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Kirkland & Ellis

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Illinois

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What the Team is Known For

Kirkland & Ellis has a market-leading commercial litigation practice characterized by exceptional bench strength and breadth of expertise. It also possesses expert strength in white-collar crime, with particular renown for its FCPA practice, and a sophisticated securities offering. The team maintains an excellent reputation for advising a range of prominent clients on high-stakes regulatory investigations and criminal proceedings. It represents clients from a variety of sectors, including financial services, energy and pharmaceuticals.

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Work Highlights

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  • Kirkland & Ellis represented Acadia Healthcare in parallel investigations by the DOJ, SEC and multiple state and federal agencies regarding the company’s admissions, length of stay and billing practices.

Strengths

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  • Kirkland & Ellis does an outstanding job on our highest level of sensitive situations that are extremely complicated.

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  • This is the team you hire when you want the best in this space. K&E is very well-staffed with an all-star bench from associates to partners. It provides top-tier client service and gets to the heart of issues quickly.

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  • K&E' lawyers are true thought partners who take the time to know their clients and their business priorities.

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  • Kirkland's sophisticated counsel and work ethic distinguishes the firm from all others.

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  • Kirkland & Ellis has incredibly talented litigators and an incredibly deep bench of high performing players.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Mark Filip
    Mark Filip

    Mark Filip

    Mark Filip is a much-esteemed litigator with impressive depth of expertise in both commercial disputes and white-collar criminal investigations. His top-notch practice includes recent experience in securities fraud claims, bankruptcy disputes and DOJ investigations, as well as defending against suits brought under the False Claims Act.

    • Mark is just a brilliant tactician. He has a deep understanding of the courts, regulatory bodies and government apparatus. He is a brilliant counsellor and in a unique position to predict results and speak truth to his clients.

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    • Mark is a former deputy attorney general. He is a true powerhouse.

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    • Mark is razor sharp. He is at the top of the top and a great leader of the bar.

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  • John Lausch
    John Lausch

    John Lausch

    John Lausch draws on his former experience as federal prosecutor to provide deft representation to companies and individuals facing white-collar investigations and litigation. John has particular strength in advising on FCPA violations, healthcare fraud and environmental crimes.

    • John is top of the list for white-collar defense. He has the experience and national respect.

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    • John is an outstanding lawyer with great leadership qualities who impresses everyone involved in a matter.

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  • Asheesh Goel
    Asheesh Goel

    Asheesh Goel

    Asheesh Goel frequently counsels corporate clients on anticorruption and AML mandates, as well as advising on cross-border regulatory investigations into bribery and fraudulent behavior.

    • Asheesh is very skilled at navigating complex litigation.

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    • Asheesh is a go-to in a corporate crisis situation.

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    • Asheesh has a great legal mind yet thinks like an elite strategy consulting team. He is quick and understands his clients' underlying businesses, priorities and critical issues.

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  • Mark Schneider
    Mark Schneider

    Mark Schneider

    Mark Schneider is a go-to attorney for clients in regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals and financial services facing criminal investigations and parallel civil proceedings, and draws on experience in trials and appeals.

    • Mark has very good judgment in very complex interactions with government drawing on his prosecution experience.

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    • Mark is an exceptional attorney. He is very smart and thoughtful.

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    • Mark is an outstanding lawyer.

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  • Kim Nemirow
    Kim Nemirow

    Kim Nemirow

    Kim Nemirow is recommended for her adept representation of major companies in complex DOJ and SEC investigations. She also has a notable FCPA practice.

    • Kim's ability to disarm folks when speaking about sensitive subjects is second-to-none. She is a true asset.

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    • Kim is everything one wants in a lawyer. She is brilliant, collaborative and a strategic thinker.

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