Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
USA Guide 2024 : Illinois
Band 4
Contact number
+1 312 577 1300Chambers Review
Steptoe LLP is a well-respected litigation and enforcement firm with strong trial capabilities. The team regularly acts on internal investigations and possesses experience handling international matters.
Work Highlights
- Steptoe LLP defended Dr. Steven M. Scott against allegations of fraud and misconduct by the defendant lawyer and others in connection with trusts totaling $250 million and the estate planning instruments used for finding and distributing assets from those trusts.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Steptoe has an outstanding and really smart team."
"The amount of research and tenacity the team demonstrates is truly impressive."
"The firm provides very good client service."
"Steptoe has an outstanding and really smart team."
"The amount of research and tenacity the team demonstrates is truly impressive."
"The firm provides very good client service."
Notable Practitioners
Chris Niewoehner is adept at handling investigations into criminal fraud, antitrust issues and fraud.
"He takes a pragmatic and easily digestible tone. He is brilliant at simplifying things and stripping things down."
"He is wicked smart but combines that with great judgment, a view of the big picture and good emotional IQ."
"Chris is very smart with a great bedside manner."
"He is an effective cross-examiner because he has a great grasp of the facts."
"Chris is incredibly dependable."
Rachel Cannon acts for clients in high-stakes investigations and criminal proceedings, typically involving allegations including fraud and public corruption.
"Rachel is a true advocate. She was tireless in her representation of clients' interests."
"Her analysis is spot on and her interview skills are outstanding."
"She is great to work with, prepares clients and keeps them informed."
Ranked Lawyers at
Steptoe LLP
Illinois