Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
USA Guide 2024 : Illinois
Band 4
Contact number
+1 312 845 1200Chambers Review
Ropes & Gray LLP has a notable litigation team offering nationwide representation to a range of high-profile companies and individuals. Broad practice includes defending against investigations conducted by federal and state bodies, as well as criminal proceedings. Offers strength in fraud, anti-corruption and anti-bribery matters in the asset management, life sciences and technology fields. Able to handle all manner of commercial disputes, from single-plaintiff claims to large class actions. Adept at handling matters with cross-border elements.
Work Highlights
- Ropes & Gray LLP continues to represent Modernizing Medicine in a civil FCA and AKS investigation in connection with allegations of illegal sales and marketing practices, among other allegations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm has deep subject matter knowledge, strong relationships with regulatory officials and a practical, risk-based approach."
"The partners at Ropes are deeply experienced with government-facing and internal investigations, and are extremely adept at complex and sophisticated matters. They are entrepreneurial and creative with their commercial structures."
"The team keeps clients up to date, often providing them with information proactively."
"The firm has deep subject matter knowledge, strong relationships with regulatory officials and a practical, risk-based approach."
"The partners at Ropes are deeply experienced with government-facing and internal investigations, and are extremely adept at complex and sophisticated matters. They are entrepreneurial and creative with their commercial structures."
"The team keeps clients up to date, often providing them with information proactively."
Notable Practitioners
Laura Hoey is well regarded for her expertise in criminal suits and agency investigations, including False Claims Act proceedings and FDA probes.
"She is phenomenal."
"Laura is a very sophisticated and experienced lawyer."
"Laura is very good strategically in terms of how to deal with government lawyers and prosecutors."
"Laura is strong across the board."
"She has a lot of excellent experience and is practical."
Ryan Rohlfsen is a go-to resource for clients facing SEC and DOJ investigations and offers substantial experience in matters involving alleged FCPA violations.
"Ryan has a significant amount of experience conducting cross-border investigations and representing clients in complex criminal matters."
"He has a deep understanding of white-collar law and a keen sense of how issues affect a client's business."
"Ryan has his finger on the pulse of enforcement trends and is respected by his clients who find him to be a strategic and effective advocate."
"He is responsive, insightful and a pleasure to work with."
"Ryan is great with client interfacing and interaction."
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