Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
USA Guide 2024 : District of Columbia
Band 3
Chambers Review
Skadden is best known for its representation of financial institutions and large publicly traded companies in internal and government investigations and related civil enforcement matters. The talented team is regularly involved in trial and investigative proceedings regarding procurement fraud, FCA violations, bribery and economic sanctions. Its significant global footprint lends itself to experienced handling of multijurisdictional cases within the USA, as well as those concerning international law. The practice also regularly defends clients in the healthcare and life sciences sectors, including major pharmaceutical companies and medical device manufacturers. It is also able to offer particular expertise in FCPA violations and anticorruption matters.
Work Highlights
- Skadden secured a dismissal for Six Flags and its former CEO and CFO in a putative securities fraud class action filed in the US District Court for the Northern District of Texas alleging the defendants made false and misleading statements concerning the development of a Six Flags park in China.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team are thoughtful, strategic, always one step ahead and very responsive."
"Skadden is fantastic."
"The team are thoughtful, strategic, always one step ahead and very responsive."
"Skadden is fantastic."
Notable Practitioners
Jessie Liu is a Skadden partner well regarded for how she conducts internal investigations, money laundering investigations and compliance reviews. She acts for companies in the energy and financial services industries.
"Jessie is a brilliant and thoughtful attorney."
"Jessie is fantastic at translating legal terms."