Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
USA Guide 2024 : Massachusetts
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Ropes & Gray LLP has expert advisers across a myriad of complex disputes, including enforcement actions, regulatory investigations and litigation arising from corporate transactions. A broad client base spans a variety of diverse industries, including financial services, life sciences and telecommunications. Also esteemed for its adept handling of high profile securities litigation and related criminal proceedings. Experienced in working with shareholders, employees and consumers.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Ropes is incredibly client focused."
"The team at Ropes can be trusted to provide thoughtful and practical guidance."
"Ropes consistently fields teams focused on client service, from senior partners to junior associates."
"The firm has a strong partner group supported by talented associate teams."
"Ropes is incredibly client focused."
"The team at Ropes can be trusted to provide thoughtful and practical guidance."
"Ropes consistently fields teams focused on client service, from senior partners to junior associates."
"The firm has a strong partner group supported by talented associate teams."
Notable Practitioners
Brien O'Connor is recognized as a foremost practitioner in the corporate criminal and government investigation space.
"He is well-respected in the national white-collar bar."
He is very attentive, knowledgable and experienced."
James Dowden is recognized for his deep experience representing individuals and corporations in high-stakes white-collar cases. He is particularly active in the life sciences, private equity and financial services sectors.
"He is really good and is a hard worker."
"James is a terrific, well credentialed lawyer."
"He is knowledgable and confident."
"James is brilliant."
Sarah Walters is recognized for her sophisticated representation of healthcare and financial services sector clients in complex criminal and civil litigation.
"Sarah is a tremendous advocate for her clients. She can navigate a government investigation and achieve the best possible result in a difficult situation."
"Sarah provides prompt and business-conscious counsel."
"Sarah is an experienced former federal prosecutor who brings excellent judgment and timely advice to any situation."