Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations | USA

Alston & Bird is hailed as a leading litigation firm, known for its deep bench and depth of expertise. It is well equipped to tackle a wide variety of high-profile litigation matters across the USA, including commercial disputes, shareholder derivative actions and product liability suits. The firm is well placed to advise on criminal cases and government investigations. The group acts for a number of blue-chip clients in the automotive industry, handling a variety of high-stakes litigation, while also impressing with its representation of technology, healthcare, pharmaceutical and retail clients. The team is also noted for its strong securities litigation practice, which includes class actions and SEC investigations.

King & Spalding LLP draws upon impressive breadth and depth of resources to represent clients in wide-ranging high-stakes litigation across the country. Its experience includes product liability claims, securities class actions and commercial disputes. The firm has a strong bench of experienced trial lawyers, who frequently appear in headline cases across the USA, with additional support provided by a respected appellate practice. The group has notable capabilities in the healthcare, insurance, real estate and transportation sectors, among others.

Finch McCranie is a highly regarded boutique with extensive experience in white-collar criminal defense. It houses an impressive bench of attorneys with prior experience in senior government positions and significant trial expertise. The group regularly acts for both individuals and organizations facing a wide range of allegations, including fraud, money laundering and bribery.

Jones Day handles an array of complex disputes on a regional and national scale, including product liability cases, securities litigation and First Amendment claims. It assists a broad international and national client base with high-stakes white-collar matters. The group is highlighted for its experience at both trial and appellate levels, fielding a strong group of expert advocates.

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton benefits from deep experience across the gamut of civil litigation and the ability to call upon resources nationwide. It offers support in disputes ranging from IP litigation and securities class actions to product liability claims. The group has notable strength in trial proceedings complemented by additional experience in arbitration proceedings. The team is also called upon for its significant expertise in white-collar criminal defense matters and government investigations.

Smith, Gambrell & Russell houses an experienced team which handles a host of contentious matters. Its expertise covers product liability claims, antitrust litigation and securities class actions. The group has broad sector experience, and often works with those in the real estate, telecommunications and retail industries. The team is increasingly noted for its white-collar criminal defense capabilities and wider regulatory enforcement matters.

BakerHostetler has an impressive litigation practice, with clients benefiting from its multitalented practitioners. The group is highly adept in internal and governmental investigations, as well as defending enforcement actions. The firm particularly excels in healthcare fraud matters.

Chaiken Ghali represented John Woods as lead defendant in parallel federal securities fraud enforcement actions and investigations by the SEC and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia into an alleged $110 million Ponzi scheme involving the private equity fund Horizon Private Equity III.

Griffin Durham Tanner & Clarkson is a litigation boutique which represents clients in a broad array of disputes, including those concerning antitrust violations and bank fraud. The team is also routinely called upon to handle government and regulatory investigations.

Bondurant, Mixson & Elmore benefits from a firm-wide focus on litigation to advise on contentious matters of high worth and complexity. The group is experienced in tackling a wide range of disputes, including antitrust class actions, professional liability cases and FCA litigation.

Polsinelli is a well-resourced national group with significant expertise in a range of white-collar criminal matters. It regularly acts for executives facing allegations of fraud and FCA violations, as well as conducting internal investigations. The group is noted for its extensive experience in the healthcare sector.

Troutman Pepper is experienced across a broad array of contentious matters, including trade secrets, product liability and real estate litigation. Its clients additionally benefit from its in-house e-discovery capabilities. The group frequently acts in environmental and energy disputes and is increasingly active in cases arising in the financial services industry.