About

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Companies and individuals worldwide turn to Ropes & Gray’s leading government enforcement practice to guide them through all manner of investigations, enforcement actions, and compliance issues. Our attorneys understand business and regulation and help our clients pre-empt, resolve or mitigate the impact of government investigations and enforcement actions.


Consistently recognized as a leading enforcement defense practice, Ropes & Gray has a long and successful track record of representing clients on the full spectrum of internal investigations and government enforcement matters.

We have represented clients on matters relating to:

The Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FDCA)
The federal Anti-Kickback Statute and the Stark Law
Medicare and Medicaid fraud and abuse and pricing issues
The False Claims Act (FCA) and whistleblower or qui tam litigation
Consumer protection issues
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and the U.K. Bribery Act
Securities law enforcement
Financial crimes
Antitrust enforcement issues
Economic sanctions and export control issues
Anti-money laundering issues
Privacy and data security issues
Intellectual property crime
Public corruption and campaign finance enforcement issues


Chambers Review

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - District of Columbia

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Ropes & Gray LLP offers a respected team with an impressive reputation for its representation of corporate clients in a wide range of white-collar criminal matters. The practice wins particular plaudits for its expertise in FCPA cases while being noted for its strength in the life sciences sector and its handling of complex issues related to Latin America.

Work Highlights

  • Ropes & Gray advised Glencore International AG as compliance monitor following a plea agreement to resolve an investigation carried out by the DOJ.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Alexandre H Rene
2
Alexandre H Rene
2
Band 2

Alexandre Rene is noted for his work on complex international investigations and offers particular expertise in FCPA-related issues. He is also highlighted for his experience in high-profile corporate monitorships.

Alexandre has extensive experience and effectively partners with the company to develop an understanding of hot spots and areas that need attention.

Alex is an excellent lawyer with real wisdom and knows what the SEC and DOJ cares about and can navigate clients really well through that.

María González Calvet
6
María González Calvet
6
Band 6

María González Calvet is recognized for her strong expertise in matters relating to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. She has a particularly strong Latin America practice.

She is an excellent attorney who provides insights as a former DOJ official.

María is diligent, knows what she is doing and is very driven.

María is a really good lawyer and very knowledgeable especially about Latin American issues and trends.

Ranked Lawyers at
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District of Columbia

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

Alexandre H Rene
2
Alexandre H Rene
2
Band 2
María González Calvet
6
María González Calvet
6
Band 6

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