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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded | USA

New York

Our White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations research will cover both individual representations and company representations. Work typically undertaken in this section will include external and internal investigations, enforcement proceedings, white-collar criminal trials and appeals. Attorneys will generally represent individuals or companies involved in matters investigated by bodies such as the DOJ, US Attorneys' Offices, state AGs and Congress committees. These investigations and enforcement proceedings may involve a range of issues, including insider trading, healthcare fraud, antitrust issues, corruption allegations and FCPA breaches.

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Band 1
  1. Alston & Bird LLP
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    Alston & Bird LLP
    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded
    2023 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked
    Alston & Bird LLP fields a talented team sought after by prominent individuals and companies facing serious criminal investigations and proceedings. The attorneys are experienced in defending their clients against a range of allegations, including fraud and insider trading.
  2. Cooley LLP
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    Cooley LLP
    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded
    2023 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked
    Cooley's team is noted for its handling of high-profile white-collar proceedings on behalf of large corporates, as well as its individual representations. Offers further expertise assisting companies under parallel investigation by bodies such as the SEC.
  3. Katten
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    Katten
    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded
    2023 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked
    Katten fields a well-respected team with a wealth of expertise representing clients facing investigations conducted by the DOJ, among other entities. Also fields valuable experience in taking criminal cases to trial. Notable expertise in False Claims Act mandates.
  4. King & Spalding LLP
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    King & Spalding LLP
    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded
    2023 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked
    King & Spalding LLP fields a strong team retained by large corporate clients under investigation by the government and other regulatory bodies. Also represents individuals in complex criminal proceedings. Expertise includes areas such as sanctions concerns, data breaches and spoofing.
  5. Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC
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    Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC
    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded
    2023 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked
    Mintz's dedicated white-collar group is sought out by high-profile individual clients for representation against serious criminal allegations. Also acts for corporate entities facing external proceedings. Has a wealth of cross-border expertise and trial experience.
  6. O'Melveny & Myers LLP
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    O'Melveny & Myers LLP
    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded
    2023 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked
    O'Melveny & Myers LLP fields a well-respected litigation team regularly retained by giant pharmaceutical corporates and other companies. Draws on impressive experience in handling large-scale opioid litigation, as well as handling independent and government investigations.
  7. Paul Hastings LLP
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    Paul Hastings LLP
    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded
    2023 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked
    Paul Hastings LLP fields a significant white-collar team respected for its representation of high-profile individuals in criminal proceedings. Further capable of handling complex cross-border matters, including corporate mandates.
  8. Shearman & Sterling LLP
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    Shearman & Sterling LLP
    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded
    2023 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked
    Sherman & Sterling LLP has a respected team with particular strength in the defense of individual clients accused of insider trading and other financial crimes. Frequently retained to conduct internal investigations on behalf of corporate clients, as well as cross-border regulatory disputes.
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Band 2
  1. Baker Botts L.L.P.
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    Baker Botts L.L.P.
    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded
    2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    Baker Botts L.L.P. has a group of accomplished attorneys who provide individual clients with expert representation in white-collar criminal proceedings. Also sought after by companies facing government investigation and prosecution arising from a range of charges.
  2. Bracewell LLP
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    Bracewell LLP
    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded
    2023 | Band 2 | 2 Years Ranked
    The respected team at Bracewell LLP is capable of handling a wide range of government investigations and white-collar proceedings. Frequently engaged to conduct internal investigations and lead privilege reviews. Experienced in defending both individuals and corporations against criminal allegations.
  3. DLA Piper LLP (US)
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    DLA Piper LLP (US)
    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded
    2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    DLA Piper is an international firm with a solid white-collar presence in New York. Offers a wealth of experience handling major internal investigations, as well as cross-border mandates such as FCPA work. Noted for its experience in the pharmaceuticals industry.
  4. Pillsbury
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    Pillsbury
    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded
    2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP has a strong team regularly retained for its handling of complex cross-border investigations. Offers further strength in the cryptocurrency space, drawing on significant financial sector expertise. Also noted for its cybersecurity capabilities.
  5. Seward & Kissel LLP
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    Seward & Kissel LLP
    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded
    2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    Seward & Kissel LLP's litigation team is recognized for its representation of individuals and corporations in criminal proceedings, with notable experience defending clients such as hedge funds. Handles a broad range of white-collar matters, including government and regulatory investigations, as well as criminal trials and monitorships.
  6. Steptoe LLP
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    Steptoe LLP
    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded
    2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    Steptoe & Johnson LLP has a solid litigation team that regularly defends individuals facing serious criminal proceedings. Further extends its representation to corporate clients undergoing significant investigation. Also recognized for its strong cross-border expertise.
  7. White & Case LLP
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    White & Case LLP
    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded
    2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    White & Case LLP has an expert team frequently retained for its expertise in handling both internal and external investigations. Recommended for its strong cross-border capabilities. Serves a broad client base, while also offering particular experience in the energy industry.
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Band 3
  1. Boies Schiller Flexner LLP
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    Boies Schiller Flexner LLP
    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded
    2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Boies Schiller Flexner LLP has a strong litigation team involved in significantly high-profile white-collar proceedings. Regularly represents both individual and corporate clients in investigations and trials, drawing on notable cross-border and domestic regulatory expertise.
  2. Cozen O'Connor
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    Cozen O'Connor
    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded
    2023 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Cozen O’Connor acts for corporations and individuals in investigations and criminal proceedings, drawing on notable cross-border expertise. Advises clients facing a wide range of criminal allegations, including securities fraud and FCPA infractions.
  3. Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP
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    Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP
    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded
    2023 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP is recognized for handling high-stakes criminal and regulatory investigations for both corporations and individuals. The group expertly handles cases across multiple industries, including in the pharmaceutical, automotive and retail sectors.