Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 2
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Jenner & Block LLP is commended for its strong white-collar criminal defense capabilities, where it acts on behalf of institutions and senior executives in major investigations and criminal proceedings brought by bodies such as the DOJ. Demonstrates experience handling matters involving alleged public corruption, securities fraud and insider trading for a broad client base that includes manufacturers and financial services firms.
Work Highlights
- Jenner & Block LLP was appointed monitor of Glencore by the DOJ in response to criminal investigations relating to conspiracy to commit commodity price manipulation.
Strengths
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"Jenner & Block is utterly responsive, clear and to the point."
"The firm is very experienced in dealing with the US government."
"The Jenner attorneys are incredibly sophisticated, smart, and dedicated."
"Jenner & Block is utterly responsive, clear and to the point."
"The firm is very experienced in dealing with the US government."
"The Jenner attorneys are incredibly sophisticated, smart, and dedicated."
Notable Practitioners
Katya Jestin is co-managing partner of the firm and draws on her impressive experience to act for wide-ranging clients facing DOJ and SEC investigations, as well as conducting internal investigations.
"Katya is a rock star."
"She is deeply knowledgeable."
"Katya has excellent judgment and is really great with witnesses. She is very versatile and is able to see the big picture."
Anthony Barkow co-heads the firm's white-collar practice and is a respected defense attorney with notable experience guiding clients through sensitive criminal investigations.
"Tony is very meticulous and proactive with his cases. He is a great advocate with an understanding manner and a lot of credibility."
"He is smart, compassionate, patient and possesses every single quality you want someone to have in dealing with a case which may determine your future."
"Tony's analytical and strategic abilities coupled with his proactivity makes him a formidable lawyer."
Anne Cortina Perry handles governmental, internal and regulatory investigations in a variety of areas, including financial crime, antitrust and corruption. She is also adept in matters involving #MeToo and other allegations of criminal, sexual, or racial harassment or discrimination.
"Anne is very knowledgeable and responsive."
"She is incredibly thorough, a pleasure to deal with and is a great colleague."
Ranked Lawyers at
Jenner & Block LLP
New York