Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 2
Contact number
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Covington & Burling LLP is a go-to practice for life science companies under investigation by domestic and international regulatory bodies, routinely advising clients on areas including financial crime, international trade issues, sexual misconduct and tax fraud matters. Its client base also includes high-profile political figures, technology companies and financial institutions. Highlighted for its extensive courtroom experience, as well as its strong bench of former government attorneys with notable experience handling complex cross-border mandates.
Work Highlights
- Covington & Burling LLP represented PNC Bank in connection with investigations by the DOJ, SEC and other law enforcement agencies related to potentially fraudulent applications to the COVID-19 Paycheck Protection Program.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm has a huge bench."
"The firm has a huge bench."
Notable Practitioners
Nancy Kestenbaum is widely acknowledged as a market-leading lawyer in white-collar cases involving allegations of sexual misconduct. Her broader practice also includes regulatory investigations and matters relating to potential FCPA violations.
"She is a very smart, sophisticated lawyer who is exceptionally bright and very hard-working."
"She works well with people and is excellent with clients."
Alan Vinegrad undertakes a broad caseload of white-collar defense work. He regularly acts for both individuals and institutions in connection with regulatory investigations and allegations including fraud and insider trading.
Arlo Devlin-Brown regularly assists clients facing investigations conducted by the Department of Justice in the financial services space, as part of his broad regulatory and white-collar defense capabilities.
"He is an incredibly thoughtful attorney."
Amanda Kramer handles government investigations, enforcement actions, white-collar criminal defense and internal investigations. Particularly noted for her expertise in workplace culture reviews in gender and racial equality and sexual misconduct cases.
"Amanda is a terrific lawyer. She is incredibly hard-working and precise."
"She is good at analysis and strategy and really able to engage with all sorts of agencies in the federal and state governments. She drives things to good and quick conclusions extremely well."
Ranked Lawyers at
Covington & Burling LLP
New York