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Foley & Lardner LLP

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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Foley & Lardner LLP

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Foley’s Government Enforcement Defense & Investigations (GEDI) practice represents companies, boards of directors, and individuals in matters adverse to the government. Our practice group has been a leader in trials, internal investigations, enforcement defense, and compliance for decades. This long tenure has generated deep knowledge, respect from regulators and prosecutors, and favorable results for our clients. For many years, our attorneys have been recognized by Chambers in Litigation: White Collar Crime & Government Investigations, False Claims Act, and General Commercial Litigation. In the Chambers 2023 guide, our attorneys were ranked both in their respective states and nationally. In the event of a government enforcement action, our lawyers bring exceptional, long-practiced talent to bear on the response, providing business-driven solutions that measure risk and reward, and consider both cost and benefit. Our team also manages internal investigations effectively and designs programs that are pragmatic and tailored to the client’s actual risk profile. The strength of our experiences, depth of our bench, and broad national and global reach, give our litigators an advantage over other government investigation and trial teams.


Experience

  • Criminal Antitrust
  • Criminal Health Care Fraud
  • Environmental, Social, & Governance
  • False Claims Act
  • International Trade and National Security
  • Public Corruption
  • Securities Fraud

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Florida

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Foley & Lardner LLP houses a solid team with significant capability representing clients in complex white-collar investigations and litigation. The group frequently advise individuals and companies in FCA cases, with a particular focus in the healthcare industry. The firm also enjoys a reputation for handling public corruption, antitrust and compliance matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Foley & Lardner LLP represented Better Health Group in three False Claims Act cases.

Strengths

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  • Foley & Lardner's lawyers are very experienced and professional.

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  • The team is highly communicative, collaborative, well-resourced and driven towards client success.

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  • The firm is really dialled in and customer-focused, which makes it stand out.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Jason Mehta
    Band 3Jason Mehta

    Jason Mehta

    Jason Mehta frequently counsels clients in regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals and healthcare. He advises on investigations and other proceedings, with a particular focus on False Claims Act cases.

    • Jason is creative, responsive and an invaluable business partner.

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  • Band 3Vanessa Johannes
    Band 3Vanessa Johannes

    Vanessa Johannes

    Vanessa Johannes is highly regarded for her expertise in white-collar criminal defense, with notable strengths in litigation. She offers particular experience in matters concerning fraud, money laundering and human trafficking.

    • Vanessa is thoughtful and cares about her clients.

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    • Vanessa is a great legal adviser and very responsive.

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    • Vanessa is very pragmatic and not afraid to litigate.

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    Jason Mehta

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    Vanessa Johannes

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