Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 2
Contact number
+1 212 530 5000Chambers Review
Milbank LLP is a respected litigation practice that offers notable strength in white-collar matters, often advising on investigations and enforcement actions in disputes concerning FCPA violations, criminal antitrust, securities fraud and wider financial fraud claims. Houses a respected bench of talented litigators, and offers notable capability handling complex multi-jurisdictional disputes for financial sector clients, as well as a strong track record in defending individuals facing high-stakes criminal and regulatory matters.
Work Highlights
- Milbank LLP represented Clover Health Investments in connection with an investigation by the SEC and parallel civil litigation concerning alleged violations of the federal securities laws.
Strengths
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"The team is absolutely stellar."
"The team is absolutely stellar."
Notable Practitioners
George Canellos enjoys a reputation as one of the city's most sought-after criminal defense attorneys, winning widespread acclaim for a sophisticated practice that includes high-stakes criminal trials and regulatory investigations.
"George is incredibly bright and very methodical. He is a great communicator and very thoughtful in his view."
"George has an expanse of knowledge. His application of law to facts and ability to investigate in a streamline fashion is efficient and effective."
"He sees the chessboard many moons ahead."
"He is known for having a great mind for nuanced legal issues."
Nola Heller offers valuable trial experience and defends both individuals and companies against the full range of white-collar criminal allegations.
"Nola is outstanding in all respects. She has an outstanding ability to think outside the box and is able to develop innovative approaches in dealing with a wide range of issues and concerns."
"Nola is spectacular. She is unflappable and a joy to work with."
"She is incredibly effective, really smart and a formidable advocate for her clients."
"She is practical, responsive and hard-working."
Chairman of the firm Scott Edelman is recognized for the deft guidance he provides to companies facing criminal investigations and trials.