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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite

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Goodwin is considered a stealth powerhouse for those requiring efficient and under the radar resolutions, as well as those needing a more extensive and often public representation in enforcement actions, indictments and civil lawsuits. We have a deep bench of experience conducting internal investigations, defending clients in bet-the-company cases, and are embedded in key sectors including financial services, healthcare and life sciences. We excel at guiding our clients safely through government inquiries. Our lawyers have also successfully defended False Claims Act and whistleblower lawsuits, many of which have involved hundreds of millions of dollars in damages.


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What the Team is Known For

Goodwin draws on the significant expertise in regulatory investigations and enforcement proceedings of its notable bench of former federal prosecutors and trial lawyers. Also noted for its expert corporate governance practice and strength in handling internal investigations. Experience representing clients under investigation by bodies such as the DOJ and SEC, as well as foreign regulators. Counts major financial services firms, nonprofit organizations and logistics companies among its clients.

Work Highlights

  • Goodwin represented Medical Properties Trust in various investigations, including by the United States Congress, the USAO and the SEC, focused on private equity’s involvement in the US healthcare system.

Strengths

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Goodwin provides a robust and extremely high-quality service to its clients.

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Goodwin has a deep bench of talent.

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Goodwin is incredibly responsive, business-focused and client friendly.

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They are very responsive and willing to collaborate.

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Notable Practitioners

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Richard M Strassberg
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Richard M Strassberg
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Richard Strassberg heads the firm's white-collar group and is widely esteemed for his work defending clients in high-stakes criminal trials. His practice extends to external and internal investigations and regulatory proceedings.

Richard has always been incredibly measured and a very thoughtful lawyer.

Richard is really good with clients and very well-respected by judges.

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William Harrington
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William Harrington
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William Harrington is particularly noted for his representation of clients in the healthcare and financial services sectors, regularly acting on their behalf in the defense against allegations including fraud, FCA violations and insider trading.

Bill is very smart, knowledgeable and experienced.

Bill is an excellent lawyer who is smart and dedicated to his clients. He shows great judgment and is an effective advocate.

He is very good at analyzing all aspects of a situation, as well as planning and strategizing several moves ahead of time.

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James D Gatta
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James D Gatta
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As former chief of the criminal division of the Eastern District of New York, James Gatta draws on impressive government experience to represent corporate and individual clients facing a broad array of potential criminal and regulatory issues.

He is a phenomenal lawyer who is able to navigate difficult situations to find the best resolution for his clients.

Jim is a calming force and is so strategic. He is really incredible in a time of crisis.

He is fantastic and detail-oriented, and has a great command of the law and facts.

Jim is what I'd consider a velvet hammer. He is a strong and true litigator, but he does it in a way that is diplomatic and thoughtful.

Jim is practical and his judgment is impeccable.

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Anne E. Railton
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Anne E. Railton
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Anne Railton comes recommended for her impressive experience representing significant corporate clients under criminal investigation for alleged tax fraud, as well as other financial crimes.

Anne has excellent client service and is a very competent and sophisticated lawyer.

Anne is particularly fantastic and incredibly easy to work with. She's the full package.

She is very smart and practical in terms of strategizing how the case will play before the court.

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Richard M Strassberg
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Richard M Strassberg
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William Harrington
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William Harrington
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James D Gatta
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James D Gatta
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Anne E. Railton
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Anne E. Railton
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