Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
USA Guide 2024 : California
Band 3
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 remains a formidable resource for clients facing governmental investigations and major enforcement action, boasting a cadre of nationally famed litigators with outstanding courtroom experience. The firm offers strong capabilities in areas such as money laundering, environmental crime and state and federal grand jury investigations. Its team advises a range of leading corporates, public company boards, audit committees and individual clients.
Work Highlights
- Skadden defended Fujian Jinhua in a criminal trade secrets, economic espionage and conspiracy claim alleging it conspired to steal trade secrets for the design and manufacture of DRAM memory devices from Micron Technology.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I can trust that Skadden has the right resources and industry leaders to handle complex matters. There's strong depth and breadth in the team."
"Skadden is a go-to advisor for regulatory investigations."
"I can trust that Skadden has the right resources and industry leaders to handle complex matters. There's strong depth and breadth in the team."
"Skadden is a go-to advisor for regulatory investigations."
Notable Practitioners
Jack DiCanio is a highly respected criminal defense lawyer with deep experience in defending clients in regulatory enforcement matters, earning particular plaudits for his trial capabilities.
"Jack's strength is in high level communications with regulators or senior executives, dealing with the most pressing issues in front of a client. Jack is excellent in that environment."