Corporate Crime & Investigations (International Firms) | Global

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton benefits from a team of specialists seasoned in white-collar defence and investigations. It is highly rated for representing major clients from the food, banking, investment fund and mining sectors in complex FCPA investigations by the DOJ and SEC, as well as corruption scandals and enforcement actions. The firm's additional capabilities include anti-corruption due diligence and assessment of compliance programmes. High-profile clients in Brazil frequently rely on the team's assistance for high-stake and sensitive matters.

Debevoise & Plimpton maintains a highly respected international practice with a solid reputation and activity in important cases in Brazil. It provides advice on the full gamut of corporate crime matters, including leniency agreements with Brazilian authorities and FCPA probes. Clients also benefit from the firm's expertise on significant compliance diligence, receiving support on the mitigation of risks and on honing their compliance programmes.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher has maintained a long-term presence in Brazil. It is particularly highly rated for assisting clients with sophisticated anti-corruption compliance programmes and corruption risk assessment. It is lauded for its extensive experience in conducting FCPA internal investigations and enforcements.

Hogan Lovells is a well-established firm with a strong footprint in the corporate investigation industry. The firm excels in investigations encompassing antitrust violations and is increasingly visible in internal investigations of bribery, non-compliance and misconduct of employees. The team is also commendably active advising clients on best practices for complying with Brazilian and international anti-corruption laws.

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom is admired for its adept handling of high-profile disputes in a wide array of cross-border issues, including corruption, money laundering and market abuse. Its well-regarded team is commended for its expertise in representing important clients, both individuals and key companies, in enforcement proceedings as well as FCPA investigations brought by the SEC and DOJ.

Kobre & Kim has extensive expertise in cross-border disputes and investigations, mainly focused on fraud and misconduct. Its seasoned team is well regarded for representing individuals in high-profile and multi-jurisdictional matters, including enforcement strategies and asset recovery campaigns, as well as DOJ and SEC investigations. Corporate clients also benefit from the lawyers' knowledge of fraud, money laundering and FCPA investigations.

Latham & Watkins LLP has the capabilities to represent clients on corporate investigations, as well as on white-collar criminal matters, including FCPA cases. Its experience also encompasses SEC enforcement proceedings. The firm's clientele is drawn from the pharma, technology and energy sectors, among others.

Paul Hastings' investigations and white-collar crime department enjoys a solid reputation in cross-border matters. Clients benefit from the team's extensive expertise in complex disputes and major investigations. Additional capabilities include advisory work on compliance programmes, anti-corruption and FCPA-related issues.

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan benefits from the solid reputation of its admired international practice involving investigations, government enforcement and white-collar criminal defence. Its experienced legal team is frequently retained to represent key corporate clients in Brazil in sophisticated criminal disputes and investigations involving corruption matters.

Reed Smith LLP draws on its expertise to assist clients with white-collar and regulatory matters, spanning DOJ prosecutions, SEC enforcement actions, and internal reviews. It also handles cross-border cases. Its clients often come from the technology, retail and entertainment sectors.