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Pillsbury

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded

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Pillsbury

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded - New York

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Pillsbury has a strong team regularly retained for its handling of complex cross-border investigations. Offers further strength in the cryptocurrency space, drawing on significant financial sector expertise. Also noted for its cybersecurity capabilities.

Strengths

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  • Pillsbury provides solid judgement regarding the importance of proactive cooperation.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
  • The team is always available to us and handles matters with professionalism.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
  • Pillsbury stands out for its approach to client service and to putting the client's interests and concerns first.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
  • Pillsbury offers deep expertise and well-credentialed experts in the field.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
  • Even during the most stressful moments I felt supported and informed.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Maria T Galeno
    Band 3Maria T Galeno

    Maria T Galeno

    Maria Galeno represents clients from a broad range of industries in investigations and trials involving fraud allegations.
    • Maria is always available to help and offers relevant advice and practical solutions.

      Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
    • Maria brings deep knowledge and personal dedication to representing clients.

      Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
  • Band 5Carolina Fornos
    Band 5Carolina Fornos

    Carolina Fornos

    Carolina Fornos is head of the firm's New York litigation group and the leader of its Latin America practice. She represents individuals and corporations in domestic and cross-border enforcement, investigation and litigation matters.

    • She is collaborative and is not afraid to roll up her sleeves and dive into the problem while being strategic and practical.

      Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
    • Carolina brings unusual depth of experience to her creative and strategic white-collar practice. She is an outstanding lawyer and a pleasure to work with.

      Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
    • She is very business-oriented.

      Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
    • Carolina is strategic, detail-oriented, intelligent and calm.

      Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
  • Band 5Richard Donoghue
    Band 5Richard Donoghue

    Richard Donoghue

    Richard Donoghue is co-leader of the firm's corporate investigations and white-collar defense practice group. He leverages his extensive experience as US attorney and senior DOJ official in guiding corporations and senior executives facing government and internal investigations.

    • He is ethical, smart and disciplined.

      Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
    • He has extraordinary judgment, a tireless work ethic and is an excellent trial lawyer.

      Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
    • He is fearless and steady as a rock.

      Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
    • Rich has tremendous experience and excellent judgment. He is highly responsive and attentive.

      Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at Pillsbury (3)

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    Richard Donoghue

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