Chambers Review
Covington & Burling LLP has a strong white-collar defense practice, advising on a variety of antibribery and anticorruption compliance issues. The firm fields a robust bench of accomplished practitioners with substantial prior experience in government agencies who regularly investigate and resolve FCPA investigations for a roster of significant clients. The group is able to call on a strong network of experts across the USA, along with noted practitioners in the firm's London and Shanghai offices. Its attorneys are recognized for their impressive understanding of global anticorruption matters, most notably in the pharmaceutical and technology industries.
Work Highlights
- Covington & Burling advised a multinational energy company on global compliance matters and internal investigations.
Notable Practitioners
Lanny Breuer is vice chair at Covington & Burling, where he offers expertise in major FCPA investigations and anticorruption issues as part of his prominent white-collar criminal defense practice.
"Lanny is an important adviser when clients have significant problems."
Steven Fagell is cochair of the white-collar defense and investigations practice at Covington & Burling. He draws on substantial prosecutorial experience to advise corporations and individuals from a broad range of industries, including the energy, financial services and pharmaceutical sectors.
Donald Ridings is chair of Covington & Burling's anticorruption practice. He has considerable experience assisting clients with FCPA and anticorruption compliance, with a strong following of clients in the life sciences sector. He also has expertise handling multijurisdictional investigations.
"Don provides compliance advice that is spot on and eminently practical."
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Covington & Burling LLP
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