Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP’s white-collar defense and government investigations department acts for financial institutions, broker-dealers and private investment funds, as well as senior executives. It has particular experience in securities and commodities matters, and in investigations and enforcement issues. Washington DC’s Charles Connolly is a name to note for financial fraud, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) issues, Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) matters, corruption and anti-money laundering; he heads the team alongside Michael Asaro and James J Benjamin, Jr. Ian McGinley joined from the US Attorney’s Office for the SDNY in September 2021, whilst Doug Maynard left for an in-house role at GTT Communications. Attorneys are based in New York unless otherwise stated.

Allen & Overy LLP offers ‘excellent international and cross-border capability’, with a ‘well-resourced and thorough; thoughtful and collaborative’ team. Its broad expertise spans financial and commercial litigation, regulatory matters, security issues, investigations and white-collar criminal defense. The team is headed by David Esseks and Eugene Ingoglia; Esseks brings considerable experience in regulatory and criminal investigations, and Ingoglia is recommended for securities and business crime matters with a focus on insider trading. Julian Moore acts for both multinational corporations and high-profile individuals on disputes, investigations and enforcement actions. All named attorneys are based in New York.

The white-collar defense and investigations team at Arnold & Porter acts for a range of multinationals and high-profile institutions on domestic and international investigations. It also represents individuals in white-collar fraud and criminal matters. The team is headed by New York’s Marcus Asner and Washington DC’s Amy Jeffress; Asner focuses on complex criminal and civil litigation, FCPA matters and money laundering, and Jeffress handles national security and compliance issues. The team was recently bolstered by several arrivals, including Michael Kim Krouse and Craig Stewart in New York from the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York; Valarie Hays in Chicago from Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila; and Ryan Hartman in Houston from an in-house role at BP.

Under the leadership of Kyle Clark , Baker Botts L.L.P.‘s white-collar defense and corporate investigations practice continues to act for corporations and individuals on criminal and civil enforcement matters. The firm is well versed in crisis management, risk assessments, compliance and corporate investigations, often handling cases before the Department of Justice (DOJ) and congressional committees. Clark has notable expertise in fraud, FCPA matters and money laundering, while Bridget Moore  is recommended for Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) investigations. In the spring of 2021, Michael Loesch joined from Winston & Strawn LLP, and Andrew George and Sterling Marchand were promoted to partner. Amy Conway-Hatcher left the firm. All named attorneys are based in Washington DC.

Bracewell LLP fields a team of deeply experienced practitioners under the leadership of Washington DC’s Stephen Braga. It is well versed in government investigations and caters to both corporate and individual clients. Key areas of focus for the practice include enforcement actions, compliance, monitorships, fraud and antitrust issues. Braga has considerable experience in defending clients in criminal and civil matters before trial and appellate courts. Seth DuCharme joined in New York from the DOJ in May 2021, and Anne M. Termine joined in Washington DC from Covington & Burling LLP in June 2021. Paul Shechtman left the firm in May 2022.

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP has a strong track record in FCPA matters and is well versed in investigations and enforcement actions brought by authorities such as the DOJ and SEC. Particular areas of strength for the practice include money laundering and asset forfeiture, securities and commodities, sanctions, antitrust and healthcare fraud. The team is led from Washington DC by Jodi Avergun, who is a name to note for regulatory matters and white-collar crime, acting for both companies and individuals. In December 2020, Mark Grider joined in Washington DC from the DOJ; and in July 2021, Philip Khinda joined from Steptoe & Johnson LLP in New York.

Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP is well known in the market for handling bet-the-company matters, criminal investigations, regulatory issues and enforcement proceedings for corporations and global financial institutions. It has recently been active in a number of fraud cases involving cryptocurrency and continues to handle white-collar matters involving parallel internal investigations. The team is led by Herbert Washer, David Januszewski, and Washington DC’s Brad Bondi, who focuses on criminal and civil corporate and securities matters. Edward Moss joined from O’Melveny & Myers LLP October 2021. Attorneys are based in New York unless otherwise stated.

Clifford Chance acts as lead counsel to multinational companies and high-profile senior executives on both domestic and cross-border investigations brought by a range of criminal and regulatory authorities. The team, which includes a number of former government prosecutors, works closely with colleagues in its wider international network under the leadership of David DiBari. DiBari brings over 30 years’ experience in civil, administrative and criminal matters with particular experience in sanctions, FCPA matters and anti-money laundering issues. New York’s Christopher Morvillo is recommended for internal investigations, regulatory matters, civil proceedings, and white-collar defense work. Renée Latour joined from Greenberg Traurig LLP January 2021. All named attorneys based in Washington DC unless otherwise stated.

The white-collar defense and investigations team at Cooley LLP is led by Andrew Goldstein and continues to act for large international companies and high-profile individuals on fraud, bribery and corruption matters. Goldstein is a former federal prosecutor who has considerable experience in internal investigations, litigation and regulatory matters. In April 2021, Sonia Nath joined from the FDA and in July of the same year, Russell Capone joined in New York from the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. Elizabeth Prelogar left for the DOJ. Attorneys are based in Washington DC unless otherwise stated.

