Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
USA Guide 2024 : District of Columbia
Band 4
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Provided by Baker Botts L.L.P.
Baker Botts White Collar Defense and Corporate Investigations Practice has decades of experience representing clients in their most sensitive matters. We vigorously defend companies and individuals in criminal and civil enforcement matters, we conduct and defend complex investigations for companies and their Boards of Directors, and we advise businesses on risk management and compliance. We also help our clients navigate crises that can threaten their businesses and reputations.
To learn more about our practice, please visit: www.bakerbotts.com/services/practice-areas/litigation/white-collar-defense-and-corporate-investigations
Chambers Review
Baker Botts' robust white-collar team offers broad expertise in criminal investigations and enforcement actions. The practice is well versed in handling sensitive, cross-jurisdictional matters for a wide range of clients, with particular experience representing companies in the oil and gas, manufacturing and energy sectors. The team is also adept at representing individuals in investigations by various government agencies. It enjoys strong credentials for its work in securities, healthcare and antitrust matters with a highly experienced team that includes a number of former federal prosecutors and senior government officials.
Work Highlights
- Baker Botts represented McDermott International and several of its current and former employees in connection with parallel DOJ and SEC investigations concerning its public disclosures related to the Cameron Project.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at Baker Botts provides insightful and practical advice when representing clients to help achieve realistic outcomes. The firm has a deep bench of subject matter experts."
"The team at Baker Botts is both collaborative and responsive."
"The team at Baker Botts provides insightful and practical advice when representing clients to help achieve realistic outcomes. The firm has a deep bench of subject matter experts."
"The team at Baker Botts is both collaborative and responsive."
Notable Practitioners
Senior counsel William Jeffress offers decades of experience defending corporations and individuals involved in complex criminal proceedings and trials. His expertise cuts across the full gamut of white-collar crime, including fraud, antitrust and FCPA matters.
Kyle Clark is chair of the white-collar defense and corporative investigations practice at Baker Botts. As a skilled litigator, he is frequently called upon by both individuals and companies to respond to investigations from regulators and enforcement agencies.
"Kyle provides practical advice and efficient responses."
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