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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Illinois

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Steptoe LLP is a well-respected litigation and enforcement firm with strong trial capabilities. The team regularly acts on internal investigations and possesses experience handling international matters.

Work Highlights

  • Steptoe LLP represented Hytera Communications, a Chinese telecommunications company, in connection with a DOJ investigation alleging theft of trade secrets valued at USD650m.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Chris Niewoehner
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Chris Niewoehner
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Band 1
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.

Chris is an excellent counsellor and strategist who knows how to speak with the DOJ and takes the time to learn our business.

Chris 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.

Rachel Cannon
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Rachel Cannon
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Band 2
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.

Rachel's expertise, leadership and client service is very impressive and I have the greatest confidence in her. She is quick, available and always responsive.

Rachel is an incredible lawyer who is professional and polished.

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

Chris Niewoehner
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Chris Niewoehner
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Band 1
Rachel Cannon
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Rachel Cannon
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Band 2