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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
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K&L Gates represented Westinghouse Electric Company at all stages of its cooperation in an ongoing parallel federal grand jury and SEC investigation. The investigation relates to fraud allegations arising out of the failure of a new multibillion-dollar nuclear plant construction project in South Carolina.
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The breadth of expertise, responsiveness and ability of the individual lawyers to offer practical, creative solutions sets K&L Gates apart from peer firms.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAK&L Gates is a very knowledgeable firm with a keen sense of hard work.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAThe K&L litigators are my first call when the stakes are high and the outcome really matters. No matter how unusual or uncommon the challenge may be, the firm has lawyers who have handled it before.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAK&L's counsel is tailored and balanced in extraordinarily complex circumstances. The team is pragmatic and measured.
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Band 1 Thomas C. Ryan
Thomas Ryan assists clients from sectors such as energy and healthcare during government and financial crime investigations. Thomas is the real dean of the bar. He is a very strategic thinker, has excellent relationships and a good ability to drive cases to good solutions.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAThomas provides an exceptional client service. His responses are timely, thoughtful, practical and uniquely tailored to the situation presented.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAThomas is a highly seasoned and experienced trial litigator with exceptional advocacy skills.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAThomas is a strategic leader and lawyer destined for great things.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAThomas is a best-in-class litigator and investigator. He is my first call when something really unfortunate or unpleasant happens.
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Band 2 Mark Rush
Mark Rush's specific areas of strength include representing energy and healthcare clients in criminal investigations instituted by various government agencies, including the Department of Justice. Mark is smart and very experienced.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAMark is a polished leader with an impressive track record of success.
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Thomas C. Ryan
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
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