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP handles a range of international enforcement and white-collar crime matters for companies, boards of directors and senior executives. The firm is well versed in crisis management and often handles multi-agency investigations brought by the DOJ and SEC, and foreign criminal and regulatory authorities. The team is led in New York by Rachel Skaistis, John Buretta, Benjamin Gruenstein, David Stuart and Evan Norris. Buretta is a DOJ alumnus who is recommended for internal investigations, criminal defense matters, regulatory compliance and civil litigation, while Skaistis is a name to note for financial crime, and FCPA and False Claims Act (FCA) matters.

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP operates at the top end of the market when it comes to representing multinational corporates and individual clients in internal investigations and public investigations by civil regulators and criminal prosecutors. With offices in the political and financial centers of New York, London, Hong Kong, and Washington DC, the firm is well placed to handle international mandates for large global clients. Bruce Yannett heads the group and is recommended for cases involving securities fraud, accounting fraud, bribery, cybersecurity and money laundering. Mary Jo White has notable experience in representing clients in multifaceted government investigations and is an SEC and SDNY almuna, while Andrew Ceresney acts for public companies, financial institutions and accounting firms in litigation and white-collar crime matters. In March 2022, Kristin Snyder joined in the firm’s new San Francisco office from the SEC.

The globally integrated trial, investigations and securities team at Dechert LLP has considerable experience in cross-border investigations and often leans on support from its international network when assisting multinational clients. Its deep bench includes former regulators and prosecutors, and the team is led by New York’s David N Kelley and Chicago’s David Kistenbroker. Kelly is recommended for white-collar crime, commercial litigation and federal securities matters, while Andrew Levander, who is also based in New York, is recommended for securities enforcement and regulation, specializing in the asset management industry. The team was recently strengthened by the arrival of Hartley West and Richard Horvath in San Francisco, who joined from Kobre & Kim and Paul Hastings LLP, respectively. Brenda Sharton and Karen Neuman both joined from Goodwin in Boston and Washington DC, respectively. Other team changes include the arrival of Steven Engel in Washington DC from the DOJ and Michael Gilbert‘s departure from the firm in June 2021.

Dentons stands out from the crowd with its regional approach to white-collar crime and corporate investigations in the US market. Practice head Stephen Hill is based in Kansas City and is a veteran trial lawyer and former US Attorney for the Western District of Missouri. Key areas of focus for the team include internal investigations, government investigations and enforcement actions, anti-bribery and anti-corruption advice, and compliance matters. In January 2021, Steven Aaron left the firm, and Rachel Cannon also departed in June 2021; in October, David Kornblau joined from Covington & Burling LLP in New York.

The Miami-based Diaz Reus International Law Firm & Alliance has a strong focus on servicing Latin American clients and is well placed to do so by virtue of its international network. It acts for governments and their agencies and officials, and also private individuals and companies caught up in investigations by US authorities. Michael Diaz co-heads the team and handles both public corruption and white-collar crime matters for high-profile individuals. Robert Targ, who jointly leads the team, is recommended for asset seizure, forfeiture, and global money laundering issues. Javier Coronado was promoted to partner in January 2021.

The white-collar, corporate crime and investigations department at DLA Piper LLP (US) handles high-profile DOJ and SEC investigations and enforcement matters across continents. The team is led by John Hillebrecht and Karl Buch, Philadelphia’s Courtney Saleski and Chicago’s Jonathan King. Hillebrecht is a veteran trial and appellate attorney, who is recommended for criminal and civil litigation and investigations. King specialises in white-collar crime, FCPA matters, compliance and internal investigations. The team saw a number of additions over 2021, including Naana Frimpong in Atlanta from King & Spalding LLP, and Austin Brown and Christian Ford in Washington DC from Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and the DOJ, respectively. Matt Graves left to become the US Attorney for the District of Columbia. Named attorneys are based in New York unless otherwise stated.

The government investigations team at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP is led by Eric Bruce in Washington DC and Adam Siegel in New York. With a strong international network, the practice handles a range of global white-collar defense matters and government investigations with ease. Bruce acts for multinational corporations and high-profile executives caught up in criminal trials, investigations and litigation, while Siegel is a name to note for both criminal and regulatory matters and has particular experience in SEC and DOJ inquiries. Also based in New York is Aaron Marcu, a former federal prosecutor for SDNY, who is well versed in corruption and money laundering cases. Daniel Braun left the firm in August 2021.

Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP is well known for its representation of individuals in white-collar criminal, civil, regulatory and enforcement matters, but it also acts for high-profile businesses. The team, which includes former federal prosecutors, is well versed in multi-agency investigations and often handles cases from investigation through to hearings, trials, and appeals. Eric Corngold and Mary Mulligan head the team with Corngold recommended for financial crime, antitrust matters, and corporate and consumer fraud, and Mulligan handling cross-border white-collar crime matters. Ricardo Solano, Jr specializes in criminal matters pertaining to the healthcare industry. All attorneys are based in New York.

The white-collar defense and investigations team at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP operates at the top of the market, with a deep bench of former DOJ and SEC attorneys who have considerable experience in cross-border litigation and investigations. In Washington DC, Joseph Warin is a name to note for civil litigation, and regulatory and securities enforcement; and Stephanie Brooker is recommended for financial crime matters, including money laundering and asset forfeiture. Joel Cohen focuses on securities litigation, class actions and antitrust matters, while Reed Brodsky handles crisis management and enforcement matters. Other key practitioners include San Francisco’s Charles Stevens and Nick Hanna in Los Angeles. In April 2021, the team was bolstered in Washington DC with the arrival of Robert Hur, former US attorney for the District of Maryland, and David Burns, former acting assistant attorney general at the DOJ. Named attorneys are based in New York unless otherwise stated.

The complex litigation and dispute resolution department at Goodwin is headed out of Boston by Deborah Birnbach and James McGarry. It acts for large multinational companies and senior executives in relation to white-collar crime, enforcement and investigation matters with a focus on the financial services, technology, life sciences and healthcare industries. New York’s Richard Strassberg is a key white-collar defence practitioner and is well versed in FCPA matters, SEC enforcement proceedings and internal investigations. Silicon Valley-based Grant Fondo has notable expertise in digital currencies and blockchain-related matters. Andrew Lacy and Arman Oruc both recently joined from Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in Washington DC and Los Angeles, respectively.

Greenberg Traurig LLP’s global white-collar defense and special investigations practice is headed up by Washington DC-based Nathan Muyskens and assists both multinational corporations and high-profile individuals in relation to government investigations and enforcement actions. It is particularly experienced in grand jury investigations and prosecutions, internal investigations and regulatory matters. Kyle Freeny is also based in Washington DC and is experienced in cross-border financial crime issues, such as money laundering and anti-corruption enforcement. In the Spring and Summer of 2021, the team was bolstered by the arrival of several practitioners, including William Michael, who is based in Minneapolis and Miami, from Mayer Brown; Adam Hoffinger in Washington DC from Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP; and Vernon Lewis in Houston, Linda Ricci in Boston and John Huber in Salt Lake City from various US Attorney’s offices.

The Los Angeles-based Hueston Hennigan LLP has notable expertise in high-stakes litigation, trials and white-collar criminal defense cases. The team, which includes a number of experienced trial lawyers, is headed by John Hueston and Brian Hennigan, and acts for large companies and high-profile individuals. Hennigan is recommended for investigations work and represents clients before a range of different authorities, including the SEC, while Hueston has considerable experience in bet-the-company trials. Michael Purpura, who has previously served in the White House counsel’s office, offers a unique blend of public and private sector expertise. Former federal prosecutor Vicki Chou is experienced in fraud, money laundering, IP and tax cases. Christy Von der Ahe Rayburn and Padraic Foran were promoted to partner in summer 2021.

Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP is well known in the market for its representation of high-profile individuals and businesses in the financial services industry in relation to grand jury proceedings and criminal trials, and investigations brought by authorities such as the SEC, CFTC and DOJ. Its experience in financial crime extends to insider trading, money laundering, accounting fraud and tax evasion. New York’s Marc Weinstein heads the team and has considerable experience in fraud and antitrust investigations.

As part of an international network with offices in the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Asia, and Australia, Jones Day is well equipped to handle cross-border investigations and disputes. The team is known in the market for its expertise in bet-the-company litigation, anti-corruption and fraud matters, and investigations brought by domestic and international enforcement authorities. Chicago’s Theodore Chung leads the team; he is recommended for internal investigations, and defending companies and individuals in criminal and regulatory proceedings, as well as compliance programs.

K&L Gates offers a large global team with practitioners in North America, Europe and Asia, which advises on a broad range of white-collar crime matters and investigations. The team is headed by the Washington DC-based Stephen Topetzes and Brian Saulnier in Pittsburgh. Topetzes is recommended for government investigations, regulatory matters, litigation and internal investigations; Saulnier, who is dual-qualified in the US, and England and Wales, handles corruption matters, such as FCPA and UK Bribery Act (UKBA) issues. Robert Higdon joined from the Eastern District of North Carolina US Attorney’s Office and operates between Research Triangle Park and Washington DC.

KaiserDillon PLLC is a Washington DC-based boutique firm which focuses on representing individuals caught up in government and corporate investigations. It has particular experience in the political arena, where it acts for politicians on both sides of the aisle in relation to congressional investigations. Other key clients include journalists and senior executives, which the practice assists in crisis situations and in the preparation of witness testimony for interviews by various authorities. The team is led by Matthew Kaiser, Justin Dillon , Jonathan Jeffress  and Bill Pittard.

