Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
USA Guide 2024 : District of Columbia
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Top-ranked in Chambers Global and USA, Chambers says their sources are full of praise for the team: "…they have a keen perspective, sophistication, deep knowledge and experience in all types of investigations and fraud situations." Our White Collar Defense practice includes criminal trial lawyers who are former prosecutors, public defenders, and independent counsel. Our team has defended clients in over 350 jury trials in jurisdictions around the country. Our clients include global companies, emerging companies, executives and boards at every stage of criminal litigation, including the initial investigation and grand jury process, trial, sentencing, and appeal.
Our clients often face the complicated challenges of simultaneous criminal, civil and regulatory actions involving U.S. and international criminal law and along with action by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and other government agencies. We rapidly deploy teams to assist clients with the strategic and tactical steps necessary to navigate successfully complex and dangerous governmental enforcement actions. Our clients appreciate our ability to achieve short-term results while anticipating what may lie ahead. We understand how regulators and judges think and how to work with them effectively. Our extensive trial experience means we can think through trial scenarios even as we work with our clients to avoid going to court when that is the best outcome.
Chambers Review
Miller & Chevalier is widely regarded as a go-to firm for all aspects of FCPA compliance and government enforcement. It possesses further expertise in investigations concerning criminal tax and antitrust, alongside a broad range of other white-collar matters, such as money laundering, bribery and public corruption. The practice is also noted for its significant bench of sanctions and OFAC experts. The team consists of a specialist group of attorneys with a wealth of trial expertise and a strong reputation for complex cross-border work. They expertly represent high-profile individual clients as well as multinational corporations from a variety of sectors, including energy, technology and pharmaceuticals.
Strengths
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"Miller & Chevalier have a deep bench of litigators who are very effective at handling corporate matters. The team has great judgment and are excellent with clients."
"The firm has a strong team with deep subject matter expertise."
"The team not only offers excellent legal advice but they provide a commercial perspective that is very appreciated."
"Miller & Chevalier have a deep bench of litigators who are very effective at handling corporate matters. The team has great judgment and are excellent with clients."
"The firm has a strong team with deep subject matter expertise."
"The team not only offers excellent legal advice but they provide a commercial perspective that is very appreciated."
Notable Practitioners
Andrew Wise is practice lead of white-collar defense at Miller & Chevalier. He enjoys a strong reputation for his work handling complex cross-border investigations and enforcement proceedings, often involving alleged FCPA violations.
"Andrew is fantastic at taking extraordinarily complex facts and finding clear solutions. His experiences give him the ability to crystallize points down to their simplest form in a way that allows for effective advocacy."
Kirby Behre is a partner at Miller & Chevalier, where he maintains a wide-ranging practice incorporating enforcement proceedings, regulatory investigations and complex litigation for corporations and their high-level employees.
"Kirby is excellent. He is someone you can turn to for any type of matter."
William Barry chairs the Miller & Chevalier litigation department. He advises on high-profile and cross-border mandates, regularly assisting clients with issues surrounding financial crime.
"William is a phenomenal lawyer."
"William is a crisp communicator with a pragmatic approach. He is an intelligent and clear advocate."
Timothy O'Toole is recommended for his expertise representing clients in high-stakes economic sanctions, export controls, cybersecurity and anti-money laundering cases.
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