Ranking tables
Corporate Crime & Investigations: Highly Regarded | USA
USA - Nationwide
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
A&O Shearman 5 Years Ranked
Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP 5 Years Ranked
Clifford Chance US LLP 5 Years Ranked
Cozen O'Connor 5 Years Ranked
Crowell & Moring LLP 4 Years Ranked
Goodwin 5 Years Ranked
Hecker Fink LLP 5 Years Ranked
HSF Kramer 3 Years Ranked- Kobre & Kim 5 Years Ranked
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP 5 Years Ranked
O'Melveny & Myers LLP 5 Years Ranked
Paul Hastings LLP 5 Years Ranked
Winston & Strawn LLP 5 Years Ranked
Band 2
DLA Piper LLP (US) 5 Years Ranked
Freshfields US LLP 5 Years Ranked
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP 4 Years Ranked
Hueston Hennigan LLP 5 Years Ranked
Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP 5 Years Ranked
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP 4 Years Ranked
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP 5 Years Ranked
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP 3 Years Ranked
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 A&O ShearmanCorporate Crime & Investigations: Highly Regarded2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedA&O Shearman is super responsive, very thoughtful and practical.
1 Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLPCorporate Crime & Investigations: Highly Regarded2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedCahill Gordon & Reindel LLP is a well-regarded firm with notable expertise in litigation relating to securities fraud and FCPA violations. Also handles SEC investigations for large multinational corporations. Clients include high-profile international banks.1 Clifford Chance US LLPCorporate Crime & Investigations: Highly Regarded2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedClifford Chance LLP is an acclaimed firm that is recognized in the market for its impressive international investigations practice, with particular strength based in New York. Offers significant experience in cases concerning allegations of money laundering and FCPA violations, as well as in civil litigation. Acts for a broad spectrum of clients, including major technology companies.1 Cozen O'ConnorCorporate Crime & Investigations: Highly Regarded2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedCozen O'Connor is a well-regarded white-collar defense practice with a notable presence in Washington, DC and Philadelphia. Regularly engages in high-profile anti-corruption and fraud investigations, both internationally and before the SEC and DOJ. Offers particular strengths in regulatory compliance, money laundering investigations and alleged breaches of the False Claims Act.1 Crowell & Moring LLPCorporate Crime & Investigations: Highly Regarded2025 | Band 1 | 4 Years RankedCrowell & Moring LLP has an esteemed practice which carries a strong presence in both Washington, DC and New York. Noted for its ability to handle SEC investigations with a cross-border element. Also demonstrates particular capability in representing government contractors in DOJ inquiries.1 GoodwinCorporate Crime & Investigations: Highly Regarded2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedGoodwin has an esteemed national practice with particular strength in the firm's New York and Massachusetts offices. Highly experienced in advising on internal investigations as well as handling matters relating to breaches of the False Claims Act and other government investigations. Clients often include entities from the education and technology sectors.1 Hecker Fink LLPCorporate Crime & Investigations: Highly Regarded2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedHecker Fink LLP is a well-respected white-collar boutique with considerable capabilities in matters relating to FCPA violations, anti-corruption and securities fraud. Based in New York, the team is also experienced in matters related to alleged breaches of the False Claims Act, as well as representing clients in the pharmaceutical sector in DOJ and SEC investigations.1 HSF KramerCorporate Crime & Investigations: Highly Regarded2025 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedHSF Kramer has a formidable practice that is widely considered to be a market leader in New York for white-collar litigation. Best known for its strengths in trials, the team is also well versed in both civil and criminal investigations regarding claims of misconduct, insider trading and accounting irregularities. Also capable of conducting internal investigations for audit committees and boards of directors.
Herbert Smith Freehills LLP and Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP combined on June 1st to form HSF Kramer.
1 Kobre & KimCorporate Crime & Investigations: Highly Regarded2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedKobre & Kim is a prominent boutique with particularly notable teams in New York and Florida. Regularly appears on cross-border matters concerning fraud, as well as money laundering, tax and antitrust investigations. Clients include financial institutions and technology and healthcare companies.1 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPCorporate Crime & Investigations: Highly Regarded2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedMorgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP has a significant white-collar practice that is widely recognized as a leader in Philadelphia, with further bench strength across the US. Offers deep expertise in internal and SEC investigations concerning anti-corruption and securities fraud. Also well versed in high-profile harassment and misconduct investigations.1 O'Melveny & Myers LLPCorporate Crime & Investigations: Highly Regarded2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedO'Melveny & Myers LLP is a highly regarded national firm with notable bench strength both in California and on the East Coast. Demonstrates considerable expertise in cases involving allegations of fraud and bribery, often with significant cross-border elements. Also frequently conducts internal investigations on behalf of audit committees and boards of directors on matters ranging from accounting errors to harassment and misconduct.1 Paul Hastings LLPCorporate Crime & Investigations: Highly Regarded2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedPaul Hastings LLP is highly regarded for its extensive expertise in FCPA and anti-corruption investigations, as well as its capabilities in antitrust and securities fraud matters. Clientele includes financial institutions and major corporations in the pharmaceutical and technology sectors. Boasts particular strength in New York and DC.1 Winston & Strawn LLPCorporate Crime & Investigations: Highly Regarded2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedWinston & Strawn is a prominent national firm that fields expertise in white-collar defense from a number of its offices, including Chicago, New York and DC. Often acts for clients in litigation stemming from allegations relating to money laundering and sanctions violations. Possesses further experience in government and internal investigations, including those concerning FCA violations.
