Ranking tables
FCPA | Global
USA
Band 1
- Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
- Paul Hastings LLP
- Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
- WilmerHale
Band 2
Band 4
Band 5
- Baker McKenzie
- Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
- Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
- Crowell & Moring LLP
- Hogan Lovells US LLP
- Mayer Brown LLP
- Mayer Brown LLP
- Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
- Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
- Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
- Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
- Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
- Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
- DLA Piper LLP (US)
- DLA Piper LLP (US)
- Hecker Fink LLP
- McDermott Will & Emery LLP
Senior Statespeople
Star Individuals
Band 1
- Alexandre H Rene Ropes & Gray LLP
- Charles Duross Morrison Foerster
- Jeffrey Knox Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
- Kathryn Cameron Atkinson Miller & Chevalier Chartered
- Mark F Mendelsohn Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
- Patrick Stokes Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
- Bruce E YannettDebevoise & Plimpton LLP
- Jay HoltmeierWilmerHale
- Kimberly ParkerWilmerHale
- Lucinda LowLow & Kinnear Dispute Resolution LLC
Band 2
- Daniel Kahn Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
- James Koukios Morrison Foerster
- John S. (Jay) Darden Paul Hastings LLP
- Karen A Popp Sidley Austin LLP
- Martin J Weinstein Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
- Peter S Spivack Hogan Lovells US LLP
- Ryan Rohlfsen Ropes & Gray LLP
- William Burck Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP
- Erin SloaneWilmerHale
- Guy SingerMcDermott Will & Emery LLP
- Kara BrockmeyerDebevoise & Plimpton LLP
- Mark FilipKirkland & Ellis
- William JacobsonJacobson Lopez PLLC
Band 3
- Aisling O'Shea Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
- Angela Burgess Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
- David S. Krakoff Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
- James Tillen Miller & Chevalier Chartered
- Jason Linder Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
- Jeffrey Clark Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
- Lanny A Breuer Covington & Burling LLP
- Laura Perkins Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
- Nathaniel Edmonds DLA Piper LLP (US)
- Sean Hecker Hecker Fink LLP
- Steven Fagell Covington & Burling LLP
- Thomas A Hanusik Crowell & Moring LLP
- Andrew LevineDebevoise & Plimpton LLP
- Christopher J CestaroWilmerHale
- David O'NeilDebevoise & Plimpton LLP
Band 4
- Alice S Fisher Latham & Watkins LLP
- Corinne A. Lammers Paul Hastings LLP
- David Last Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
- Douglas Greenburg Latham & Watkins LLP
- John Buretta Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
- Karl Buch DLA Piper LLP (US)
- Kevin Abikoff Proskauer Rose LLP
- Kristin Graham Koehler Sidley Austin LLP
- Kwame Manley Paul Hastings LLP
- Lisa Vicens Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
- María González Calvet Ropes & Gray LLP
- Robert J Anello Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C.
- Robert Meyer Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
- Sandra Moser Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
- Timothy Treanor The Treanor Law Firm
- William Barry Miller & Chevalier Chartered
- Asheesh GoelKirkland & Ellis
- David N KelleyO'Melveny & Myers LLP
- Iris BennettSteptoe LLP
- Steven TyrrellBrown Rudnick LLP
Band 5
- Alison Tanchyk Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
- Donald Ridings Covington & Burling LLP
- Greg Andres Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
- Jonathan Kolodner Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
- Matteson Ellis Miller & Chevalier Chartered
- Michael Ferrara Hecker Fink LLP
- Michael S Diamant Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
- Nicolas Bourtin Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
- Palmina M Fava Vinson & Elkins LLP
- Ruti Smithline Morrison Foerster
- Tarek Helou Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
- Tatiana R. Martins Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP
- Veronica Yepez Covington & Burling LLP
- William Devaney Baker McKenzie
- Anne E. MurrayMcDermott Will & Emery LLP
- Brian MarkleyCahill Gordon & Reindel LLP
- Christopher ManningWilliams & Connolly LLP
- David M. ZinnWilliams & Connolly LLP
- Jane ShvetsDebevoise & Plimpton LLP
- T Markus FunkPerkins Coie LLP
Up and Coming
- Derek Hahn Crowell & Moring LLP
- Brockton BossonCahill Gordon & Reindel LLP
Band 1
1 1 Paul Hastings LLPFCPA2025 | Band 1 |Paul Hastings' versatile anticorruption group is frequently retained to advise major corporations from a variety of industry sectors. The practice regularly defends clients facing high-stakes FCPA investigations by government agencies as well as providing due diligence and compliance advice relating to substantial company acquisitions. They are noted experts in matters arising from areas such as life sciences and energy with considerable international experience, regularly handling multijurisdictional cases involving countries in Latin America, Asia and Europe. The group is also recognized for its increasing expertise in monitorships.
