Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations | USA

Choate Hall & Stewart LLP has an established team of practitioners handling a broad range of commercial matters, including complex commercial litigation and both insurance and reinsurance disputes. The firm has particular expertise in private equity and venture capital M&A cases, with further experience in appellate proceedings. Offers additional strength in white-collar defence and securities litigation.

McDermott Will & Emery LLP is highly commended for its strength in healthcare litigation, handling a range of matters including commercial disputes and government investigations. The firm is particularly adept at defending against litigation and investigations arising from claims brought under the False Claims Act. They are a fine choice for antitrust, mass tort and data privacy litigation, as well as high-stakes class actions. McDermott offers notable expertise in the healthcare sector, often acting for medical device and pharmaceutical companies.

Nixon Peabody LLP has a well-regarded practice offering representation to clients operating in a diverse array of industries, including financial services, life sciences, technology and healthcare. The firm handles a broad range of white-collar criminal defence work, government investigations and commercial disputes. It is also noted for its strength in alternative dispute resolution, including mediations and arbitrations. Clients include corporates, institutions and individuals.

Ropes & Gray LLP has expert advisers across a myriad of complex disputes, including enforcement actions, regulatory investigations and litigation arising from corporate transactions. Their broad client base spans a variety of diverse industries, including financial services, life sciences and telecommunications. The firm is also esteemed for its adept handling of high-profile securities litigation and related criminal proceedings. They are experienced in working with shareholders, employees and consumers.

Goodwin has a standout team with experience appearing before courts across the USA, up to the Supreme Court. The firm has expertise spanning a range of industries, including real estate, manufacturing, technology, finance and manufacturing. They possess skill in alternative dispute resolution and litigation avoidance and are also noted for their defence of companies and individuals facing government investigation. Goodwin additionally offers capability in handling healthcare fraud class actions, with experience covering shareholder litigation and IPO disputes.

Latham & Watkins LLP has an impressive bench of seasoned civil and criminal lawyers with extensive trial expertise. The firm is well regarded for IP, mass tort and product liability litigation. Sector experience covers tobacco, education, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, among others.

Mintz is widely respected for its broad capabilities across white-collar crime, securities litigation, bet-the-company commercial disputes and product liability matters. The firm adroitly handles matters for both high-profile individuals and corporations. Mintz is regularly called upon to represent clients in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, among others, possessing a strong bench of experienced trial lawyers and regulatory experts.

White & Case LLP is a respected international firm with a growing presence in the Boston market. The firm is regularly called upon by both individuals and companies from industries including life sciences and financial services for sophisticated representation in criminal trials, appeals and investigations.

WilmerHale advises in areas such as securities litigation, state and federal criminal investigations and complex civil disputes. The firm is acclaimed for its strength in cases involving IP matters. Clients include Fortune 500 companies, hedge funds and financial services institutions. WilmerHale provides extensive expertise with respect to FINRA arbitrations and SEC enforcement proceedings.

Cooley LLP is widely sought after for its broad-based white-collar crime and government investigations practice. The team frequently represents high-profile individuals and major corporations in cases concerning wire fraud and FCPA violations.

Dynamis LLP is a distinguished boutique in the white-collar criminal space. The firm expertly handles complex proceedings and investigations for clients facing FCA allegations and securities and healthcare fraud allegations. The team is made up of impressive courtroom advocates who are particularly active in litigating cases in the crypto-asset space.

Foley Hoag is recognised for its adept representation of clients before both state and federal courts. Areas of expertise include complex commercial disputes, IP litigation and white-collar criminal defence. The firm is also highlighted for its expert representation of accounting firms in professional liability litigation. Foley Hoag is sought after by major national clients for its additional capabilities in employment and insurance recovery litigation.

Hinckley Allen has extensive experience and expertise in the white-collar and government investigations space. Its team houses a number of former federal and state prosecutors. The group has specific expertise in healthcare fraud, government contractor fraud, financial services fraud and public corruption.

Sidley Austin LLP has broad capabilities across white-collar crime, handling matters for major corporations and high-profile individuals. The firm's client base spans a wide range of industries, including online retailers, tech manufacturers and financial institutions. The firm represents clients across a range of white-collar matters, including mail fraud, insider trading and money laundering.

Silva, Kettlewell & Pignatelli LLP is a strong white-collar boutique with expertise representing corporations, executives and public figures in government investigations and enforcement proceedings. The team is made up of impressive courtroom advocates.

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP represents a range of clients including governmental bodies, non-profits, major companies and individuals in investigations, enforcement proceedings and litigation. The firm is equipped to advise clients across numerous regulated industries, such as energy, healthcare and banking.

On 1 January 2025, Troutman Pepper and Locke Lord merged to form Troutman Pepper Locke LLP.