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Investigations & Enforcement (International & Cross-Border) - USA

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What the Team is Known For

WilmerHale is a globally-renowned law firm with a substantial focus on contentious issues and particularly adept at cross-border investigations and regulatory matters, with a strong offering across both sides of the Atlantic. The firm also boasts a highly-acclaimed international arbitration practice. Operating across 13 office locations, which include established practices in London, New York, Washington, D.C. and the USA's West Coast, the firm's global platform is concentrated in major financial centres with a strong international outlook. For multi-jurisdictional work which extends beyond the firm's own office coverage, it engages with trusted local counsel, often selected from WilmerHale's own shortlist, to provide a bespoke and flexible team for each client. 

The law firm's US practice includes a strong D.C. team, in addition to notable offerings in New York and California specialising in global investigations and high-stakes crisis management. This includes multi-year cartel investigations and cases concerning money laundering and fraud. Additionally, the team is experienced in FCPA matters, boasting a client base that consists of an assortment of international financial institutions. The practice often utilises its transatlantic strength for the benefit of its clients, teaming up with a strong investigations and white-collar team in London. It also works in close collaboration with its prominent international arbitration practice to leverage knowledge and expertise across the world. 

Strengths

There was aspects that were very nuanced and challenging because of some of the issues with the foreign laws that came into play. They navigated those very well.

They were very good at the international components of the work.

Language capabilities is a plus. Broad experience in teams across multiple international jurisdictions