Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : New York
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Chambers Review
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP has a well-respected team of attorneys experienced in defending clients against a range of financial crimes, including allegations of insider trading, antitrust violations and wire fraud. Expertise also extends to the handling of large-scale domestic and cross-border investigations involving parallel authorities.
Work Highlights
- Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP were retained to defend Rafael Martinez, the chief executive officer of MBE Capital, in conjunction with multiple federal allegations including misrepresentation, wire fraud and bank fraud.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm has some really excellent practitioners and achieves brilliant results for its clients, regardless of the size and complexity of the case."
"The firm is phenomenal."
"The firm has some really excellent practitioners and achieves brilliant results for its clients, regardless of the size and complexity of the case."
"The firm is phenomenal."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Schachter is particularly noted for his sophisticated defense of individual clients in high-stakes criminal proceedings. He offers further expertise in the representation of corporations and financial services companies.
"Mike is a master strategist, a phenomenal trial lawyer and a creative legal thinker."
"Michael is smart, articulate, detail-oriented, hard-working and able to deal with clients and regulators alike."
"Mike is a fabulous trial lawyer with incredible strategic instincts. He is a great oral advocate and an excellent lawyer."
Casey Donnelly is an up-and-coming practitioner noted for his representation of both individuals and corporations in white-collar investigations. He regularly handles cases involving political corruption, record-keeping and tax fraud.
"Casey is smart and strategic."
"Casey prepares thoroughly and is successful in developing great strategy."
Ranked Lawyers at
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
New York