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Corporate Crime & Investigations: The Elite - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Kirkland & Ellis has a deep bench of former government officials and prosecutors widely known for their capabilities in corporate governance and enforcement actions. The firm has a broad investigations practice, advising on areas such as FCPA violations, criminal antitrust concerns and healthcare fraud. It frequently appears before the DOJ, SEC and other regulatory agencies, while also assisting clients with internal investigations, and it frequently acts for blue-chip clients involved in private equity, pharmaceuticals and the transport industry. The firm also provides ongoing compliance counsel to multinational companies seeking advice on international risk avoidance.

Work Highlights

  • Kirkland & Ellis represented Acadia Healthcare in multiagency investigations by the DOJ, SEC, and other federal and state authorities into alleged admissions, length‑of‑stay, and billing practices at certain behavioral health facilities. The firm also advised the company in related securities litigation arising from the investigations.

Strengths

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Kirkland has immaculate trial instincts and really understands the client's side.

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The Kirkland team is outstanding in the way they combine deep experience and credibility with regulators with the ability to translate that into clear, business-oriented advice.

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