Corporate Crime & Investigations - USA
What the team is known for
Kirkland & Ellis has a deep bench of former government officials and prosecutors widely known for their capabilities in corporate governance and enforcement actions. Broad investigations practice, advising on areas such as FCPA violations, criminal antitrust concerns and healthcare fraud. Frequently appears before the DOJ, SEC and other regulatory agencies, while also assisting clients with internal investigations. Frequently acts for blue-chip clients involved in private equity, pharmaceuticals and the transport industry. Also provides ongoing compliance counsel to multinational companies seeking advice on international risk avoidance.
Strengths
"Kirkland's global footprint gives it a great platform for representing individual clients and corporations."
Work highlights
Kirkland & Ellis represented AT&T in a criminal investigation by the US Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois related to allegations of public corruption involving the former Illinois Speaker of the House and others.
Notable practitioners
Mark Filip and Asheesh Goel are key contacts in Chicago.
