Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 3
Contact number
+1 212 839 5300Chambers Review
Sidley Austin LLP is well regarded for its rigorous representation of corporate entities and individual clients. Offers particular expertise in the handling of investigations conducted by the DOJ, as well as criminal trials and appeals. Has a wealth of experience handling the full gamut of white-collar work, including representing clients accused of conspiring to steal trade secrets, manipulating undergraduate university admissions and money laundering.
Work Highlights
- Sidley Austin LLP represented Protegrity Corporation in federal criminal investigations related to alleged embezzlement, theft and bribery involving the company's long-time former chief executive officer and others.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Sidley is a large specialized and versatile firm with a lot of really strong talent."
"The firm has significant resources with a depth of experience and skill."
"Sidley brings people with the exact right expertise to address issues."
"The team is methodical and very practical."
"The Sidley team are incredibly talented attorneys who have deep subject matter expertise."
"Sidley is a large specialized and versatile firm with a lot of really strong talent."
"The firm has significant resources with a depth of experience and skill."
"Sidley brings people with the exact right expertise to address issues."
"The team is methodical and very practical."
"The Sidley team are incredibly talented attorneys who have deep subject matter expertise."
Notable Practitioners
Joan Loughnane frequently defends corporations and individuals in high-profile white-collar proceedings and internal investigations.
"She has very relevant experience and perspective for having worked with the government for a long time and can therefore account for concerns and get clients ahead of the curve."
"Joan is a fantastic lawyer with great judgment and a very good manner with her clients."
"She is experienced, connected and strategic."
Michael Levy offers representation to high-profile individuals and corporate entities facing criminal investigations and other proceedings.
"He is a very focused and dedicated lawyer."
"He is a very smart, excellent lawyer with good judgment."
Timothy Treanor is regularly called on by companies and individuals facing investigations conducted by bodies such as the DOJ into a range of criminal allegations, including spoofing and corruption.
"Timothy gets to the point easily and quickly due to his deep understanding and experience of the issues and players."
"His judgment is unassailable and impeccable."
"Tim is well seasoned and well respected, which allows him to take a keen lens to what his clients are facing."
Michael Mann is frequently called on to guide clients facing investigations and litigation. Clients range from banks, financial services companies, private equity funds to pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
"He is very communicative and is extremely knowledgeable in the law and current landscape."
"Michael understands the law but also digs into the facts."
"He is very responsive and has great analytical skills."
Ranked Lawyers at
Sidley Austin LLP
New York