Under the leadership of Sean Hecker, Kaplan Hecker & Fink LLP continues to act in high-profile white-collar criminal defense cases and bet the-company matters for both corporate and individual clients. The team has extensive trial experience in civil and criminal cases in both federal and state courts, and also handles internal investigations, enforcement actions and regulatory matters. Hecker is a well-regarded litigator with particular experience in FCPA and anti-corruption matters, while Jenna Dabbs, a former prosecutor, is recommended for government investigations. In late 2020, Valerie Hletko joined from Buckley LLP, and in April 2021, Susanne Sachsman Grooms joined in Washington DC from the US house committee on oversight and reform. Mike Ferrara was promoted to partner. All named attorneys are based in New York unless otherwise stated.

The white-collar defense and investigations practice group at Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP consists of ‘superb strategists’ and acts for both corporate entities and individuals on high-stakes criminal and regulatory investigations. The team is led by former federal prosecutor Daniel Fetterman, who is a veteran trial lawyer with experience in internal and government investigations. Marc Kasowitz is a veteran trial lawyer well known for commercial litigation as it pertains to antitrust, banking, securities, product liability and governance. Former practice co-head Lyn Agre left the firm in February 2021. All named attorneys are based in New York unless otherwise stated.

Under the leadership of Scott Resnik  in New York, Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP continues to handle a range of white-collar criminal cases, regulatory enforcement matters, civil and securities litigation and internal investigations. The firm fields a team of experienced trial lawyers who regularly defend against allegations of criminal misconduct. It is particularly active in the healthcare, financial services and insurance sectors, and acts for both corporates and individuals. In January 2021, Ryan Meyer in Texas was promoted, and in August of the same year Daniel Collins and Levi Giovanetto joined in Chicago from Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath.

The special matters and government investigations practice at King & Spalding LLP is led in Washington DC by Wick Sollers and Michael Pauze, and in New York by Andrew Hruska. The team includes former federal prosecutors and government enforcement officials, and acts for both corporates and individuals on high-stakes white-collar crime and civil defense matters. The practice draws on strength from its global network and is active in the financial services, life sciences, energy, automotive and professional services industries. Sollers is a name to note for investigations and litigation, and has considerable experience in the healthcare sector; Hruska handles criminal, regulatory and bankruptcy litigation; and Pauze is an experienced trial lawyer who often advises on government investigations. In January 2021, Craig Carpenito joined in New York after serving as the US Attorney for the District of New Jersey; in February of the same year, Paul Murphy joined in Atlanta from the FBI; in May Cliff Stricklin joined in Denver from Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner HRO; and in June, Greg Scott joined in Sacramento after serving as the US Attorney for the Eastern District of California.

The ‘diverse and very intelligent and experienced’ team at Kirkland & Ellis LLP has a wealth of experience in dealing with high-profile investigations by enforcement authorities for both individuals and corporate clients. On the individual’s side, the firm has considerable experience in representing senior executives in House and Senate inquiries. Practice heads Mark Filip and Asheesh Goel work across the Washington DC and Chicago offices, and oversee a team which includes former DOJ, SEC and FTC attorneys. Filip is recommend for enforcement defense and internal investigations, while Goel is recommended for securities enforcement, FCPA matters, economic sanctions and money laundering matters. Brigham Cannon handles white-collar and regulatory defense, and also compliance matters. In September 2021, the team was strengthened with the arrival of Nader Salehi from Sidley Austin LLP and Kyle DeYoung from Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP; and in Dallas with the joining of Erin Nealy Cox. Erica Williams left for an in-house role at the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) in early 2022. Named attorneys are based in Washington DC unless otherwise stated.

Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP is a highly regarded litigation boutique with a strong track record in advising corporates and individuals on civil and regulatory disputes, and white-collar criminal defense matters. It acts for witnesses, targets and victims of criminal investigations, giving the practice a 360- degree perspective to cases. Key practitioner Gabrielle Friedman has considerable experience in cross-border matters, with a focus on corporate and securities fraud, accounting fraud, criminal antitrust law and FCPA matters. Jillian Berman has broad experience in enforcement proceedings, internal investigations and commercial litigation, while Helen Gredd is well versed in investigations brought by the DOJ, SEC and CFTC, among others. Michael Gerber joined from the US Attorney’s Office, Southern District of New York in September 2021. Daniel Gitner left in October 2021 to become the chief of the Criminal Division of the US Attorney’s Office. All attorneys are based in New York.

