Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
USA Guide 2024 : Massachusetts
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Provided by Choate Hall & Stewart LLP
We represent companies and individuals in government investigations and prosecutions and conduct complex internal investigations for public and private companies, and due diligence and portfolio company investigations for private equity funds. We advise both sophisticated and early stage life sciences clients regarding proactive compliance strategy and assessments to establish compliance programs and facilitate compliant business activities. We are highly skilled in resolving sensitive matters at the earliest possible stage before indictment or trial and without publicity, and in treating sensitive matters discreetly and achieving success at every level of engagement.
Chambers Review
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. Particular expertise in private equity and venture capital M&A cases, with further experience in appellate proceedings. Offers additional strength in white-collar defense and securities litigation.
Work Highlights
- Choate Hall & Stewart LLP represented Stephanie Popp in connection with allegations of conspiracy to commit cyberstalking and obstruction of justice.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Choate Hall & Stewart's attorneys are experienced and incisive. They are very attentive to client needs and priorities."
"Choate's team goes above and beyond to support not just your immediate needs, but your potential future needs as well."
"The firm's advice is practical and focused."
"Choate Hall & Stewart's attorneys are experienced and incisive. They are very attentive to client needs and priorities."
"Choate's team goes above and beyond to support not just your immediate needs, but your potential future needs as well."
"The firm's advice is practical and focused."
Notable Practitioners
Diana Lloyd is a cochair of Choate’s government enforcement & compliance group. She is noted for her work with clients in the healthcare sector. She works on government enforcement cases and internal investigations, among other matters.
"Diana is very experienced."
"She has a very strong practice."
Melissa Bayer Tearney cochairs the firm's litigation group and is noted for her skills in advising companies on government investigations. She regularly represents clients in governmental and internal investigations and FCA litigation.
"Melissa has deep domain expertise and a sterling reputation with the Department of Justice."
Danielle Pelot is noted for her expert representation of corporate clients in complex criminal investigations and litigation.
"Danielle is well regarded."
Ranked Lawyers at
Choate Hall & Stewart LLP
Massachusetts