/Home/USA/Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations in Illinois/Latham & Watkins LLP
View profile of Latham & Watkins LLP
Department profile
Latham & Watkins LLP
Department profile | Latham & Watkins LLP
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Illinois

1
Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins LLP offers outstanding capabilities in white-collar crime and securities matters, including major internal investigations as well as SEC and DOJ investigations and shareholder claims. Also highly adept in disputes across areas such as insurance, antitrust, environment and product liability. Fields a strong bench of experienced commercial litigators and high-level former government prosecutors in the white-collar group. Particular experience in the sports, energy and financial services sectors.

Work Highlights

  • Latham & Watkins LLP represented TransUnion in SEC investigation related to alleged violations of the whistle-blower protection rule and ultimately settled with the SEC for $312,000.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

The firm is a trailblazer in the white-collar crime and criminal defense space.

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondent
USA

Latham & Watkins is a strong and prominent law firm thriving in the white-collar crime and government investigations market.

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondent
USA

Latham & Watkins provides excellent legal advice, advocacy and client service.

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

Sean M Berkowitz
1
Sean M Berkowitz
1
Band 1
Sean Berkowitz is lauded for the breadth and depth of his litigation practice, which includes defending against securities fraud actions, handling commercial disputes and government investigations by bodies such as the DOJ, FTC and SEC.

Sean is a phenomenal trial attorney.

Sean is both a strong lawyer and tactician. Many high-profile cases go to him and for good reason.

He stands out for his understanding of the law and ability to litigate.

View Profile
John Sikora
2
John Sikora
2
Band 2
John Sikora is held in high regard for his handling of SEC enforcement proceedings and DOJ investigations, and acts for a range of individuals and corporate entities.

He has great dedication and is extremely responsive.

John is an excellent advocate and resource.

John is an excellent attorney and good at tactical execution.

View Profile
Terra Reynolds
2
Terra Reynolds
2
Band 2
Terra Reynolds draws on long-standing white-collar expertise as both prosecutor and defense attorney, and regularly acts for clients facing criminal proceedings and investigations. She is particularly active in actions filed under the False Claims Act, acting for a range of healthcare clients.

She is extremely effective and an excellent communicator.

View Profile
Eric Swibel
U
Eric Swibel
U
Up and Coming
Eric Swibel is recognized for his expert representation of both individuals and corporations in complex criminal white-collar matters and government investigations and litigation.

Eric strategically plans and prepares for his cases. He focuses on outcomes that will provide the maximum positive result for his clients.

View Profile

Ranked Lawyers at
Latham & Watkins LLP

Provided by Chambers
Filter by
Band

Illinois

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
Sean M Berkowitz
1
Sean M Berkowitz
1
Band 1
View Profile
John Sikora
2
John Sikora
2
Band 2
View Profile
Terra Reynolds
2
Terra Reynolds
2
Band 2
View Profile
Eric Swibel
U
Eric Swibel
U
Up and Coming
View Profile