Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
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Provided by Sidley Austin LLP
For more information on the practice, please visit the practice's page at: https://www.sidley.com/en/services/white-collar-government-litigation--investigations
Chambers Review
Sidley Austin's team demonstrates exceptional quality in litigating high profile enforcement matters and securing the closure of government proceedings, acting on behalf of both major corporates and individual clients. The firm is regularly turned to for its excellence in highly regulated fields, including securities, healthcare and defense contracts.
Work Highlights
- Sidley Austin continued to defend Huawei Technologies following criminal charges brought by the US Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York involving trade secrets, bank fraud, sanctions violations and RICO claims.
Strengths
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"Sidley often makes you feel as though you are its only client given how responsive the firm is to the situation. They're sensitive to the needs of the business and offer practical approaches to address the business needs."
"The firm's attorneys got up to speed on complex, technical matters very rapidly, had great strategic insight and linked factual and legal questions very adeptly. The team - from top to bottom - has been terrific. The partners offer incredible insight and strategic advice, and the associates have been very diligent and helpful."
"The Sidley team were consummate professionals who had a solid understanding of the issues involved, but more importantly, where they lacked the technical or industry knowledge, they spent the time asking about and understanding the issues and nuances to be able to provide the best advice possible guidance."
"They take the time to understand matters; they appreciate nuance and they are patient and deliberate."
"The Sidley team has a wealth of experience that adds such an incredible value to the issue management and decision-making process. The caliber of work is exceptional and the team does of excellent job of managing budget expectations."
"Sidley often makes you feel as though you are its only client given how responsive the firm is to the situation. They're sensitive to the needs of the business and offer practical approaches to address the business needs."
"The firm's attorneys got up to speed on complex, technical matters very rapidly, had great strategic insight and linked factual and legal questions very adeptly. The team - from top to bottom - has been terrific. The partners offer incredible insight and strategic advice, and the associates have been very diligent and helpful."
"The Sidley team were consummate professionals who had a solid understanding of the issues involved, but more importantly, where they lacked the technical or industry knowledge, they spent the time asking about and understanding the issues and nuances to be able to provide the best advice possible guidance."
"They take the time to understand matters; they appreciate nuance and they are patient and deliberate."
"The Sidley team has a wealth of experience that adds such an incredible value to the issue management and decision-making process. The caliber of work is exceptional and the team does of excellent job of managing budget expectations."
Notable Practitioners
Dave Anderson is a former US Attorney who brings a wealth of expertise and experience to bear in white-collar criminal defense to clients in industries including financial services, healthcare and technology.
"We rely on his counsel for the most serious legal questions faced by the firm. He understands both the business and potential reputational consequences of legal issues and his reputation as a former US Attorney and as a litigator precedes him. He has successfully defended Fortune 100 companies, winning jury verdicts. He has won cases against regulators. His arrival in a case forces the other side to take stock and see if they wish to continue."
"Dave's breadth is inspiring. From advice on tactical matters, to delivering the expertise required in regulatory matters, he has been terrific."
"Dave is a fantastic partner and really works to understand our business and culture. He really helps the team understand the intricacies of issues and provides nuanced guidance."
Douglas Axel advises clients on a range of white-collar concerns, including fraud, corruption and regulatory actions.
"His key strengths are his knowledge of law and trends in the area. He's very good with clients and witnesses, being able to give them confidence that he knows the best path forward and strategy for them."
"Doug is highly regarded by all peers, very well respected by criminal prosecutors and highly regarded by the agencies. When he speaks it is with some considerable authority."
Ellyce Cooper focuses her practice on crisis management and regulatory enforcement, as well as advising corporates on internal investigations.
"Her interpersonal skills really set her aside and she has a tremendous presence as a lawyer and an advocate."
"Ellyce is the single best attorney I have worked with during my career. She is brilliant, calm under stress and always available, but also kind. Her client service is second to none. She is one word - amazing."
"She’s a top mind with the ability to absorb complex information very quickly and see where to move her chess pieces."
Sheila Armbrust is frequently called upon by corporate clients and senior executives to handle internal investigations and defend regulatory actions.
"Sheila is great at really diving into the details of business operations and personnel to help provide specific guidance. She really works to make the team feel comfortable with the process and decision making."
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