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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
USA Guide 2026 : Illinois
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Steptoe LLP represented Hytera Communications, a Chinese telecommunications company, in connection with a DOJ investigation alleging theft of trade secrets valued at USD650m.
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Steptoe understood the scope and handled it with a lot of sensitivity. It kept us well-informed and its communication was proactive.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSASteptoe is really on the cutting edge of litigation issues. The lawyers are quick, available and always responsive.
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Band 1 Chris Niewoehner
Chris Niewoehner is adept at handling investigations into criminal fraud, antitrust issues and fraud. Chris excels at making very complex issues seem routine. He is a great storyteller in court.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAChris is an excellent counsellor and strategist who knows how to speak with the DOJ and takes the time to learn our business.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSAChris as a former prosecutor is an expert in all things DOJ. He has a very good approach and a nice way of developing a high level understanding of issues.
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Band 2 Rachel Cannon
Rachel Cannon acts for clients in high-stakes investigations and criminal proceedings, typically involving allegations including fraud and public corruption. Rachel has a sixth sense about fact patterns and can tap into and distill the salient points. She is able to immediately put together and recommend best case scenario outcomes and strategies.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSARachel's expertise, leadership and client service is very impressive and I have the greatest confidence in her. She is quick, available and always responsive.
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondentUSARachel is an incredible lawyer who is professional and polished.
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Ranked Individuals at Steptoe LLP (2)
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Chris Niewoehner
Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
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Band 1 USA 2026
Practice area: Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
Location: District of Columbia
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Practice area: Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
Location: Texas
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