FCPA
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 3
Contact number
+1 212 455 2000Chambers Review
Simpson & Thacher's impressive FCPA practice is experienced in representing corporations and individual clients in high-stakes DOJ and SEC investigations. The practice is able to draw on the expertise of a number of attorneys with significant experience serving in high level government positions. The group demonstrates further expertise in counseling clients on the development and implementation of corporate compliance programs. Their lawyers hold an impressive portfolio of clients in a range of sectors, including telecoms and medical device companies.
Strengths
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"Simpson & Thacher have a very strong team."
"Simpson & Thacher have a very strong team."
Notable Practitioners
Jeffrey Knox is the global cohead of Simpson Thacher's government and internal investigations practice. He is recognized for his impressive FCPA expertise, with recent standout mandates for global financial institutions and energy companies among other corporates, as well as individual executives.
"Jeff is a high quality lawyer who has an excellent perspective on matters. He understands cases from multiple different dimensions."
"Jeff is one of the best lawyers in the country."
"He is a tremendous person and a wonderful advocate."
As the former head of the SEC's FCPA unit, Cheryl Scarboro brings impressive government experience to bear at Simpson Thacher. She focuses her practice on representation of clients facing complex enforcement proceedings and investigations.