Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
USA Guide 2024 : District of Columbia
Band 5
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+1 202 777 4500Chambers Review
Freshfields has an impressive track record of working with global corporate entities and notable clients in the automotive and energy sectors, as well as financial services. The group is also experienced representing individual executives and business figures in both civil litigation and high-stakes criminal trials.
Work Highlights
- Freshfields represents a multinational healthcare company in a DOJ antitrust investigation relating to allegations of price fixing and other improper activities in the fragrance industry.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Freshfields produce excellent work, provide strategic insights and have very good international capabilities."
"The team at Freshfields is very organized, transparent and thoughtful."
"Freshfields produce excellent work, provide strategic insights and have very good international capabilities."
"The team at Freshfields is very organized, transparent and thoughtful."
Notable Practitioners
Eric Bruce is head of Freshfields' US litigation and global investigations practice. He maintains a well-regarded international criminal defense practice, routinely guiding corporate clients and individuals through complex multijurisdictional regulatory investigations.
"Eric is a brilliant tactician who thinks five steps ahead in any litigation. He is exceptionally good at breaking down complexities into easily understandable soundbites."
"Eric has a wealth of experience. He is thoughtful, thorough and very responsive. He produces well-written reports with comprehensive analysis."
"He is very good at seeing around corners and anticipating the issues that may come up."