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WilmerHale

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite

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Clients facing enforcement actions and inquiries into their business practices draw on the extensive government, boardroom and courtroom experience of our team. WilmerHale is a leader in white collar defense and investigations, and is regularly ranked at the top of Global Investigations Review’s list of the world’s leading practices. Our lawyers have helped prominent corporations, executives, and public officials respond to government enforcement actions, address questions of compliance, mitigate future risk, and litigate against allegations. From government enforcement activity to civil claims, the liability that follows these actions can be costly and navigating these matters requires sophisticated counsel. Our team, which spans the US, UK and EU and has worked extensively in Latin America and Asia, offers significant experience in all aspects of white collar defense, government and administrative enforcement actions, and civil and criminal litigation.

When sensitive matters call for innovative, cost-effective advocacy, clients turn to WilmerHale. And when other firms’ settlement efforts fail, we are prepared to defend clients at trial, in multi-agency and multi-jurisdictional matters, and before every major US regulatory authority. As inquiries become more persistent we are able to draw on our deep bench of lawyers and record of success to support our clients.

To learn more, click here: https://www.wilmerhale.com/en/solutions/white-collar-defense-and-investigations

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite - New York

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
WilmerHale has an esteemed practice that regularly acts on big-ticket civil and criminal disputes, drawing on a strong global platform and notable trial skills. Acts on cross-border regulatory investigations and enforcement proceedings for financial institutions and international companies, involving bodies such as the DOJ, CFTC and SEC. Advises clients facing a wide range of criminal allegations, with notable experience acting on mandates involving charges of securities fraud, criminal antitrust violations and FCPA infractions.

Work Highlights

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  • WilmerHale represented Gilead Sciences in a qui tam lawsuit concerning allegations of a violation of the Anti-Kickback provisions of the False Claims Act.

Strengths

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  • WilmerHale provides superb judgement, skill and responsiveness.

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  • WilmerHale has amazing global coverage and expertise.

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  • Their industry knowledge is second-to-none.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Anjan Sahni
    Band 1Anjan Sahni

    Anjan Sahni

    Anjan Sahni draws extensive praise for his sophisticated criminal practice encompassing regulatory investigations and allegations of fraud and insider trading.

    • Anjan has brilliant strategy and is an effective communicator.

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    • Anjan is the gold standard as a defense lawyer.

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    • Anjan cares about the matter and is highly capable.

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  • Band 1Boyd M Johnson III
    Band 1Boyd M Johnson III

    Boyd M Johnson III

    Boyd Johnson is a trial lawyer with nearly three decades of experience in the public and private sectors. He assists both companies and individuals facing sensitive government investigations and criminal proceedings.
    • Boyd is a spectacular lawyer who clients can count on for direct and spot-on counsel.

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    • Boyd is a very strategic partner with strong technical expertise and legal understanding.

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  • Band 4Brendan McGuire
    Band 4Brendan McGuire

    Brendan McGuire

    Brendan McGuire focuses on defending clients in high-stakes government investigations, regulatory enforcement actions, internal investigations and complex litigation. Drawing on his experience as a former federal prosecutor, he advises corporations and individuals on matters ranging from fraud, bribery and embezzlement, to cybersecurity or economic sanctions.

    • Brendan is excellent and very thorough.

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    • He is a highly skilled advocate with deep ties to the New York courts.

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    • Brendan is a tenacious litigator. He leads the team in a way that gives you total confidence.

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  • Band 4Jay Holtmeier
    Band 4Jay Holtmeier

    Jay Holtmeier

    Jay Holtmeier co-leads WilmerHale’s Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Anti-Corruption Group. He represents organizations and individuals in government and internal investigations. He is particularly noted for his FCPA and ESG compliance expertise.

    • Jay is an excellent communicator. He can take complex information and make it simple.

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  • Band 5Preet Bharara
    Band 5Preet Bharara

    Preet Bharara

    Preet Bharara, former US Attorney for the SDNY, is a commended practitioner in investigations and criminal litigation matters.

    • Preet has got a sophisticated understanding of legal issues and is a skilled legal mind.

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    • Preet is very skilled in strategy.

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  • Band 5Robert Boone
    Band 5Robert Boone

    Robert Boone

    Robert Boone advises clients in a range of white-collar investigations, litigation and trials, including relating to wire fraud and bribery, among many others.

    • Robert has all the skillsets and the trial presence.

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    • He is an expert from a strategic leadership standpoint.

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