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Asheesh Goel

Asheesh Goel

USA 2026

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Kirkland & Ellis
 Kirkland & Ellis

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

Illinois

13 years ranked

Securities: Regulation: Enforcement

USA - Nationwide

4 years ranked

FCPA

USA - Nationwide

11 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Asheesh is a co-chair of Kirkland & Ellis’ government & internal investigations practice. He focuses his practice on advising clients on securities enforcement matters, including internal and government investigations and enforcement actions. Asheesh has substantial experience advising on enforcement matters and transactional issues involving anti-bribery laws, financial statement and disclosure issues, insider trading and other government enforcement issues.

Career

Former co-chair of Ropes & Gray’s global anti-corruption and risks practice; Former managing partner of Ropes & Gray’s Chicago office; Former Branch Chief, SEC Division of Enforcement.

Personal

University of Illinois College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude

University of Illinois, B.S., Finance, with Highest Distinction

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Illinois

Band 2
Individual Editorial
Asheesh Goel frequently counsels corporate clients on anticorruption and AML mandates, as well as advising on cross-border regulatory investigations into bribery and fraudulent behavior.
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Securities: Regulation: Enforcement - USA - Nationwide

Band 3
Individual Editorial

Asheesh Goel co-leads the firm's government and internal investigations group. Draws upon impressive government experience to represent clients in SEC investigations and enforcement matters. He offers additional strength in insider trading and FCPA matters.

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FCPA - USA - Nationwide

Band 4
Individual Editorial
Asheesh Goel splits his time between Kirkland & Ellis' offices in Chicago and Washington DC. He maintains a broad FCPA practice, and is particularly noted for his representation of private equity and asset management firms facing scrutiny from government agencies for potential FCPA violations.
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Strengths

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  • Asheesh is very skilled at navigating complex litigation.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA

  • Asheesh is a go-to in a corporate crisis situation.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA

  • Asheesh has a great legal mind yet thinks like an elite strategy consulting team. He is quick and understands his clients' underlying businesses, priorities and critical issues.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA

  • I think highly of Asheesh.

    FCPAChambers Guide to the USA

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