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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
115 F STREET, N.W
WASHINGTON D.C. 20004
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
United States
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Work Department

Litigation

Position

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)

Memberships

Fellow, American Bar Foundation.

Education

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

Lawyer Rankings

United States > Antitrust > Cartel

(Leading lawyers)

Jeffrey Knox

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Fielding a deep bench of former enforcement attorneys, prosecutors, and trial lawyers from the FTC and DOJ, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP‘s antitrust and trade regulation practice is equipped to support clients from industries such as software, transportation, defense, insurance, and advises on the full spectrum of cartel matters, including internal investigations, leniency programs, criminal and regulatory investigations and advice on dawn raids. Covering allegations of price fixing, market allocation, bid rigging, and no-poach, conduct among others, the team is jointly headed by Peter Guryan in New York, John Terzaken, and Sara Razi. Engaged by clients from all major industries, Terzaken handles antitrust enforcement matters as part of his diverse white-collar practice, while Abram Ellis is a name to note for cartel-related civil litigation. Representing multinational corporations, independent board committees, and senior executives in investigations by federal and state enforcement regulators is a key area of work for Jeffrey Knox. Unless stated otherwise, all lawyers are based in Washington DC.

United States > Dispute resolution > Corporate investigations and white-collar criminal defense

(Leading lawyers: Corporate investigations and white-collar criminal defense: advice to corporates)

Jeffrey KnoxSimpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP caters to a wide range of clients seeking guidance on government and internal investigations, which includes both private and public companies, audit committees, and boards of directors. Marc Berger advises on compliance and enforcement matters concerning digital assets and cybersecurity, including initial coin offerings, cyber threats, and investigations involving cryptocurrencies. Nicholas Goldin has experience acting for companies across an impressive range of industries, including travel, food services, insurance, and financial services. Jeffrey Knox frequently handles investigations into false claim cases, market manipulation, accounting fraud, and FCPA violations. Martin Bell is a further stand out lawyer who is recommended for matters concerning public corruption. With the exception of Knox, who practices in Washington DC, all lawyers mentioned are based in New York.