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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - California

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What the Team is Known For

Gibson Dunn is renowned for its outstanding white-collar practice, with a national reputation for excellence, and is equally comfortable representing both individuals and leading companies in their most critical issues. The practice is skilled at handling complex crises across multiple jurisdictions and governmental agencies, calling upon its impressive roster of practitioners with deep DOJ and prosecutorial experience. It offers markedly broad subject matter capability, with strong coverage in areas including securities fraud, healthcare fraud and FCPA issues.

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Work Highlights

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  • Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher represented Andy Duong, an executive of California Waste Solutions, in a criminal corruption prosecution brought by the US Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California.

Strengths

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  • The team at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher is really good. They are top-notch and very well connected, thoughtful and strategic.

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  • Gibson Dunn is top of the market for handling high-stakes white-collar matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Debra Wong Yang
    Debra Wong Yang

    Debra Wong Yang

    Debra Wong Yang is frequently called on by clients to conduct highly sensitive and consequential internal investigations, leveraging her significant experience in dealing with regulatory bodies and defending enforcement matters.

    • Debra is extraordinarily well respected in the community. She can command an audience with the government at any time. I have the utmost respect for her.

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    • Debra is a powerhouse. She hits it out of the park.

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  • Nicola T Hanna
    Nicola T Hanna

    Nicola T Hanna

    Nicola Hanna offers extensive experience in defending clients against a wide array of criminal enforcement matters, as well as advising clients on internal investigations and compliance matters.

    • Nicola gets incredible results and builds solid teams within Gibson. No problem is too big for him.

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    • Nicola Hanna is an amazing, terrific lawyer.

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  • Douglas Fuchs
    Douglas Fuchs

    Douglas Fuchs

    Douglas Fuchs has a strong pedigree in regulatory enforcement work and internal investigations, with notable expertise in regulatory and professional liability issues affecting clients in the accounting sector.

    • Douglas is extremely smart, dogged in representation of clients, appropriately aggressive when needed and unafraid to take on government cases.

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  • Eric Vandevelde
    Eric Vandevelde

    Eric Vandevelde

    Eric Vandevelde focuses his practice on federal criminal investigations and enforcement actions, with particular focus on acting on cybersecurity, data protection and fintech-related matters.

    • Eric Vandevelde is an exceptional white-collar attorney and general litigator.

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    • Eric's strategic nature and willingness to understand the depth of our business is fantastic.

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  • Winston Y Chan
    Winston Y Chan

    Winston Y Chan

    Winston Chan is held in high esteem for his expertise in handling governmental and internal investigations. He regularly represents clients in the healthcare, tech and life sciences sectors.

    • Winston Chan has a lot of expertise and is unflappable. He does well under pressure and has seen it all. He is easygoing and relatable at the same time.

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    • He is a very smart and credible lawyer.

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