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Foley Hoag LLP

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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Foley Hoag LLP

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About

Provided by Foley Hoag LLP

We bring decades of experience successfully representing national and multi-national companies and their boards and executives. In criminal, civil and regulatory proceedings, we work closely with clients to tailor the best strategy to challenge allegations and achieve optimal results, through negotiation or at trial. Our most senior and experienced attorneys bring focused attention to the details of each case and are supported by a deep and experienced white-collar defense team. We apply an analytical, creative and pragmatic approach to achieving each clients’ specific objectives.

Our lawyers, including former senior federal and state prosecutors, have a wealth of highly successful trial experience defending clients across the country. We are adept at navigating the complexities of a wide variety of governmental inquiries, including in grand jury investigations, Congressional committee inquiries and regulatory investigations involving a wide range of governmental authorities. We conduct sensibly designed confidential internal investigations concerning issues of board, officer and employee misconduct and organizational culture and DEI.

We have defended matters for global, national and regional companies across a wide range of industries:

  • Healthcare & Life Sciences
  • Securities, Financial Services and Investment Management
  • Technology
  • International Business
  • Environmental
  • Education
  • Tax

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Massachusetts

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Foley Hoag is recognised for its adept representation of clients before both state and federal courts. Areas of expertise include complex commercial disputes, IP litigation and white-collar criminal defence. The firm is also highlighted for its expert representation of accounting firms in professional liability litigation. Foley Hoag is sought after by major national clients for its additional capabilities in employment and insurance recovery litigation.

Work Highlights

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  • Foley Hoag LLP represented a global defense company and its officers in federal investigations involving allegations of FCPA, the False Claims Act and export controls violations.

Strengths

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  • The partners at Foley Hoag are smart and resourceful with different skill sets. Their knowledge is great and specialized.

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  • Foley Hoag is flexible and produces high quality work.

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  • Foley Hoag offers high quality legal analysis and innovative and strategic thinking.

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  • Foley Hoag's lawyers are deeply experienced and sophisticated. They are proactive, thoughtful and practical in their advice on mitigating risks.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4David Lazarus
    Band 4David Lazarus

    David Lazarus

    David Lazarus handles high stakes investigations and criminal proceedings in the healthcare, life sciences and financial services industries.

    • David is a smart and thoughtful attorney, who brings compassion and empathy to clients who are dealing with stressful situations.

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    David Lazarus

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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