Under the leadership of Douglas Greenburg in Washington DC, Benjamin Naftalis and Nathan Seltzer, Latham & Watkins LLP continues to represent large international corporates and high-profile individuals in white-collar crime investigations and regulatory enforcement matters. It has considerable experience in insider trading and market abuse investigations, mortgage and healthcare fraud, and FCPA cases. The team, which includes former high-ranking government and enforcement agency officials, is globally integrated and well placed to handle multijurisdictional cases. Naftalis is based in New York and is experienced in representing clients before various agencies, including the DOJ, SEC and CFTC, while Seltzer, who is based in Washington DC and London, is recommended for both government and internal investigations. In May 2021, Damara Chambers joined from Vinson & Elkins LLP in Washington DC, and in January 2022, former assistant United States attorneys Scott Joiner and Alex Wyman from the Northern District of California and the Central District of California respectively.

Linklaters LLP leans on its strong international network to assist with sprawling international investigations launched by various global enforcement authorities. The team is well versed in civil litigation, trials and white-collar defense matters and acts for multinationals, financial institutions, foreign governments and individuals. Adam Lurie heads the team from Washington DC and has considerable experience in crisis management situations, arbitration, regulatory issues and corporate governance. At the start of 2021, Matthew Axelrod left for the DOJ; in May of the same year, Erez Liebermann joined in New York from an in-house role at Prudential; and in August, Richard Smith joined in Washington DC from Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP.

Loeb & Loeb LLP acts for large Fortune 500 companies, privately owned businesses and also high-profile individuals on white-collar criminal cases, regulatory enforcement matters and internal investigations. Its broad expertise includes FCPA matters, antitrust violations, tax fraud, money laundering, environmental matters and corruption. The team is led by Jeremy Margolis and Andrew DeVooght in Chicago, and Jay Musoff in New York. Margolis handles cross-border cases, including internal investigations and compliance matters; DeVooght is an experienced trial lawyer and former federal prosecutor who is well versed in disputes; Musoff is a name to note for securities litigation and enforcement proceedings.

Mayer Brown has notable experience in highly regulated industries, such as healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, technology and automotive, where it acts for companies and individuals on a range of criminal defense matters. Chicago-based Greg Deis is recommended for internal investigations that are often international in scope, while Kelly Kramer is recommended for FCPA and anti-corruption matters. New York’s Daniel Stein and São Paulo’s Michel Sancovski are also key practitioners. In January 2021, Chicago’s Linda Shi was promoted to partner; in June, former practice co-head William Michael  left the firm; and in July, Sean McDonnell joined from the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Named attorney are based in Washington DC unless otherwise specified.

McDermott Will & Emery LLP offers ‘a deep bench of sharp, practical lawyers with experience in helping companies navigate complex investigations and litigation’. It has a wealth of experience in FCA and FCPA matters, with a strong track record in the healthcare industry. Other key areas of focus include white-collar defense, anti-corruption issues, and government and internal investigations. The team is headed by Chicago’s Steven Scholes, Boston’s Laura McLane and the Los Angeles-based Russell Hayman. In late 2020, Caitlyn Campbell joined in Boston from the SEC; and in July 2021, Ted Diskant joined in New York from the US Attorney’s Office, Southern District of New York. Former co-head David Rosenbloom left for an in-house role.

McGuireWoods LLP acts for elite organizations and high-profile individuals at the intersection of law and politics, covering criminal investigations and high-stakes enforcement matters. The team is headed by Todd Steggerda, who is a name to note for government investigations, and regulatory and litigation matters; he has considerable experience in DOJ investigations. George Terwilliger is a well-regarded white-collar defense litigator with ancillary expertise in internal investigations and compliance matters. Charlotte-based Jason Cowley acts for financial institutions and is recommended for anti-money laundering, and criminal and civil asset forfeiture. The team was bolstered in 2021 with the arrival in October of John Ayanian from Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP and the arrival of Laura Colombell Marshall in November from Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP. Named attorneys are based in Washington DC unless otherwise stated.

National litigation boutique MoloLamken LLP offers ‘sophisticated, measured advice with a collegial approach’. It is well known in the market for its representation high-profile individuals in relation to all phases of government enforcement actions and internal investigations. Its financial crime expertise extends to insider trading and securities fraud, bank fraud and international money laundering, and it also handles foreign bribery cases and public corruption. Steven Molo heads the practice and is ’outstanding at the junction of white-collar defence/commercial fraud and civil cases’; a founding partner of the firm, Molo is a veteran litigator who services an international client base from the firm’s New York office. In Washington DC, Justin Shur brings considerable experience in DOJ and SEC investigations, and FCPA matters.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is well known in the market for its considerable experience in FCA matters and in representing clients caught up investigations by major enforcement authorities, such as the DOJ and SEC. The practice is active both domestically and internationally and acts for companies and individuals in litigation and on regulatory matters, criminal investigations and sanctions. The team is led by Philadelphia’s Eric Sitarchuk and Timothy Burke in Boston. Sitarchuk has over 35 years’ experience in white-collar crime, and federal and state investigations, while Burke is recommended for securities enforcement and litigation. Amy Schuh joined in Philadelphia from Cognizant in September 2021.

