Fintech
United States
20 August 2025
Baker McKenzie LLP is renowned for its extensive experience in managing cross-border investigations across multiple jurisdictions. The firm is known to regularly represent multinational corporations and senior executives in investigations of the DOJ and SEC. In Chicago, Peter Tomczak and Jerome Tomas lead the team, with Tomczak specializing in FCPA matters and Tomas focusing on matters such as securities fraud, insider trading and money laundering investigations. William Devaney heads the team in New York and is particularly adept at managing complex international investigations related to bribery, false claims and embezzlement. Alongside Devaney, New York-based Cyrus Vance has deep experience white-collar investigations, sanctions enforcement, cybersecurity and compliance. The firm also benefits from the expertise of Reagan Demas and Brian Whisler, in Washington DC, who have an impressive track record in dealing with matters relating to corruption, compliance and white-collar crime.
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Testimonials
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- 'Reagan Demas is a trusted advisor.'
- 'Baker McKenzie offers a diverse group of experienced professionals capable of addressing a wide array of issues all over the globe. Their approach has been practicable, efficient, and cost-conscious.'
- 'William Devaney has been great to work with! His background is perfect for the ever-changing corporate landscape. He has also made himself available for in-person training opportunities for the company.'
- 'Jerome Thomas is the standout at Baker.'
- 'They are just a very capable, efficient, and very smart team.'
- 'Baker McKenzie is a true business partner. We have diverse industrial operations, and they took care to learn our business, ways of working, and risk appetite, providing advice that reflects that understanding. Their counsel was always spot on and practical.'
- 'William Devaney is an ideal outside counsel. He stays apprised of developments in our business through newswires and friendly calls with our team. When we reach out to him, he is careful to ensure he understands our objectives and provides a clear course of action.'
- 'I have worked with Peter Tomczak for years. He is the best compliance and internal investigation lawyer I know. He and his team are smart, experienced, and knowledgeable.'
Practice head
Peter Tomczak; William Devaney; Jerome Tomas
Other key lawyers
Cyrus Vance; Reagan Demas; Brian Whisler