Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 3
Contact number
+1 212 596 9000Chambers Review
Ropes & Gray LLP has extensive experience in regulatory investigations and enforcement proceedings, fielding a strong team of expert litigators and former prosecutors with significant trial experience. Acts on cross-border investigations arising from industries such as healthcare and manufacturing, drawing on resources in Asia and London. Regularly defends clients facing allegations such as money laundering, corruption and fraud.
Work Highlights
- Ropes & Gray LLP represented Detelina Subeva, a former Credit Suisse banker charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to commit securities fraud, conspiracy to violate the FCPA, and conspiracy to commit money laundering in the Eastern District of New York.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm has an extremely strong group."
"Ropes & Gray provide excellent advice both strategically and tactically to navigate complex matters."
"The firm has an extremely strong group."
"Ropes & Gray provide excellent advice both strategically and tactically to navigate complex matters."
Notable Practitioners
Christopher Conniff offers extensive experience handling matters including allegations of corruption, fraud and money laundering for individual and corporate clients from a range of industry sectors.
"He has a level of true gravitas that senior executives, clients and judges really appreciate."
"Christopher gives practical advice, getting to the heart of the matter as quickly as possible. His good relationships with prosecutors help save time."
"He is excellent."
"He is both incredibly substantive and knowledgeable and yet at the same time very user-friendly for clients and colleagues."
"Christopher is fabulous, unflappable and has extraordinary judgment. He is very methodical and has huge credibility with everyone."
Michael McGovern co-heads the firm's government enforcement group and regularly handles major regulatory and criminal investigations on behalf of both corporations and individuals, as well as criminal trials.
"He is a terrific and thoughtful adviser."
"He is a real superstar."
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Ropes & Gray LLP
New York