With a strong global network, Morrison Foerster is well placed to handle large multi-jurisdictional mandates. It offers broad expertise in financial crime matters, such as securities fraud, accounting fraud, money laundering and insider trading, and is well versed in antitrust violations, FCPA matters and, more recently, COVID-19-related fraud. Charles Duross is a name to note for corporate investigations and the defense of government enforcement actions, and James Koukios, as a former federal prosecutor, is well equipped to defend companies and individuals in court. Other key practitioners include New York’s Ruti Smithline, and Christine Wong and Craig Martin in San Francisco. At the start of 2021, the team was bolstered by the arrival of Brian Kidd and Brandon Van Grack, who both joined from the DOJ, whilst John Carlin and David Newman left for the DOJ. In October 2021, Adam Braverman joined from the DOJ in San Diego. All partners based in Washington DC unless otherwise stated.

New York-based boutique firm Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello P.C. has a strong track record in high-profile and complex white-collar crime and regulatory matters, and also business disputes. It acts for corporate entities and individuals, and has considerable experience in litigating cases in federal and state courts, and in representing clients before government bodies and enforcement agencies. Elkan Abramowitz is a veteran trial lawyer who is well versed in supporting clients in crisis situations, while Robert Anello  has over 30 years’ experience in white-collar criminal defense, securities and regulatory enforcement matters. Catherine Foti handles internal investigations for corporations and has particular experience in fraud, employment discrimination, and sexual harassment matters; Jonathan Sack  is recommended for both civil and criminal cases. The team was bolstered in February 2021 with the arrival of Kathleen Cassidy, who joined from NechelesLaw LLP, and Karen King, who joined from Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP. Jodi Misher Peikin  retired. All named attorneys are based in New York.

Nixon Peabody LLP’s government investigations and white-collar defense team acts for large corporations and high-profile individuals in relation to government investigations, trials and appeals. Its key strengths include internal investigations, compliance matters, civil cases and criminal proceedings. The team, which includes former federal prosecutors, is led by David Vicinanzo and Hannah Bornstein. Bornstein is an experienced litigator with expertise in FCA matters in the healthcare industry, while Robert Fisher is a name to note for investigations brought by the SEC, DOJ and FINRA. All named attorneys are based in Boston.

O'Melveny & Myers LLP fields a team which includes numerous former government attorneys, former congressional investigators and attorneys from the Department of Homeland Security, SEC and the White House. It is well versed in government and criminal investigations and acts for both large international companies and high-profile individuals. The practice, which is headed by the Los Angeles-based Steven Olson and Michael Dreeben in Washington DC, has considerable experience in anti-money laundering, antitrust and price-fixing, consumer fraud, cross-border investigations, and FCA and FCPA matters. In April 2021, Lisa Monaco left to become the Deputy Attorney General of the United States, and in May of the same year, Margaret Carter left for the office of county counsel, Los Angeles county; and Jeremy Maltby left for the DOJ. David Harbach joined in Washington DC from the Kosovo specialist prosecutor’s office in November 2021.

The ‘business-savvy and substantively astute’ Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP has particular experience in market abuse, securities and bank fraud matters in the financial sector. More broadly, it is adept at handling criminal investigations, trials and appeals, and compliance matters. The team is headed by Robert Stern in Washington DC, while in New York, Amy Walsh is a key practitioner who, as a former federal prosecutor, is recommended for government investigations. The team was recently bolstered by the arrival of Brian Moran in Seattle, who was the former US Attorney for the Western District of Washington; and Joseph Walker and Franklin Monsour, who both joined from Squire Patton Boggs, in Washington DC and New York, respectively.

‘A terrific team of lawyers from top to bottom’, Paul Hastings LLP’s investigations and white-collar defense offering has significant experience in FCPA matters, criminal antitrust issues and financial fraud. With a strong international network, the firm is well placed to handle cross-border mandates and caters to both corporate entities and individual clients. Kwame Manley heads the practice and is recommended for internal investigations and those brought by agencies such as the DOJ, OFAC and SEC. Robert Luskin has a strong track record in advising prominent government officials and large multinationals in multi-jurisdictional matters. New York’s Gary Giampetruzzi is a name to note for high-stakes FCPA investigations with a focus on the pharmaceutical industry. All named attorneys based in Washington DC unless otherwise stated.

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP fields an impressive team which includes a number of former federal prosecutors, and DOJ and SEC attorneys, and focuses on multifaceted domestic and international regulatory matters. Brad Karp has a strong reputation in bet-the-company litigation and regulatory investigations, while Theodore Wells is a seasoned litigator and well versed in government investigations. Roberto Finzi is a name to note for the representation of individuals caught up in high-profile white-collar crime matters, and Harris Fischman is recommended for regulatory enforcement proceedings, internal investigations and criminal defense. Jessica Carey, Richard Tarlowe, Loretta Lynch, and Washington DC-based Mark Mendelsohn, Roberto Gonzalez and Jeannie Rhee are other key practitioners. In February 2021, the firm launched a San Francisco office, with Walter Brown and Randy Luskey joining from Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, Joshua Hill joining from Morrison Foerster, and Melinda Haag arriving from the DOJ. Named attorneys based in New York unless otherwise stated.

