Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
USA Guide 2024 : District of Columbia
Band 3
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Chambers Review
Kirkland & Ellis's well-regarded litigation practice boasts national and global reach. The group acts for large multinational corporations in white-collar litigation and complex enforcement proceedings. The team represents clients from a broad range of sectors, including pharmaceuticals, financial services and technology. It is known for the strength of its trial practice as well as its ability to handle investigations brought by the SEC, the DOJ and Congressional committees. It also regularly appears before arbitration panels and appellate courts.
Work Highlights
- Kirkland & Ellis secured a deferred prosecution agreement for AT&T Illinois in connection with a criminal investigation by the US Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Illinois related to allegations of public corruption.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is organized, thorough and extremely capable."
"The team consistently displays an exceptional level of expertise in legal matters."
"Kirkland & Ellis has a deep team and a breadth of experience in this area."
"The team is organized, thorough and extremely capable."
"The team consistently displays an exceptional level of expertise in legal matters."
"Kirkland & Ellis has a deep team and a breadth of experience in this area."
Notable Practitioners
Neil Eggleston is a renowned Kirkland & Ellis partner. He has impressive experience in the upper echelons of government, as well as a significant corporate defense and investigations practice.
"Neil provides thoughtful leadership and he has always been very responsive."
Brian Benczkowski is a partner at Kirkland & Ellis who offers deep expertise in government enforcement and investigatory matters. He draws on his years spent at the DOJ and on Capitol Hill.
"Brian is fantastic to work with. He is responsive, extremely knowledgeable about the legal issues, and he goes out of his way to be empathetic and supportive."
"He is calm, thoughtful and extremely experienced."
Ranked Lawyers at
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District of Columbia