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Dentons

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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Dentons

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Missouri

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Dentons' skilled Missouri team draws on its global resources to handle a broad array white-collar criminal litigation and federal investigations. The firm has experience in matters involving the SEC and DOJ, as well as particular expertise in fair housing-related issues.

Work Highlights

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  • Dentons defended Irada Akhiundova following an investigation alleging she failed to register as a foreign agent when promoting policies which favored her home country of Azerbaijan.

Strengths

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  • They're very organized, resourceful, and they use those resources wisely to address client needs.

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  • Dentons brings a measured and practical approach to its legal advice. It understands the needs of the business and works collaboratively with the us to achieve them, all while ensuring that good governance and fiduciary principles are kept top of mind.

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  • Dentons is very knowledgeable and has a breadth of expertise in different offices and areas. Thea team has strong communication skills, excellent writing and briefing, and good client relations.

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  • They have business acumen and know how the matter fits into our strategic initiatives and wider context.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Lisa Krigsten
    Band 2Lisa Krigsten

    Lisa Krigsten

    Lisa Krigsten has a vast amount of experience in white-collar cases including those involving Department of Justice investigations. She is also a very well-regarded expert in fair housing matters.

    • Lisa is a wonderful lawyer and a wonderful person. She is one of the better oral advocates in court that I have ever seen, with a tremendous command of the courtroom, and she gains immediate respect from the judges. She has a fantastic grasp on the way that we do business and the way we defend cases.

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    • She is personable, pragmatic, and works to find the best solutions for the company.

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  • Band 2Stephen L Hill
    Band 2Stephen L Hill

    Stephen L Hill

    Stephen Hill frequently works on internal investigations and on investigations involving criminal antitrust matters.

    • He gives both technical and pragmatic advice - he's excellent.

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