Latham & Watkins LLP, Corporate Crime & Investigations

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Corporate Crime & Investigations: The Elite - USA - Nationwide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins LLP is a well-regarded investigations practice defending against enforcement actions initiated by enforcement agencies and financial regulators worldwide. The fiirm regularly handles federal and state criminal investigations, as well as civil litigation stemming from violations of the False Claims Act and other federal statutes. It has notable experience in representing financial institutions, including major domestic as well as international banks. It also offers significant expertise in the healthcare and technology fields.

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Work Highlights

Latham & Watkins represented Honeywell in multi‑agency investigations by the DOJ, SEC and foreign authorities into alleged anti‑corruption violations involving a subsidiary’s operations in Brazil and Algeria, as well as related compliance and contracting matters. The investigations concluded in a global resolution that included a deferred prosecution agreement with the DOJ, which was terminated early, and no criminal resolution for the parent company.

Strengths

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I could not find any area where they could improve or add any more value to our business; the firm brings expertise, dedication, comprehension of the issues and negotiation skills.