Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
USA Guide 2024 : Florida
Band 3
Contact number
+1 813 229 2300About
Provided by Foley & Lardner LLP
Foley’s Government Enforcement Defense & Investigations (GEDI) practice represents companies, boards of directors, and individuals in matters adverse to the government. Our practice group has been a leader in trials, internal investigations, enforcement defense, and compliance for decades. This long tenure has generated deep knowledge, respect from regulators and prosecutors, and favorable results for our clients. For many years, our attorneys have been recognized by Chambers in Litigation: White Collar Crime & Government Investigations, False Claims Act, and General Commercial Litigation. In the Chambers 2023 guide, our attorneys were ranked both in their respective states and nationally. In the event of a government enforcement action, our lawyers bring exceptional, long-practiced talent to bear on the response, providing business-driven solutions that measure risk and reward, and consider both cost and benefit. Our team also manages internal investigations effectively and designs programs that are pragmatic and tailored to the client’s actual risk profile. The strength of our experiences, depth of our bench, and broad national and global reach, give our litigators an advantage over other government investigation and trial teams.
Experience
- Criminal Antitrust
- Criminal Health Care Fraud
- Environmental, Social, & Governance
- False Claims Act
- International Trade and National Security
- Public Corruption
- Securities Fraud
Chambers Review
Foley & Lardner LLP houses a solid team with significant capability representing clients in complex white-collar investigations and litigation. The group frequently advise individuals and companies in FCA cases, with a particular focus in the healthcare industry. The firm also enjoys a reputation for handling public corruption, antitrust and compliance matters.
Work Highlights
- Foley & Lardner LLP represented Chris White, a healthcare executive in connection with his companies alleged potential violation of the Anti-Kickback Statute.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Foley team is extremely knowledgeable and offers well-written advice."
"The team are great communicators."
"Foley & Lardner always provides quick and informative responses."
"The Foley team is extremely knowledgeable and offers well-written advice."
"The team are great communicators."
"Foley & Lardner always provides quick and informative responses."
Notable Practitioners
Jason Mehta frequently counsels clients in regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals and healthcare. He advises on investigations and other proceedings, with a particular focus on False Claims Act cases.
"Jason is informative and diligent."
"Jason brings the perspective of both the government and defense counsel to every case. He's efficient, creative and calm under pressure."