Crime & Investigations - USA

Band 1

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.
Notable practitioners

Helen Cantwell and David O'Neil cochair the firm's white-collar and government investigations group in New York and Washington, DC.

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Work Highlights

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  • Debevoise & Plimpton LLP represented Ripple Labs in its victory against the SEC, where it was ruled that its XRP token is not a security.

Strengths

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  • Each person on the Debevoise team was top quality. They worked extremely hard and efficiently.

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  • Debevoise has an extremely deep bench.

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  • The team's experience, expertise and attention to detail is very strong. They are very responsive and available.

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  • The team is highly regarded, capable, knowledgeable and commercial. The firm has deep expertise, with people who offer very practical advice.

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