USA Guide 2026 : District of Columbia
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Freshfields has an impressive track record of working with global corporate entities and notable clients in the automotive and energy sectors, as well as financial services. The group is also experienced in representing individual executives and business figures in both civil litigation and high-stakes criminal trials.
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Freshfields represented a renewable energy company in a potential whistleblower event and subsequent DOJ and SEC investigation.
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Eric Bruce is head of Freshfields' US litigation and global investigations practice. He maintains a well-regarded international criminal defense practice, routinely guiding corporate clients and individuals through complex multijurisdictional regulatory investigations.
He is a terrific, highly experienced attorney that can parachute in when there's an urgent or difficult situation.
As a former prosecutor, he knows what enforcement agencies are looking for and also how to work with and update his client throughout a matter.
Eric is very responsive, easy to work with and communicates well. He really wants to partner with the client and help the company succeed and is open minded about the best way to do that.
Alessio Evangelista has extensive expertise advising clients on securities violations and consumer protection law matters, often before the DOJ.
Alessio is terrific, he covers a broad range and has great experience in DC white-collar. He is especially effective in AML and financial crimes because of his expertise in FinCEN.
He is very substantively strong in FinCEN, he knows how to push back and how to navigate the dynamic.
Melissa Hodgman brings her former SEC expertise to advise clients on complex matters involving government investigations, audits and regulatory matters.
Melissa is all around outstanding.
Melissa gives practical legal advice, and she knows the SEC incredibly well which is really helpful in managing approaches.
Melissa is very strong, knowledgeable and very comforting to work with on matters that can be quite challenging and stressful.
Jennifer Loeb has a strong white-collar crime and government investigations practice. She represents companies and executives facing various allegations including securities and accounting fraud, antitrust violations and FCPA violations. Jennifer is also adept at handling internal investigations.
Jennifer is simply amazing, she is responsive, always on point and understands our reality and needs.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
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