Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
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Provided by McDermott Will & Emery LLP
McDermott’s white-collar crime and government investigations practice provides strategic advice, help leading corporations and their executives address highly sensitive, high-stakes government investigations, disputes and corporate compliance matters.
McDermott is a first-choice firm for high-stakes defense against government investigations, no matter how complex, challenging or extensive, including an active financial fraud practice defending against government investigations and enforcement actions of complex financial, tax, accounting, and trading activities.
McDermott is a market leader in healthcare work including criminal investigations and civil quitam False Claims Act investigations. McDermott continues to attract cutting-edge healthcare cases, including new cases involving drug and device manufacturers, academic medical centers, and hospital systems.
McDermott has a vibrant and growing practice in the private equity space, particularly involving private equity portfolio company investigations. The firm has leveraged on its SEC capabilities and has further capitalised on the growing market trend for increased litigation funding as well as an increased number of individual defendants, in order to offer comprehensive services within this active area.
Chambers Review
McDermott Will & Emery LLP is a high-quality firm with a significant footprint in the commercial litigation and criminal defense arenas. Acts for domestic and international clients from a range of sectors, leveraging notable strength in the healthcare and financial services markets. Broad capabilities include FCPA, False Claims Act and securities disputes. Particularly noted for its strength in tax controversies, class action and antitrust defense.
Work Highlights
- McDermott Will & Emery LLP represented FGMK in an SEC enforcement action.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team make themselves available and are quick to respond to inquiries."
"McDermott Will & Emery has brought to bear exceptional expertise in each distinct area required for the thorough representation of the client."
"McDermott provides top-end service and responsiveness to its clients."
"The team make themselves available and are quick to respond to inquiries."
"McDermott Will & Emery has brought to bear exceptional expertise in each distinct area required for the thorough representation of the client."
"McDermott provides top-end service and responsiveness to its clients."
Notable Practitioners
Jeffrey Stone is widely acknowledged to be a preeminent litigator across both commercial disputes and criminal investigations. His practice includes individual and institutional mandates such as DOJ investigations, SEC proceedings and privacy disputes.
"He is client-focused and gives very good advice."
Steven Scholes has a strong reputation for his representation of clients facing multi-agency investigations. He is well known for his handling of SEC proceedings and FINRA arbitrations.
"Steve has deep experience and very sound judgment."
"He is a very careful and creative lawyer."
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McDermott Will & Emery LLP
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