Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
USA Guide 2024 : Illinois
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Latham & Watkins LLP offers outstanding capabilities in white-collar crime and securities matters, including major internal investigations as well as SEC and DOJ investigations and shareholder claims. Also highly adept in disputes across areas such as insurance, antitrust, environment and product liability. Fields a strong bench of experienced commercial litigators and high-level former government prosecutors in the white-collar group. Particular experience in the sports, energy and financial services sectors.
Work Highlights
- Latham & Watkins LLP represented Samuel Reed, co-founder and former Chief Technology Officer of BitMEX, in relation to DOJ and CFTC investigations into money laundering and derivatives allegations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm's reach and expertise is second to none."
"Latham has a very experienced and knowledgeable team who are incredibly responsive."
"The firm provides excellent service and is a great partner."
"The firm's reach and expertise is second to none."
"Latham has a very experienced and knowledgeable team who are incredibly responsive."
"The firm provides excellent service and is a great partner."
Notable Practitioners
Sean Berkowitz is lauded for the breadth and depth of his litigation practice, which includes defending against securities fraud actions, handling commercial disputes and government investigations by bodies such as the DOJ, FTC and SEC.
"Sean is a go-to for the most difficult and challenging litigations and investigations. He inspires confidence immediately and is an incredibly skilled lawyer."
"His knowledge regarding how government prosecution works along with his own tenacity and client service results in really good outcomes."
"He is super talented."
Terra Reynolds draws on long-standing white-collar expertise as both prosecutor and defense attorney, and regularly acts for clients facing criminal proceedings and investigations. She is particularly active in actions filed under the False Claims Act, acting for a range of healthcare clients.
"She is a superstar."
"She is quick at mastering everything and in giving good advice. She is brilliant tactically and strategically."
"Terra is a terrific lawyer."
John Sikora is held in high regard for his handling of SEC enforcement proceedings and DOJ investigations, and acts for a range of individuals and corporate entities.
"John is a great lawyer."
Eric Swibel is recognized for his expert representation of both individuals and corporations in complex criminal white-collar matters and government investigations and litigation.
Ranked Lawyers at
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