Jeffrey Knox

Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Band 1

FCPA

USA - Nationwide

6 Years Ranked

Band 3

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

District of Columbia

6 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Global 2024

About

Provided by Jeffrey Knox

USA

Practice Areas

Jeff Knox, former head of the U.S. DOJ Fraud Section, is Co-Managing Partner of Simpson Thacher’s Washington, D.C. office and Global Co-Head of the Firm’s Government and Internal Investigations Practice. He represents multinational corporations and independent board committees in high-stakes investigations by the DOJ, SEC, CFTC, CFPB and other federal and state enforcement regulators. He has advised some of the world’s leading financial institutions, energy companies, life sciences companies, technology firms and government contractors in navigating criminal and civil investigations relating to the FCPA, securities and accounting fraud, market manipulation, False Claims Act, antitrust, international money laundering, economic sanctions, and environmental crimes. Jeff also represents senior executives—in their individual capacity—who are subjects of enforcement investigations. Jeff has served as a government-appointed independent compliance consultant, and represents companies in government and court-mandated monitorships. Prior to joining the Firm, Jeff was an accomplished federal prosecutor, serving as the Chief of the DOJ’s Fraud Section in Washington, D.C., and the Chief of the National Security Section of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York.

Career

Simpson Thacher (1999-2003; 2014-present); Department of Justice (2003-2014)

Personal

J.D., cum laude, Northwestern University School of Law; B.S., magna cum laude, University of Arizona

Chambers Review

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USA

FCPA - USA - Nationwide

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Jeffrey Knox is the global cohead of Simpson Thacher's government and internal investigations practice. He is recognized for his impressive FCPA expertise, with recent standout mandates for global financial institutions and energy companies among other corporates, as well as individual executives.

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - District of Columbia

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Jeffrey Knox of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP is called upon by public and private companies as well as individuals facing regulatory proceedings and investigations, with a client base including financial services, pharmaceutical and technology companies.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

"Jeff is a high quality lawyer who has an excellent perspective on matters. He understands cases from multiple different dimensions."

FCPA respondent
USA

"Jeff is one of the best lawyers in the country."

FCPA respondent
USA

"He is a tremendous person and a wonderful advocate."

FCPA respondent
USA

"He consistently delivers strong results for clients."

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondent
USA

"He has great knowledge on how the DOJ thinks about things."

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondent
USA

"Jeff is a high quality lawyer who has an excellent perspective on matters. He understands cases from multiple different dimensions."

FCPA respondent
USA

"Jeff is one of the best lawyers in the country."

FCPA respondent
USA

"He is a tremendous person and a wonderful advocate."

FCPA respondent
USA

"He consistently delivers strong results for clients."

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondent
USA

"He has great knowledge on how the DOJ thinks about things."

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations respondent
USA

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Jeffrey Knox

USA Guide 2024

FCPA + 1 more ranking

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Chambers Review

USA

FCPA - USA - Nationwide

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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - District of Columbia

Individual Editorial

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