Perkins Coie LLP’s white-collar and investigations team was bolstered at the start of 2021 with the arrival of 17 attorneys from boutique firm Kibbe & Orbe LLP. The practice continues to handle enforcement matters and investigations for large businesses as well as individuals, with considerable experience in regulated industries. The team is headed in Chicago by Caryn Trombino; in New York, key practitioner Lee Richards brings a wealth of experience in internal investigations and commercial litigation.

The corporate investigations and white-collar defense practice at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP operates nationally and internationally, handling investigations for large corporations, financial institutions and senior executives. The team, which includes former federal prosecutors, is led by Washington DC’s William Sullivan and the Los Angeles-based Aaron Dyer. Sullivan is a name to note for trials, investigations and enforcement matters, while Dyer is recommended for civil and criminal litigation. The team was bolstered in 2021 with the arrival of three new partners: in January, Patrick Hovakimian joined in Washington DC from the DOJ; Kimberly Jaimez joined in Los Angeles from the US attorneys office, Central District of California in September; and in October, Richard Donoghue also joined from the DOJ in New York.

The New York-based Proskauer Rose LLP fields a strong team of litigators with considerable trial experience, and expertise in criminal and regulatory investigations. Particular areas of focus for the practice include securities and tax fraud, FCPA matters, money laundering, antitrust and corruption issues. It acts for large global corporations and their senior executives in a broad range of foreign and domestic cases. The team is jointly led by Robert Cleary and Dietrich Snell with former federal prosecutor Cleary recommended for white-collar criminal defense, SEC investigations and enforcement matters, while Snell, who has both federal and state-level prosecutorial and investigative experience, is noted for civil and criminal investigations.

Ropes & Gray LLP has ‘a team-centric culture that distinguishes it from peers’ and offers ‘partners that are responsive and knowledgeable’. With a strong international network, the practice is no stranger to high-profile, cross-border mandates and the US team works closely with its counterparts in London. Its broad expertise encompasses government enforcement, white-collar criminal defense, securities matters, anti-corruption, anti-bribery and healthcare fraud matters. The team is led by New York’s Gregg Weiner, Boston’s John Bueker and the Chicago-based Laura Hoey, who is recommended for trials and investigations with a focus on the healthcare and life sciences sectors. Michael McGovern, who is also based in New York, is recommended for high-stakes criminal cases, acting for both businesses and individuals. Brian Blais joined in New York from the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York in January 2021.

The white-collar defense and government investigations group at Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP encompasses several former DOJ and SEC lawyers, and is well versed in defending companies in litigation and investigations. New York’s Douglas Koff acts for financial institutions and broker-dealers, and also executives on high-profile civil and criminal proceedings. Key practitioners in Washington DC include Peter White and Charles Clark, with White experienced in internal investigations, SEC enforcement proceedings and FCA matters, and Clark a name to note for securities matters. Adam Hoffinger left the firm in April 2021.

The government enforcement and internal investigations group at Seward & Kissel LLP acts for corporate entities and individuals on a range of government investigations and regulatory enforcement matters. The firm often works with independent firms internationally to advise on cross-border cases and has particular experience in financial crimes, bribery and antitrust, tax fraud and environmental matters. New York’s Michael G Considine heads the team and has previously been selected as a federal monitor for a number of corporations following government investigations. Rita M Glavin left to found her own firm.

The white-collar defense and investigations team at Shearman & Sterling LLP is well regarded in the market for its expertise in cross-border investigations and litigation. The practice, which includes former federal prosecutors and enforcement attorneys, is led in New York by Adam Hakki and Stephen Fishbein, and in San Francisco by Patrick Robbins. Fishbein is a veteran trial and appellate lawyer, who acts for both corporations and individuals, while Hakki is recommended for DOJ, SEC and FINRA investigations, among others. Robbins is recommended for FCPA matters, antitrust, accounting and securities fraud and insider trading. The team was bolstered in June 2021, with the arrival of Ryan Shores from the DOJ in Washington DC.

The government and internal investigations practice at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP acts for financial institutions, multinational companies, professional services firms, and senior executives on a range of criminal, regulatory and congressional matters. It has particular expertise in internal investigations, government investigations and compliance, and fields a deep bench which includes former SEC officials and federal prosecutors. The team is headed by Stephen Cutler, Paul Curnin and Jonathan Youngwood with Curnin recommended for securities and derivatives matters, and corporate governance, and Cutler handling governance and regulatory issues. In January 2021, Meaghan Kelly was promoted to partner in Washington DC, while in the summer Martin Bell joined from the US Attorney’s Office SDNY, and Marc Berger joined from the SEC. All named attorneys based in New York unless otherwise stated.

