Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
USA Guide 2024 : California
Band 5
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Debevoise & Plimpton has a long-held reputation for excellence in acting for corporates and individual executives in their most sensitive and sophisticated investigations, alongside an excellent track record in defending regulatory enforcement. Clients benefit from the firm's recognized expertise in handling cases brought by the SEC and DOJ, alongside a wider pool of talented litigators for parallel civil litigation.
Work Highlights
- Debevoise secured the acquittal of former Fox executive Hernan Lopez, following a criminal trial alleging he and other defendants participated in a bribery scheme inducing soccer officials to award television rights to its channels.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They make every client feel like they are their only client."
"It was a very strong, deep and broad team, providing comprehensive representation in a complex white-collar matter."
"It was the most complex kind of litigation, and they handled it incredibly well."
"They're unmatched in terms of understanding trial strategy and commitment to decoding the real issues. They have all the right people to bounce ideas off and formulate their strategies."
"They're extremely responsive, thoughtful, timely and kind."
"They make every client feel like they are their only client."
"It was a very strong, deep and broad team, providing comprehensive representation in a complex white-collar matter."
"It was the most complex kind of litigation, and they handled it incredibly well."
"They're unmatched in terms of understanding trial strategy and commitment to decoding the real issues. They have all the right people to bounce ideas off and formulate their strategies."
"They're extremely responsive, thoughtful, timely and kind."
Notable Practitioners
Josh Cohen is held in particularly high esteem for his representation of individual and corporate clients on various criminal matters.
"Not many lawyers are A+ at writing briefs and motions, but also able to deliver devastating cross examinations and courtroom performance and relate to a jury. Josh plays 3D chess while the US Government plays 4th grade checkers. In a nutshell, he's a legal Tom Brady."
"Josh is excellent, he is super responsive, super clear and strategic in the way he is able to shape legal advice. He has excellent presentation skills and really gets right to it."
"Josh has exceptional judgment and a brilliant mind. He has extraordinary abilities to navigate the most difficult situations and brings a level of calm clear confidence that is simply extraordinary. He is a value add to any situation and his counsel is invaluable."
David Sarratt is held in particularly high esteem for his expertise in defending clients facing FCPA enforcement actions, as part of a broad criminal defense practice acting for both corporate and individual clients.
"He's a very level-headed lawyer, who maintains his composure very well."
Ranked Lawyers at
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
California