Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
USA Guide 2024 : Illinois
Band 1
Contact number
+1 312 862 2000Chambers Review
Kirkland & Ellis has a market-leading commercial litigation practice characterized by exceptional bench strength and breadth of expertise. Also possesses expert strength in white-collar crime, with particular renown for its FCPA practice, and a sophisticated securities offering. Maintains an excellent reputation for advising a range of prominent clients on high-stakes regulatory investigations and criminal proceedings. Represents clients from a variety of sectors, including financial services, energy and pharmaceuticals.
Work Highlights
- Kirkland & Ellis conducted an internal investigation on behalf of Celsius Network and represented the company in relation to external investigations conducted by the DOJ, FTC, SEC, CFTC and other state regulatory entities into allegations of unregistered offerings, market manipulation, and false and misleading statements.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Kirkland & Ellis have depth and breadth."
"The firm has lots of talented lawyers with good experience and judgment."
"Kirkland has a top-tier white-collar and government investigations team that is well equipped to handle complex matters."
"Kirkland is a world-class law firm."
"Kirkland & Ellis have depth and breadth."
"The firm has lots of talented lawyers with good experience and judgment."
"Kirkland has a top-tier white-collar and government investigations team that is well equipped to handle complex matters."
"Kirkland is a world-class law firm."
Notable Practitioners
Mark Filip is a much-esteemed litigator with impressive depth of expertise in both commercial disputes and white-collar criminal investigations. His top-notch practice includes recent experience in securities fraud claims, bankruptcy disputes and DOJ investigations, as well as defending against suits brought under the False Claims Act.
"Mark is a leading go-to lawyer for the most significant white-collar matters around the country."
Asheesh Goel frequently counsels corporate clients on anticorruption and AML mandates, as well as advising on cross-border regulatory investigations into bribery and fraudulent behavior.
"Asheesh is incredibly well informed in white-collar matters and an expert in the field."
"Asheesh is an excellent lawyer who is committed to the firm's and his clients' success."
Mark Schneider is a go-to attorney for clients in regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals and financial services facing criminal investigations and parallel civil proceedings, and draws on experience in trials and appeals.
"Mark is fantastic. He is levelheaded and provides smart, practical advice."
John Lausch draws on his former experience as federal prosecutor to provide deft representation to companies and individuals facing white-collar investigations and litigation. John has particular strength in advising on FCPA violations, healthcare fraud and environmental crimes.
"John has impeccable integrity and excellent judgment. He is a tremendous asset to any matter in which he is involved."
"He is a very talented and thoughtful lawyer."
Kim Nemirow is recommended for her adept representation of major companies in complex DOJ and SEC investigations. She also has a notable FCPA practice.
"She is extremely knowledgable on global issues."
Ranked Lawyers at
Kirkland & Ellis
Illinois