Corporate Crime & Investigations
Global Guide 2024 : USA
Band 1
About
Provided by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
The Government Enforcement and White Collar Crime Group at Skadden is an internationally recognized leader in the representation of corporations, boards of directors, management and other individuals in connection with government investigations, enforcement actions, internal investigations, and white collar criminal prosecutions.
Skadden’s global resources enable our attorneys to anticipate and respond to parallel investigations and proceedings routinely pursued by federal and state criminal and civil enforcement authorities. The firm defends corporations, directors, officers and employees against allegations in various business contexts and at every stage of the enforcement process, including federal and state grand jury investigations, trials and appeals. We handle investigations and civil and administrative proceedings brought by regulatory bodies such as the DOJ, SEC, CFTC, FINRA, FTC, OFAC, IRS, federal and state banking regulators and state law enforcement agencies throughout the United States. The firm also represents companies and individuals in connection with congressional investigations and inquiries. In addition, we assist clients in dealing with investigative agencies around the world, including the Financial Conduct Authority and the Serious Fraud Office in the U.K., BaFin in Germany, the European Commission in Brussels, and the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission.
Chambers Review
Skadden has a renowned corporate practice acting for leading multinational public companies and global financial institutions, in addition to advisory boards and audit committees. Extensive investigations offering with significant cross-border strength. Recognized for experience handling issues concerning securities law, as well as matters relating to the pharmaceutical industry. Notable expertise in civil and criminal enforcement proceedings involving serious allegations such as corruption, price fixing and securities fraud.
David Meister is a key contact in New York.
Work Highlights
- Skadden acted for a Chinese state-owned enterprise, Fujian Jinhua, in a large criminal trial following charges of trade secrets theft, conspiracy and economic espionage.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"One thing that distinguishes Skadden is its tremendous corporate practice. They represent huge companies, alongside having a really strong regulatory and civil practice as well."
"Skadden performs at the highest level."
"One thing that distinguishes Skadden is its tremendous corporate practice. They represent huge companies, alongside having a really strong regulatory and civil practice as well."
"Skadden performs at the highest level."