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King & Spalding LLP

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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King & Spalding LLP

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Texas

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
King & Spalding LLP is an international firm with an excellent white-collar litigation practice in Texas. The team has expertise in representing individuals and companies in investigations in a range of areas including the healthcare, life sciences, energy and automotive sectors. The firm also has the ability to handle matters with cross-border elements.
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Work Highlights

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  • King & Spalding is defending three truck manufacturers in a lawsuit that seeks to void the Clean Truck Partnership agreement these companies.

Strengths

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  • King & Spalding have a good depth of knowledge on federal investigations counsel.

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  • King & Spalding’s practice stands out for its combination of government experience, strategic insight, and credibility with regulators.

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  • They have a deep experience of their clients' industries.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Tom Melsheimer
    Tom Melsheimer

    Tom Melsheimer

    Tom Melsheimer is an experienced litigator who is held in particularly high esteem for his defense of executives and officers facing DOJ and SEC investigations and enforcement, handling issues ranging from bank and healthcare fraud to criminal antitrust violations.

    • He's a good trial lawyer.

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    • Tom Melsheimer is one of the best lawyers in the state.

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  • Brandt Leibe
    Brandt Leibe

    Brandt Leibe

    Brandt Leibe has considerable expertise in handling government and internal investigations on behalf of clients hailing from the life sciences, energy and telecommunications sectors, among others.

    • Brandt builds deep relationships, he's creative at figuring out solutions for clients.

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    • Brandt is an exceptional lawyer — strategic, insightful, and unwaveringly dedicated to his clients.

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  • Emily Apte
    Emily Apte

    Emily Apte

    Emily Apte of King & Spalding defends clients on white-collar criminal matters. These matters cover investigations involving the federal government, from fraud-related matters to congressional investigative matters.

    • Emily Apte has a good depth of knowledge on federal investigations counsel.

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Ranked Individuals at King & Spalding LLP (3)

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    Tom Melsheimer

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    Brandt Leibe

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    Emily Apte

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