Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
USA Guide 2024 : District of Columbia
Band 3
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Provided by Vinson & Elkins LLP
Vinson & Elkins represents corporations, audit committees, boards, and executives in high stakes investigations and litigation. In recent years, there has been increasing scrutiny and aggressiveness by government agencies. Our Antitrust, Corporate Governance, Environmental, Government Contracts, Securities, and Tax lawyers collaborate to assist clients in these investigations. Given V&E’s global profile, we have particular experience in international matters involving criminal and civil antitrust investigations, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the False Claims Act, securities, health care, and criminal and civil theft of trade secrets. We conduct internal investigations, respond to grand jury and governmental regulatory subpoenas, handle grand jury proceedings and search warrants, negotiate with prosecutors, enforcement staff, and other regulators, and defend clients in criminal pleas, trials, and sentencing.
V&E lawyers assist clients in proactively establishing compliance and auditing programs that satisfy regulatory requirements to help avoid major government investigations. We also defend our clients in civil or administrative litigation that may be filed by the government or private parties as a result of a criminal investigation, including civil fraud suits, qui tam actions, antitrust actions, securities suits, and suspension and debarment. Finally, we assist clients in connection with Congressional and agency inquiries into regulatory compliance and other matters.
Chambers Review
Vinson & Elkins LLP has an increasingly prominent white-collar practice with noted experience handling corporate investigations, including those relating to allegations of FCPA violations and fraud. The practice also acts for clients in Congressional investigations and matters concerning the False Claims Act. It is routinely called upon by a range of clients, including high-profile individuals and large multinational corporations from a broad array of sectors.
Work Highlights
- Vinson & Elkins LLP successfully assisted Oracle in securing a settlement with the SEC over alleged violations of the FCPA.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team's legal analysis is always spot on."
"The team's legal analysis is always spot on."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Dry is a Washington, DC-based partner at Vinson & Elkins. He maintains a well-regarded practice, frequently handling criminal trials and regulatory proceedings on behalf of individual and corporate clients. He is also recognized in the market for his notable government experience.
"Michael is a pleasure to work with."
"Michael is amazing."
Zachary Terwilliger is a renowned white-collar practitioner able to draw on his extensive government experience to counsel clients through complex investigations and enforcement proceedings.
"He knows how to maneuver complicated issues for clients."
"Zach is very engaging and client-focused."
Former federal prosecutor Ephraim Wernick splits his time across Vinson & Elkins' Washington, DC and Dallas offices. He represents clients before the DOJ and SEC as well as conducting internal investigations.
"Fry is a strong white-collar attorney who can provide a comprehensive solution for clients in multifaceted matters. He has good litigation instincts and an impressive ability to handle multijurisdictional matters."
"He is a very skilled white-collar defense lawyer."
Daniel Wallmuth expertly assists clients with a range of white-collar defense matters, with a particular focus on internal and government investigations.
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