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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite

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Latham & Watkins LLP

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite - New York

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
The esteemed international firm Latham & Watkins LLP demonstrates expertise in handling complex enforcement proceedings for household-name clients. Strong bench of former government attorneys and broad global network allows it to act on high-profile investigations and enforcement proceedings. Draws on an extensive nationwide footprint and broad subject matter expertise to offer adept handling of a range of civil and criminal disputes. Enviable client base includes leading pharmaceutical companies and manufacturing firms, as well as high-profile individuals.
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Strengths

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  • They have a deep bench of advisors and litigators who are able to handle the most complex and nuanced matters.

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  • They are thorough in explaining the legal process and have continually expressed care and diligence.

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  • Latham provides excellent risk-based advice and clear strategic vision when it comes to complex problems.

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  • Latham is a very versatile firm, willing to take on matters that are atypical for clients. They come up with great creative solutions.

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  • Latham provides really high quality work and they are extremely prompt and thorough. I have no reservations about the advice they give.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Richard D Owens
    Richard D Owens

    Richard D Owens

    Richard Owens serves as a trusted adviser to major corporations and individual clients. He handles a broad array of criminal allegations and regulatory proceedings.
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  • Benjamin Naftalis
    Benjamin Naftalis

    Benjamin Naftalis

    Benjamin Naftalis has a well-regarded criminal defense practice, which includes internal and external investigations and complex defense proceedings.

    • Ben is very pragmatic and he gets good results.

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    • Ben manages to see bright spots and opportunities even in some of the darkest matters clients face.

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  • Christopher L Garcia
    Christopher L Garcia

    Christopher L Garcia

    Christopher Garcia regularly called on by global companies to conduct internal investigations and defend regulatory proceedings.

    • Christopher knows how to handle complex matters with multi-dimensional players that bring complexity.

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    • He shows genuine compassion and delivers a service with a refreshing level of candor.

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    • Christopher has a great way of getting to the facts, finding the outcomes and guiding clients.

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  • Marc Berger
    Marc Berger

    Marc Berger

    Marc Berger is global cochair of the firm's white collar defense and investigations practice. Companies, boards and executives accused of a range of issues including market manipulation, insider trading and crypto-related fraud benefit from his extensive prior experience in the SEC.

    • Marc has a real ability to put the client at ease and explain the situation and contextualise it.

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    • Marc is well-respected by regulators and clients and has a thoughtful approach to difficult problems.

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    • Marc is absolutely top-notch. He has excellent judgment, he can cut through the noise and identify the issues and navigate relationships with regulators with finesse.

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    • Marc knows the ins and outs of how investigations work and how to communicate that to business clients.

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    • He is a highly strategic thinker.

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  • Douglas K. Yatter
    Douglas K. Yatter

    Douglas K. Yatter

    Douglas represents clients in complex investigations, litigation and regulatory matters, drawing on his experience as a former Chief Trial Attorney at the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission. He is particularly noted for his expertise across the financial services, fintech and crypto sectors.

    • He’s easy to work with and he understands our business and objectives.

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    • Doug is very responsive, provides great service and is always thoughtful and knowledgeable.

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  • Robert H Hotz, Jr
    Robert H Hotz, Jr

    Robert H Hotz, Jr

    Robert Hotz is frequently called on by companies and individual clients to handle regulatory enforcement matters and complex criminal investigations.

    • Rob continues to deliver an excellent mix of market-informed and pragmatic advice.

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    • Robert's personal skills and dedication to his clients are unparalleled.

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    • Robert provided an excellent client service. I felt entirely confident with his guidance and support.

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Ranked Individuals at Latham & Watkins LLP (6)

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    Richard D Owens

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    Benjamin Naftalis

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    Christopher L Garcia

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    Marc Berger

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    Douglas K. Yatter

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  • Profile image of Robert H Hotz, Jr

    Robert H Hotz, Jr

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