Band 2
2 Covington & Burling LLPFCPA2025 | Band 2 |Covington & Burling LLP has a strong white-collar defense practice, advising on a variety of antibribery and anticorruption compliance issues. The firm fields a robust bench of accomplished practitioners with substantial prior experience in government agencies who regularly investigate and resolve FCPA investigations for a roster of significant clients. The group is able to call on a strong network of experts across the US, along with noted practitioners in the firm's London and Shanghai offices. Their attorneys are recognized for their impressive understanding of global anticorruption matters, most notably in the pharmaceutical and technology industries.2 Davis Polk & Wardwell LLPFCPA2025 | Band 2 |Davis Polk's robust practice possesses deep expertise defending clients in high-stakes global FCPA investigations. The practice leverages its considerable weight in corporate matters to provide comprehensive advice on compliance during key transactions and internal reviews. They are able to draw on the firm's significant global network to represent clients in multijurisdictional matters involving countries across Asia, South America and Europe. Their broad client roster includes financial services institutions, multinational pharmaceutical firms and leading technology companies, as well as individual executives.2 Miller & Chevalier CharteredFCPA2025 | Band 2 |Miller & Chevalier Chartered maintain a strong standing in anticorruption matters involving the FCPA. Their superb compliance offering has extensive experience in everything from transactional due diligence to major corporate monitorships. The broad spread of talent level fields a strong group of attorneys with notable cross-border expertise. The practice is frequently called upon to handle high-stakes global investigations involving jurisdictions considered at high risk for corruption, including vast experience in Latin American matters. The group is active across a wide range of sectors, including life sciences, energy and telecommunications.2 Morrison FoersterFCPA2025 | Band 2 |Morrison Foerster's thriving FCPA practice with a strong bench of attorneys that includes a number of former federal prosecutors and regulatory experts. Frequently conducts internal investigations on behalf of large corporations and their executives, as well as advising on complex anticorruption investigations brought by the US and international governments. Particularly noted for its strong reputation in the technology space and in Asian markets. Also has an impressive client roster in the pharmaceutical, construction and retail sectors, and a growing reputation in Latin America. Handles a broad range of compliance matters including corporate monitorships.2 2
Band 3
3 3 Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLPFCPA2025 | Band 3 |Simpson & Thacher's impressive FCPA practice is experienced in representing corporations and individual clients in high-stakes DOJ and SEC investigations. The practice is able to draw on the expertise of a number of attorneys with significant experience serving in high level government positions. The group demonstrates further expertise in counseling clients on the development and implementation of corporate compliance programs. Their lawyers hold an impressive portfolio of clients in a range of sectors, including telecoms and medical device companies.
Band 4
4 Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLPFCPA2025 | Band 4 |Cadwalader Wickersham offer a preeminent white-collar defense practice which boasts experienced FCPA practitioners. Adept at handling corporate representations, the practice is well versed in enforcement counsel as well as compliance advice. The group is frequently called upon to represent clients across highly regulated industries such as energy, pharmaceutical and national defense.4 Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLPFCPA2025 | Band 4 |Hughes Hubbard is noted for its role in a number of major investigations, with an impressive client following in the construction, energy and aerospace sectors. The practice advises clients on internal investigations and compliance reviews, as well as providing transactional due diligence and monitorship assistance.4 Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLPFCPA2025 | Band 4 |Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP consists of a strong FCPA practice, bolstered by significant capabilities in white-collar defense and securities law. Their enviable bench includes a number of former senior government officials and prosecutors, adept at navigating highly complex FCPA investigations brought by government agencies as well as those conducted internally. The practice also demonstrates strength in transactional support and the development of risk-based compliance programs. The group is also noted for its expert defense of leading domestic and foreign corporations, as well as individual senior executives from a wide variety of industries, including energy, construction and financial services.4 4 4 Sullivan & Cromwell LLPFCPA2025 | Band 4 |Sullivan & Cromwell LLP's respected practice covers the full breadth of issues relating to the FCPA. The team provides robust compliance and transactional advice in addition to defending clients during investigations. They are well equipped to represent leading financial institutions, multinational companies and individual executives both domestically and abroad. Their lawyers act for clients across a range of sectors, including energy, construction and mining. They also have notable experience advising on matters involving allegations of corruption across Africa, the Middle East and Asia.
