Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
USA Guide 2024 : Georgia
Band 3
About
Provided by Chaiken Ghali LLP
Chaiken Ghali LLP is a boutique white collar litigation and government investigations law firm that focuses on four primary areas:
- We represent companies and individuals in white collar criminal and civil investigations conducted by grand juries and federal and state agencies, including the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
- We defend companies and individuals against formal criminal charges brought by federal grand juries and in lawsuits and enforcement actions filed by government agencies or industry regulators.
- We litigate high-stakes business disputes, often involving fraud and racketeering (RICO) allegations, through trial and appeal.
- We conduct internal investigations on behalf of companies, boards of directors, board committees, associations, non-profits, governments, and other organizations to address potential misconduct and fast-moving corporate crises.
Chambers Review
Chaiken Ghali is a boutique white-collar criminal defense boutique which offers formidable skills in defending individual and corporate clients facing regulatory enforcement actions. Its team of former prosecutors bring an excellent pedigree in complex litigation matters.
Work Highlights
- 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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is highly responsive, offers a multitude of solutions and provides excellent results."
"The team is staffed appropriately for what we need."
"It's an outstanding, knowledgeable team that is always there when needed."
"The team is highly responsive, offers a multitude of solutions and provides excellent results."
"The team is staffed appropriately for what we need."
"It's an outstanding, knowledgeable team that is always there when needed."
Notable Practitioners
David Chaiken brings to bear his experience as a federal prosecutor in his criminal litigation practice. He acts for both companies and individuals in government investigations and high-stakes trials.
"David is a very efficient lawyer who understands how the government thinks and helps client to navigate very complicated issues. He's very good at helping people and guiding them through some of their most difficult legal issues."
"David is an incredibly strong partner and resource."
"He has deep experience in complex matters, he is hard-working and extremely focused on the details that matter. He carefully evaluates all facts and their legal implications, and he develops thoughtful, prudent plans and recommendations."
Kamal Ghali is noted in the market for his impressive white-collar criminal defense practice. Clients may benefit from his prior experience as a prosecutor and he has particular expertise in matters concerning cybercrime.
"He has a commanding presence in the courtroom and has a great rapport with the judges in Georgia."
"Kamal is great to work with. He is knowledgeable, thoughtful and responsive."
"Kamal Ghali is an excellent lawyer who puts great care into his cases."
Ranked Lawyers at
Chaiken Ghali LLP
Georgia