
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
USA Guide 2026 : District of Columbia
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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
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Work Highlights
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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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Ropes & Gray brings strong skills across levels, including the associates and is extremely responsive to inquiries.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSARopes has a very impressive attention to detail, allowing it to plan strategies that drive positive outcomes.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAThe Ropes team had extensive knowledge of our industry and exhibited a lot of commercial awareness.
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Band 2 
Band 2 
Alexandre H Rene
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.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAAlex is an excellent lawyer with real wisdom and knows what the SEC and DOJ cares about and can navigate clients really well through that.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSA
Band 6 
Band 6 
María González Calvet
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.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAMaría is diligent, knows what she is doing and is very driven.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAMaría is a really good lawyer and very knowledgeable especially about Latin American issues and trends.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSA
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Alexandre H Rene
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María González Calvet
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Ropes & Gray LLP has rankings in the following guides
Band 1 USA 2026
Practice area: Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
Location: Massachusetts
View department profile for USA 2026Band 3 USA 2026
Practice area: Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
Location: Illinois
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