Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 5
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Provided by Kirkland & Ellis
Kirkland has one of the largest Government, Regulatory & Internal Investigations (GR&II) groups in the world, with over 200 attorneys who work on white-collar criminal defense and securities enforcement matters, including more than 50 who previously served as senior enforcement professionals from the U.S. DOJ, SEC, FTC, DHS, White House, Congress and the UK SFO. These individuals have extensive experience in both senior government positions and in leading the defense of some of the world’s largest multinational corporations. While in government service, our partners authored policies and regulations that remain central to the evaluation and disposition of corporate and anti-corruption cases, in both the U.S. and the UK.
Our GR&II team works seamlessly across the globe, representing Global Fortune 500 companies, bulge-bracket private equity firms and investment banks, as well as their officers and directors in their most sensitive matters, which typically are resolved confidentially, but have also included some of the largest public representations in history.
Chambers Review
Kirkland & Ellis is a global power-house recommended for its broad white-collar offering. The team is regularly called upon by large corporations and high-profile individuals facing a range of allegations including, political corruption, market manipulation and FCPA violations. The firm is also home to an elite group of trial attorneys.
Work Highlights
- Kirkland & Ellis was retained by Nikola Motors to conduct an internal review and external investigations by the DOJ, SEC, FINRA and New York District Attorney's Office in relation to alleged securities fraud.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Kirkland are very responsive to inquiries. They have high service levels and a depth of resources to address needs in an expedient manner."
"Kirkland has extensive resources and expertise across a wide-range of regulatory issues. They are extremely responsive at all levels."
"Kirkland are very responsive to inquiries. They have high service levels and a depth of resources to address needs in an expedient manner."
"Kirkland has extensive resources and expertise across a wide-range of regulatory issues. They are extremely responsive at all levels."
Notable Practitioners
Jacquelyn Kasulis leverages her extensive experience as a former federal prosecutor to provide deft representation to companies, executives and boards of directors in complex white-collar investigations and litigation.
"Jackie is a terrific trial lawyer and has great judgment. She is someone who clients really love to deal with and who has incredible credibility with the government."
"She is outstanding. Her savvy and incredible EQ when it comes to clients is really impressive. She is a great strategist and tremendous advocate."
"She is smart, strategic and very easy to deal with."
Zachary Brez is recommended for his expert knowledge of the financial industry, regularly counseling clients in antibribery, corruption, sanctions and money laundering cases.
"Zach is an excellent resource across a myriad of regulatory issues."
"He is phenomenal."
Robert Allen of Kirkland & Ellis is a rising star noted for his representation of corporations and individuals in criminal and regulatory investigations.
"He is a very intellectual individual."
"He is a really strong advocate, very thoughtful and helps clients through complex issues really smoothly."
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