Investigations & Enforcement (International & Cross-Border) - USA
What the team is known for
Steptoe & Johnson is a prominent US-based litigation specialist, recognised for its market-leading international trade practice, along with a strong investigations and white-collar defence offering. Beyond its headquarters in Washington, D.C., the firm has teams in New York and California, in addition to international offices in London, Brussels and Beijing.
The law firm's impressive white-collar practice handles issues from compliance and international investigations to full-scale criminal investigations. It is reputed for its criminal defence work, with a team of skilled trial counsel in that area. The law firm's international prowess is bolstered by its notable FCPA expertise, and the team is adept in dealing with investigations and enforcement proceedings involving not only the SEC and DOJ but also a broad variety of regulators across the globe. The law firm draws upon its extensive network of anti-corruption specialists when undertaking multi-jurisdictional investigations, with particular strength in Latin American jurisdictions.