Band 5
5 5 5 Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLPFCPA2025 | Band 5 |Cravath Swaine are an esteemed New York firm with a well-respected FCPA group, noted for its representation of leading corporations in a wide range of anticorruption matters. The firm is adept at handling compliance counseling, in addition to regularly defending clients in investigations and enforcement actions led by the DOJ and SEC. The practice is active across a wide range of sectors, including financial services, technology and energy.5 Crowell & Moring LLPFCPA2025 | Band 5 |Crowell & Moring LLP houses an impressive bench of former government lawyers that are adept at representing clients in complex FCPA investigations. The team advises clients across a spectrum of industries, including aerospace, telecommunications and retail.5 5 Mayer Brown LLPFCPA2025 | Band 5 |Mayer Brown LLP features significant governmental and in-house experience in its burgeoning FCPA team. Their impressive track record includes acting for clients with operations in Latin America and Asia. The team holds multidisciplinary expertise, including compliance reviews, investigations and corporate defense.5 Mayer Brown LLPFCPA2025 | Band 5 |Mayer Brown LLP features significant governmental and in-house experience in its burgeoning FCPA team. Their impressive track record includes acting for clients with operations in Latin America and Asia. The team holds multidisciplinary expertise, including compliance reviews, investigations and corporate defense.5 Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLPFCPA2025 | Band 5 |Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP has a notable FCPA practice which consists of a number of former prosecutors and in-house counsel. With a strong global footprint, the firm is able to provide global advice and representation for clients responding to anticorruption and bribery inquiries across multiple jurisdictions.5 Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLPFCPA2025 | Band 5 |Orrick Herrington have a well-regarded group with significant experience in the full range of FCPA matters. The practice is frequently engaged to represent clients in investigations by the DOJ and SEC regarding potential FCPA violations and allegations of corruption, as well as assisting with internal investigations. The group also provides ongoing compliance advice and has a well-established monitorship practice. Their attorneys are able to advise clients from a range of industries, including the oil and gas and healthcare sectors.5 Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLPFCPA2025 | Band 5 |Orrick Herrington have a well-regarded group with significant experience in the full range of FCPA matters. The practice is frequently engaged to represent clients in investigations by the DOJ and SEC regarding potential FCPA violations and allegations of corruption, as well as assisting with internal investigations. The group also provides ongoing compliance advice and has a well-established monitorship practice. Their attorneys are able to advise clients from a range of industries, including the oil and gas and healthcare sectors.5 Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLPFCPA2025 | Band 5 |Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP are a highly respected litigation shop increasingly recognized for its FCPA capabilities. The practice is called on by major corporations facing complex investigations by the DOJ and SEC. Its strong global footprint lends itself to deft handling of cross-border matters.5 Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & AffiliatesFCPA2025 | Band 5 |Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Afflilates offers extensive transactional expertise, readily combined with an impressive global network of resources. The practice frequently advises clients with substantial international interests on M&A due diligence matters, and also regularly defends clients facing investigation under the FCPA and other anticorruption statutes. The group represents high level corporate clients across a range of industries, including healthcare and energy. They are also experienced in representing senior executives facing allegations of FCPA violations and corruption.5 Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLPFCPA2025 | Band 5 |Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP's well-regarded practice regularly serves as FCPA counsel to high profile individuals and corporations. The practice is known for advising clients across a range of industry sectors during investigations that often concern widespread international operations. The team also offers high-level expertise in relation to transactional due diligence and the structuring of compliance programs. The group is particularly active in the oil and gas, financial services and manufacturing sectors. They are also adept at handling investigations across multiple jurisdictions with support from its global office network.