Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
USA Guide 2024 : Massachusetts
Band 2
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+1 617 526 6000About
Provided by WilmerHale
Clients facing enforcement actions and inquiries into their business practices draw on the extensive government, boardroom and courtroom experience of our versatile team. WilmerHale is an internationally recognized and respected leader in white collar defense and investigations, and is regularly ranked at the top of Global Investigations Review’s list of the world’s 30 leading investigations and compliance practices. Our lawyers have solidified their reputation by helping prominent corporations, executives, public officials and individuals respond to government enforcement actions, address questions of compliance, mitigate future risk and reputational damage, and aggressively litigate against allegations of wrongdoing. From government enforcement activity to civil claims, the liability that follows these actions can be incredibly costly for corporate and individual clients, and navigating these multifaceted matters requires dynamic, authoritative and sophisticated counsel. Our preeminent team, which spans the United States, United Kingdom and Europe and which 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.
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Chambers Review
WilmerHale advises in areas such as securities litigation, state and federal criminal investigations and complex civil disputes. Acclaimed for its strength in cases involving IP matters. Clients include Fortune 500 companies, hedge funds and financial services institutions. Provides extensive expertise with respect to FINRA arbitrations and SEC enforcement proceedings.
Work Highlights
- WilmerHale represented Lyft in connection with criminal proceedings brought by the US Attorney's office in Boston against a gang for a scheme that defrauded customers.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Wilmer has a very deep white-collar bench."
"The firm's team provides solid, practical and well-balanced guidance. They are able to simplify even the most complex issues."
"The firm has an outstanding depth and breadth of experience and ability."
"The team has extensive and diverse experience in this area."
"Wilmer has a very deep white-collar bench."
"The firm's team provides solid, practical and well-balanced guidance. They are able to simplify even the most complex issues."
"The firm has an outstanding depth and breadth of experience and ability."
"The team has extensive and diverse experience in this area."
Notable Practitioners
George Varghese is noted for his expert handling of government investigations in the healthcare, education and technology sectors. Also fields trial capability in areas such as racketeering and mail fraud.
"George is a phenomenal problem-solver who consistently delivers excellence."
"He is smart, dedicated and dogged."
"He is a incredible oral advocate, mastering the facts and crafting them into a persuasive legal argument."