Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
USA Guide 2024 : District of Columbia
Band 5
Contact number
+1 202 729 7470Chambers Review
Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP has a distinguished regulatory practice that is experienced in representing clients facing allegations of money laundering, public corruption and wire fraud, among other white-collar crimes. The group is noted for its defense of individual clients including senior executives, officers and employees, in addition to representing several leading corporations and financial institutions. It is also known for its expert handling of government investigations as well as being able to draw on the firm's wider capabilities in regulatory and enforcement matters.
Work Highlights
- Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP represented Prime Group Holdings in an investigation by the SEC for allegedly failing to adequately disclose millions of dollars of real estate brokerage fees that were paid to a real estate brokerage firm that was affiliated with the company.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm displays established industry leaders with up-and-coming junior partners, counsel and associates who all display superb judgment, instinct and a focus on delivering the optimum result in any given situation."
"The team at Schulte Roth provides excellent legal analysis, strategy setting and client management."
"The firm displays established industry leaders with up-and-coming junior partners, counsel and associates who all display superb judgment, instinct and a focus on delivering the optimum result in any given situation."
"The team at Schulte Roth provides excellent legal analysis, strategy setting and client management."
Notable Practitioners
Peter White is cochair of the white-collar defense and government investigations group at Schulte Roth. He is an accomplished litigator with experience guiding corporate clients and their senior employees through complex DOJ investigations and enforcement proceedings, as well as the defense of criminal trials.
"Peter is very knowledgeable."
"He is an excellent attorney and team leader."