Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
USA Guide 2024 : District of Columbia
Band 2
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Latham & Watkins LLP has a stellar reputation in the areas of white-collar defense and complex commercial litigation. The practice possesses highly credible strength in FCPA matters, as well as securities fraud, antitrust and FCA violations. It has an impressive team that features a number of prominent practitioners with considerable government experience and regulatory expertise. The group frequently represents clients across a diverse range of sectors, including highly regulated industries such as financial services, healthcare and energy. It also offers substantial expertise in matters with cross-border elements, with support from the firm's international offices.
Work Highlights
- Latham & Watkins LLP successfully represented then-US senator and chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee Richard Burr in DOJ, SEC and Senate Ethics Committee investigations into the former senator's sale of certain stocks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Latham offers high levels of service and responsiveness, with a strong level of commercial acumen."
"The team at Latham is knowledgeable and they have dexterity with a myriad of topics."
"Latham offers high levels of service and responsiveness, with a strong level of commercial acumen."
"The team at Latham is knowledgeable and they have dexterity with a myriad of topics."
Notable Practitioners
Alice Fisher is a partner at Latham & Watkins based out of its Washington, DC office. She continues to be regarded as a go-to expert in white-collar investigations, with considerable experience leading major corporate defense mandates.
"Alice is a white-collar legend. She is one of the best in the business and someone who clients turn to for guidance on the most critical matters."
"She is a fantastic attorney who has handled high-stakes matters for many companies."
Douglas Greenburg is a Washington, DC-based partner for Latham & Watkins. He is noted for his wide-ranging expertise, covering enforcement proceedings and investigations, with particular experience in allegations of FCPA violations and securities fraud.
"Douglas is an incredibly talented and strong white-collar lawyer."
Jonathan Su leverages his extensive experience serving two former US presidents to expertly advise clients on congressional investigations. He regularly counsels companies, boards of directors and individuals in high-stakes white-collar criminal cases.
"Jonathan is a great lawyer who is both smart and easy to work with."
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Latham & Watkins LLP
District of Columbia