The government enforcement, internal investigations and white-collar defense practice at Thompson Hine LLP acts for targets, subjects, and witnesses in federal and state grand jury investigations. It has considerable experience in representing clients caught up in DOJ, SEC and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) investigations, among others. Washington DC’s Joan Meyer leads the team, and is a former prosecutor with a wealth of experience in fraud and compliance matters.

Vinson & Elkins LLP has ‘a good reputation with regulators’ but ‘it isn’t afraid to push back and prepare for litigation’. Under the leadership of New York’s Palmina Fava  and Washington DC’s Michael Dry, the practice continues to act for high-profile companies and individuals in relation to government investigations. It has particular experience in FCPA matters, FCA issues, antitrust, securities and congressional investigations. Zachary Terwilliger joined in Washington DC from his former role as United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia.

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP acts for large international companies and high-profile individuals on criminal, regulatory and civil matters. It has particular expertise in antitust, securities, sexual harassment, sanctions and FCA issues. Washington DC’s Steven Tyrrell co-heads the team alongside New York’s Christopher Garcia with Tyrrell recommended for FCPA and DOJ matters, and Garcia handling government investigations involving securities, tax and wire fraud. Sarah Coyne, who is also based in New York, is a former federal prosecutor who has recently been dealing with a number of abuse and discrimination, and regulatory investigations.

Under the leadership of Scott Hershman, White & Case LLP continues to advise companies, sovereign states and state-owned entities, and individuals on regulatory and criminal investigations, and internal investigations. More broadly speaking, the practice handles crisis management and civil litigation, and is well placed to handle large international matters by virtue of its strong international network. In July 2021, Tai Park left the firm, and in October Tami Stark was promoted to partner.  Since publication, Virginia Romano departed the firm in January 2023. Named attorneys are based in New York.

The Washington DC-based criminal defense and government investigations team at Williams & Connolly LLP is well known for its representation of high-profile individuals, but it also acts for public and private companies. The firm has notable experience in FCPA matters, money laundering, securities fraud and criminal antitrust cases. David Zinn co-heads the practice and is recommended for investigations involving the SEC, CFTC or state attorneys general, and also handles civil litigation. Tobin Romero, who jointly leads the team, acts for multinational corporations and executives on cross-border investigations and prosecutions. Brendan Sullivan is a veteran trial lawyer with experience in commercial litigation and RICO cases, while Kevin Downey handles both criminal and civil litigation. Emmet Flood is a name to note for crisis situations, congressional investigations and professional liability disputes.

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP’s white-collar defense and compliance, investigations and enforcement practice is well regarded in the market for high-profile, cross-border investigations and acts for public companies and financial institutions, as well as senior executives. The team is headed by New York’s Michael Schachter, and William Stellmach and Martin Weinstein  in Washington DC. Schachter is a veteran litigator with considerable experience in internal investigations, while Stellmach, a former federal prosecutor, is recommended for securities and commodities fraud, bribery, antitrust and sanctions matters. Weinstein is a name to note for compliance, M&A due diligence and FCPA issues. Randall Jackson, who is also based in New York, handles civil litigation and regulatory matters, and has particular experience in financial crime cases.

WilmerHale regularly handles investigations by the DOJ, congress, the SEC and FBI, and many other federal agencies. The team acts for companies and individuals with a focus on the banking, accounting, automotive, TMT and life sciences sectors. Howard Shapiro is a veteran trial lawyer who handles both civil and criminal matters, while Ronald Machen is recommended for white-collar criminal defense work and government enforcement actions. Anjan Sahni is based in New York and focuses on government investigations and litigation, and Boston’s Stephen Jonas is well versed in cross-border investigations and FCA matters. In January 2021, Boyd Johnson re-joined the firm in New York from an in-house role at Soros Fund Management; in May, Christopher Cestaro joined from the FCPA; and in October, Robert Boone re-joined the firm in New York from the US Attorney’s Office SDNY. Regina Rodriguez left to serve as a judge for the US District Court for the District of Colorado. Named lawyers are based in Washington DC unless otherwise stated.

Winston & Strawn LLP is ‘characterized by personalized service, experienced and fluent Spanish-speaking attorneys, and attorneys who have worked at the DOJ and SEC’. The firm offers a practice that is global in scope and well versed in with cross-border investigations and enforcement actions. The team, which includes former prosecutors and US Attorneys, is led by New York’s Suzanne Jaffe Bloom; Abbe Lowell, who is based in New York and Washington DC; Angela Machala in Los Angeles; North Carolina’s Jack Knight; and the Chicago-based Steve Grimes. Other key practitioners include Chicago’s Dan Webb, an experienced trial lawyer, and San Francisco’s Pamela Davis. In March 2021, Carol Chen joined in Los Angeles from the US Attorney’s Office, Central District of California, and in May of the same year, Jonathan Brightbill joined from the Environmental & Natural Resources Division of the DOJ in Washington DC.