Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
USA Guide 2024 : District of Columbia
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Williams & Connolly is a top-flight DC firm and litigation powerhouse with a legacy of excellence in contentious civil and criminal matters. The deep and dynamic bench of talented litigators is consistently involved in the most sensitive white-collar cases along with major commercial disputes and securities litigation. The practice offers top-drawer advice and masterful trial expertise to an enviable list of clients that includes a whole host of high-profile individuals as well as multinational companies, global financial institutions and media organizations. The team houses recognized strength in litigating complex cross-border disputes.
Work Highlights
- Williams & Connolly LLP defended Turkiye Halk Bankasi against an indictment by the US District Court for the Southern District of New York concerning bank fraud, money laundering, violations of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and conspiracy charges.
Strengths
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"The firm provides the very best service."
"Williams & Connolly are first rate. The team are extremely diligent and intelligent."
"Williams & Connolly are an exceptional law firm with great trial lawyers."
"The team is creative and hardworking."
"The firm provides the very best service."
"Williams & Connolly are first rate. The team are extremely diligent and intelligent."
"Williams & Connolly are an exceptional law firm with great trial lawyers."
"The team is creative and hardworking."
Notable Practitioners
Brendan Sullivan is widely considered one of the most accomplished white-collar practitioners of his era, and continues to act in major criminal proceedings for both individuals and companies. His vast experience includes acting as lead defense counsel in numerous high-profile trials involving public corruption and political scandals.
"He is one of the titans of the DC white-collar Bar."
"Brendan is a legend and a role model. He is very committed to the profession."
David Zinn cochairs Williams & Connolly's criminal defense group, a position which sees him frequently called upon by senior executives and prominent corporations to defend investigations and related criminal proceedings in connection to a broad range of white-collar allegations.
"David is one of the best in the white-collar Bar. He gets exceptional results for his clients."
"David Zinn is a legend. He is a top-notch litigator."
"He is incredibly strategic and tenacious, with excellent judgment."
Kevin Downey is an experienced white-collar defense attorney at Williams & Connolly with expertise across a broad range of complex matters, including Congressional investigations, high-profile criminal trials and regulatory proceedings.
"Kevin is a phenomenal lawyer."
"He is smart, talented and effective."
Lance Wade wins plaudits for his sophisticated white-collar practice, regularly handling investigations and litigation for public and private companies, law firms and prominent individuals.
"Lance is a great trial lawyer. He is exceptionally smart and talented."
Tobin Romero maintains a broad practice which regularly sees him handling domestic and cross-border proceedings involving allegations including public corruption, fraud and money laundering.
"There is no more dedicated or passionate an advocate than Tobin Romero and he pairs this dedication with wisdom."
"Tobin is a zealous advocate who does a great job for clients."
"He is a spectacular lawyer."
Robert Cary offers notable experience defending clients in high-stakes criminal trials, and has further expertise in handling complex investigations and regulatory proceedings. He is rated highly by his peers for his assertive, resolute approach to courtroom advocacy.
"Robert is an excellent white-collar lawyer."
Simon Latcovich is a Williams & Connolly partner with noted expertise in civil and criminal litigation as well as internal and government investigations. He has experience in handling fraud, money laundering and sanctions matters.
Ranked Lawyers at
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