Corporate Crime & Investigations: Highly Regarded | USA

A&O Shearman has a significant practice with notable experience representing clients in investigations brought by the DOJ and SEC. Has particular strength in the firm's New York and DC offices, and can draw upon its global footprint to assist with issues with cross-border elements. Offers significant expertise in matters concerning allegations of money laundering, trade sanctions violations and market manipulation.

Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP is a well-regarded firm with notable expertise in litigation relating to securities fraud and FCPA violations. Also handles SEC investigations for large multinational corporations. Clients include high-profile international banks.

Clifford Chance LLP is an acclaimed firm that is recognized in the market for its impressive international investigations practice, with particular strength based in New York. Offers significant experience in cases concerning allegations of money laundering and FCPA violations, as well as in civil litigation. Acts for a broad spectrum of clients, including major technology companies.

Cozen O'Connor is a well-regarded white-collar defense practice with a notable presence in Washington, DC and Philadelphia. Regularly engages in high-profile anti-corruption and fraud investigations, both internationally and before the SEC and DOJ. Offers particular strengths in regulatory compliance, money laundering investigations and alleged breaches of the False Claims Act.

Crowell & Moring LLP has an esteemed practice which carries a strong presence in both Washington, DC and New York. Noted for its ability to handle SEC investigations with a cross-border element. Also demonstrates particular capability in representing government contractors in DOJ inquiries.

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer frequently handles DOJ and SEC probes concerning corruption, money laundering and tax evasion. Offers significant experience in representing clients from the banking, insurance and telecom industries.

Goodwin has an esteemed national practice with particular strength in the firm's New York and Massachusetts offices. Highly experienced in advising on internal investigations as well as handling matters relating to breaches of the False Claims Act and other government investigations. Clients often include entities from the education and technology sectors.

Hecker Fink LLP is a well-respected white-collar boutique with considerable capabilities in matters relating to FCPA violations, anti-corruption and securities fraud. Based in New York, the team is also experienced in matters related to alleged breaches of the False Claims Act, as well as representing clients in the pharmaceutical sector in DOJ and SEC investigations.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP has a significant white-collar practice that is widely recognized as a leader in Philadelphia, with further bench strength across the US. Offers deep expertise in internal and SEC investigations concerning anti-corruption and securities fraud. Also well versed in high-profile harassment and misconduct investigations.

O'Melveny & Myers LLP is a highly regarded national firm with notable bench strength both in California and on the East Coast. Demonstrates considerable expertise in cases involving allegations of fraud and bribery, often with significant cross-border elements. Also frequently conducts internal investigations on behalf of audit committees and boards of directors on matters ranging from accounting errors to harassment and misconduct.

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP is a widely respected firm with significant strength in white-collar matters stemming from its offices on both the West and East Coasts. Frequently handles corporate investigations brought by the SEC and DOJ, most notably concerning FCPA violations. Also advises a number of international clients on compliance matters and investigations relating to the False Claims Act. Demonstrates a breadth of sectoral experience covering energy, life sciences, finance, technology and pharmaceuticals.

Paul Hastings LLP is highly regarded for its extensive expertise in FCPA and anti-corruption investigations, as well as its capabilities in antitrust and securities fraud matters. Clientele includes financial institutions and major corporations in the pharmaceutical and technology sectors. Boasts particular strength in New York and DC.

Winston & Strawn is a prominent national firm that fields expertise in white-collar defense from a number of its offices, including Chicago, New York and DC. Often acts for clients in litigation stemming from allegations relating to money laundering and sanctions violations. Possesses further experience in government and internal investigations, including those concerning FCA violations.

DLA Piper LLP (US) has a broad corporate crime practice with particular skills in DOJ and SEC investigations. Also adept at handling related securities and derivatives litigation, as well as investigations concerning violations of the False Claims Act.

Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP has a regulatory practice with a wealth of resources to handle high-profile enforcement actions and advise on both governmental investigations. Clients benefit from a solid roster of former prosecutors and governmental officials with in-depth knowledge of DOJ and SEC actions.

Hueston Hennigan LLP has prominent California-based trial lawyers with considerable capabilities in white-collar defense. Highly active in criminal investigations and litigation resulting from allegations of improper governmental activity, corruption and FCPA violations.

Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP has an acclaimed criminal defense team based primarily in California that exhibits particular strength in investigations related to environmental crime. Also offers expertise in misconduct and harassment cases as well as securities fraud investigations before the SEC.

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP has an adept white-collar team that is especially strong in acting for international corporations in DOJ and SEC investigations, often concerning fraud and financial misconduct. Possesses further strengths in anti-corruption investigations and FCPA violations.

Baker McKenzie has a broad practice with capabilities ranging from antitrust class actions and FCPA violations to investigations concerning corruption, bribery and money laundering. Capable of handling international investigations involving Europe, Asia and Latin America.

Greenberg Traurig is noted for its expertise in complex white-collar investigations and litigation. The group leverage their deep experience to assist individuals and corporates in a range of matters, including FCPA and FCA violations. The firm is particularly noted for its strength in the cryptocurrency market.

McGuireWoods LLP has a well-regarded practice with notable capabilities in criminal and enforcement matters, often relating to trading practices, bribery and regulatory compliance. Well recognized in the market for its experience in representing major banks, while also acting for multinational clients in the automotive and pharmaceutical industries.

Perkins Coie LLP represented Torneos y Competencias S.A., an Argentine sports broadcasting and production company, in the prosecution and investigation of FIFA officials and others, which alleges bribery and racketeering in connection with the acquisition and sale of rights to major worldwide soccer tournaments.

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP is a reputable firm known for its expertise in investigations, enforcements and trial matters. Noted for its representation of large companies and financial institutions in matters ranging from FCPA, money laundering and securities matters.