Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
USA Guide 2024 : District of Columbia
Band 5
Contact number
+1 202 261 3300Chambers Review
Dechert LLP is a global powerhouse with notable strength in complex white-collar matters. The team regularly counsel clients in complex internal and external investigations, as well as litigation. The firm provides expert advice on FCPA violations, anti-money laundering, bribery and sanctions. The group is also experienced in the crypto area.
Work Highlights
- Dechert LLP represented Carlos Watson, the CEO of OZY Media, in connection with investigations initiated by the EDNY and SEC relating to a high-profile New York Times article that detailed OZY’s COO allegedly impersonating a YouTube employee in a meeting with Goldman Sachs.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The attorneys at Dechert are excellent representatives for their clients and bring a proactive, efficient and highly effective approach to solving very complex legal issues in the white-collar space."
"The attorneys at Dechert are excellent representatives for their clients and bring a proactive, efficient and highly effective approach to solving very complex legal issues in the white-collar space."
Notable Practitioners
Vincent Cohen is frequently called upon by corporations and their senior employees to advise on complex investigations and defend allegations including money laundering, financial fraud and insider trading. He is also able to draw on his valuable former experience as acting US Attorney for the District of Columbia.
"Vince brings a tremendous amount of experience as a defense attorney. He is a fantastic leader in the area."
"Vince does outstanding work. He is very strategic, well organized, collaborative and easy to work with."
"Vince is tenacious, intelligent and works very hard for his clients."