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Ropes & Gray LLP

False Claims Act

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Ropes & Gray LLP

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False Claims Act - USA - Nationwide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Ropes & Gray has a nationally acclaimed practice with significant pedigree in the healthcare, pharmaceutical and life sciences fields, where it represents a number of highly significant players in extremely contentious FCA matters. The practice also demonstrates considerable skill in handling FCA matters in the cybersecurity and financial service spaces.
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Work Highlights

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  • Ropes & Gray defended Pfizer in a qui tam investigation brought by the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York and litigation brought by the Texas Attorney General's Office following alleged non-compliance with manufacturing protocols for an ADHD medication.

Strengths

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  • The team is comprised of tenacious and thorough litigators.

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  • The team is very, very good with the commercial aspects of a matter.

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  • Partners respond quickly to phone messages and deliver time-sensitive work product without prodding.

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  • The law firm has a roster of lawyers with industry and government experience, who have a solution-minded approach to matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Laura Hoey
    Laura Hoey

    Laura Hoey

    Laura Hoey is a highly accomplished litigator with a wealth of expertise defending clients facing False Claims Act and wider criminal enforcement matters, notably in the healthcare and life sciences sectors.

    • Laura is a go-to counsel and adviser for us.

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    • Laura is the one you want to navigate a crisis.

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    • Laura is who we turn to when we need expert advice on what is going on in the enforcement world - she is excellent in giving quick practical commercial advice.

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  • Andrew O'Connor
    Andrew O'Connor

    Andrew O'Connor

    Andrew O'Connor is noted for his experience in the FCA space. He aids clients within the healthcare and life sciences sectors, notably global pharmaceutical companies.

    • Andrew sees the bigger picture, leverages his colleagues and his bench, and delivers great results.

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    • He is a very smart guy and a tremendous lawyer.

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    • Andrew is a strong and calming ballast for clients who may find themselves in a storm. He is a deep thinker who can see every angle and advises accordingly; he projects a calm, steely presence that assures clients.

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  • Amy Kossak
    Amy Kossak

    Amy Kossak

    Amy Kossak represents a broad range of clients from the healthcare and insurance sectors facing False Claims Act enforcement and investigations. She brings a great deal of experience to bear, having previously spent over a decade in the DOJ's civil fraud section.

    • Amy probes and digs into detail to master the complexities of the nuances of our business, while bringing her vast experience to refine the approach to our issues to the most advantageous and responsive manner.

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