Band 2
2 DLA Piper LLP (US)Corporate Crime & Investigations: Highly Regarded2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedDLA Piper LLP (US) has a broad corporate crime practice with particular skills in DOJ and SEC investigations. Also adept at handling related securities and derivatives litigation, as well as investigations concerning violations of the False Claims Act.2 Freshfields US LLPCorporate Crime & Investigations: Highly Regarded2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedFreshfields Bruckhaus Deringer frequently handles DOJ and SEC probes concerning corruption, money laundering and tax evasion. Offers significant experience in representing clients from the banking, insurance and telecom industries.2 Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLPCorporate Crime & Investigations: Highly Regarded2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedFried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP has a regulatory practice with a wealth of resources to handle high-profile enforcement actions and advise on both governmental investigations. Clients benefit from a solid roster of former prosecutors and governmental officials with in-depth knowledge of DOJ and SEC actions.2 Hueston Hennigan LLPCorporate Crime & Investigations: Highly Regarded2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedHueston Hennigan LLP has prominent California-based trial lawyers with considerable capabilities in white-collar defense. Highly active in criminal investigations and litigation resulting from allegations of improper governmental activity, corruption and FCPA violations.2 Munger, Tolles & Olson LLPCorporate Crime & Investigations: Highly Regarded2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedMunger, Tolles & Olson LLP has an acclaimed criminal defense team based primarily in California that exhibits particular strength in investigations related to environmental crime. Also offers expertise in misconduct and harassment cases as well as securities fraud investigations before the SEC.2 Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLPCorporate Crime & Investigations: Highly Regarded2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedOrrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP is a widely respected firm with significant strength in white-collar matters stemming from its offices on both the West and East Coasts. Frequently handles corporate investigations brought by the SEC and DOJ, most notably concerning FCPA violations. Also advises a number of international clients on compliance matters and investigations relating to the False Claims Act. Demonstrates a breadth of sectoral experience covering energy, life sciences, finance, technology and pharmaceuticals.2 Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLPCorporate Crime & Investigations: Highly Regarded2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLP has an adept white-collar team that is especially strong in acting for international corporations in DOJ and SEC investigations, often concerning fraud and financial misconduct. Possesses further strengths in anti-corruption investigations and FCPA violations.2 Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLPCorporate Crime & Investigations: Highly Regarded2025 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedWillkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is a reputable firm known for its expertise in investigations, enforcements and trial matters. Noted for its representation of large companies and financial institutions in matters ranging from FCPA, money laundering and securities matters.
Band 3
3 Baker McKenzieCorporate Crime & Investigations: Highly Regarded2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedBaker McKenzie has a broad practice with capabilities ranging from antitrust class actions and FCPA violations to investigations concerning corruption, bribery and money laundering. Capable of handling international investigations involving Europe, Asia and Latin America.
3 Greenberg Traurig, LLPCorporate Crime & Investigations: Highly Regarded2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedGreenberg Traurig is noted for its expertise in complex white-collar investigations and litigation. The group leverage their deep experience to assist individuals and corporates in a range of matters, including FCPA and FCA violations. The firm is particularly noted for its strength in the cryptocurrency market.
3 McGuireWoods LLPCorporate Crime & Investigations: Highly Regarded2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedMcGuireWoods LLP has a well-regarded practice with notable capabilities in criminal and enforcement matters, often relating to trading practices, bribery and regulatory compliance. Well recognized in the market for its experience in representing major banks, while also acting for multinational clients in the automotive and pharmaceutical industries.
3 Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.Corporate Crime & Investigations: Highly Regarded2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedMorvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. is an esteemed litigation boutique, widely acclaimed for its market-leading white-collar defense practice. Offers an impressive breadth of expertise in regulatory investigations and enforcement proceedings, particularly those arising from the financial services industry. Fields a deep bench of formidable litigators with experience with acting on some of the most high-profile criminal trials of recent times, as well as advising on internal investigations. Broad criminal defense expertise includes matters involving allegations of financial fraud, FCPA violations and money laundering.
3 Perkins Coie LLPCorporate Crime & Investigations: Highly Regarded2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedPerkins Coie LLP is a go-to firm for high-stakes litigation and investigations. The group is particularly sought after for its expertise in the financial sector, advising major companies on complex cases. The team also has notable strength in the cryptocurrency area.