Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 5
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Provided by Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
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Chambers Review
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP is an esteemed New York institution with growing white-collar defense capabilities. Clients include an impressive roster of market-leading blue-chip companies and prominent financial sector firms. Frequently engaged by clients seeking representation in DOJ and SEC investigations, as well as proceedings conducted by international bodies. Expertise includes defense of allegations of complex financial fraud, FCPA violations and criminal antitrust.
Work Highlights
- Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP assisted British American Tobacco in reaching a global settlement with the DOJ and OFAC, to resolve sanctions, arising from historical business activities in violation of the bank fraud statute and International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team provides consistently creative strategies and high-quality work product."
"The Cravath team is exceptionally personable, reliable, responsive and diligent in their work."
"The team provides consistently creative strategies and high-quality work product."
"The Cravath team is exceptionally personable, reliable, responsive and diligent in their work."
Notable Practitioners
Benjamin Gruenstein represents clients in connection with domestic and cross-border criminal, regulatory and internal investigations, offering experience in acting for a number of notable corporations.
"He is a really strong lawyer."
"Benjamin is a great resource. He is very thoughtful and resourceful."
John Buretta undertakes a broad range of criminal defense work for clients from an array of industries, often representing major companies from the financial services, technology and healthcare fields.
"He has an ability to work with other firms seamlessly and to navigate the complexities of mutli-regulator investigations."
Evan Norris applies the wealth of experience gained from his former high-profile prosecutorial career to his private white-collar practice. He is particularly noted for his multi-jurisdictional regulatory expertise.
"Evan is very strategic, always thinking two or three steps ahead. He analyses problems from all angles and can separate himself from the equation, plotting a strategic course."
"Evan is passionate and meticulous, with an excellent knowledge of the law and understanding of the authorities. He can predict the next move and his actions are dictated by the end-game."
Ranked Lawyers at
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
New York