Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
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Provided by Bracewell LLP
When the stakes are high, companies and individual turn to Bracewell’s Texas government enforcement and investigations team for advice and guidance. The firm boasts one of the most respects white-collar teams in the United States, with decades of collective experience as defense lawyers, former prosecutors, regulators and federal judges. The team draws on its broad and diverse background to provide strategic and informed advice to companies and individuals faced with federal or state enforcement actions or investigations.
Our wealth of experience working with regulators on enforcement actions enables us to effectively advise companies on the design and implementation of compliance programs that utilize best practices for avoiding potential misconduct. Most often, this work is handled on a confidential basis.
We conduct expert internal audits and investigations that discretely uncover past misconduct. In addition, our lawyers make confidential recommendations on how to handle any misconduct that is uncovered and prevent its occurrence in the future. In recent years, this has increasingly included assignments to help companies address issues related to discrimination, harassment and retaliation, as well as recommendations for improvement.
In addition, we vigorously defend companies and individuals in enforcement actions and white collar investigations.
Chambers Review
Bracewell LLP has a robust litigation practice with a strong track record in compliance, investigatory and enforcement-related work, calling upon a skilled team of former prosecutors and judges to advise blue-chip clients and individual executives. Also regularly takes on monitorships.
Work Highlights
- Bracewell defended Diesel Freak in charges brought by EPA and the US Attorney's Office for the Western District of Michigan for violating the federal Clean Air Act.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is well prepared, communicative and available for complex matters."
"The team is extremely well versed in investigations."
"A white-collar client would be able to come to Bracewell on virtually all types of issues they may be facing."
"The team understand the market very well and are up to date on the latest legislation, changes in the regulatory environment and precedent set by case law."
"The team is well prepared, communicative and available for complex matters."
"The team is extremely well versed in investigations."
"A white-collar client would be able to come to Bracewell on virtually all types of issues they may be facing."
"The team understand the market very well and are up to date on the latest legislation, changes in the regulatory environment and precedent set by case law."
Notable Practitioners
Jeffery Vaden frequently represents energy companies in white-collar litigation and regulatory investigations, and is held in particularly high regard for his expertise in FCPA matters.
"Jeff is a very impressive lawyer."
Matthew Nielsen is held in particularly high regard for his role in handling internal and regulatory investigations, with experience handling matters involving allegations of financial and healthcare fraud, FCPA violations and the False Claims Act.
"Matthew is communicative, sharp and a pleasure to work with. He brings a lot of expertise and good perspective."
"Matthew is smart, diligent and even-keeled. He is very client service oriented."
"Matthew is responsive and understands the pressures that arise from an internal investigation."
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