Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

Shoemaker Ghiselli & Schwartz LLC is a solid litigation boutique with particular strength in the white-collar space, including in the handling of investigations, litigation and appeals. The firm has a streamlined group of attorneys who are adept in matters related to securities fraud and frequently represent companies, as well as their directors and officers, in dealing with these allegations. The team is also often mandated on trade secrets cases. Its clients include companies in the insurance, technology and financial services sectors.

"Shoemaker Ghiselli has a very strong reputation as a high-end boutique for very sophisticated work, and they live up to that reputation."

"The team is advice-oriented, they have the experience to rely on and they take responsibility for cases."

Shoemaker Ghiselli & Schwartz defended Jagged Peak Energy in a putative class action lawsuit which went up to the Colorado Supreme Court, alleging violations of the 1933 Securities Act.

Andrew Shoemaker is very highly regarded for his work in complex internal investigations, with an emphasis on matters relating to securities fraud. "Andrew has very good people skills and communication skills. He knows the way forward with no friction." "Andrew is an excellent advocate."

Paul Schwartz focuses on complex commercial litigation and appeals, especially corporate governance, post-M&A, trade secret, securities fraud and regulatory enforcement matters. "Paul is amazing, very thorough with very good judgment and great to work with. A very good litigator."