Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has expertise in the full spectrum of white-collar criminal defense and corporate investigations matters, and the group is especially strong in parallel investigations that span multiple jurisdictions. The practice is overseen by Helen Cantwell, a highly experienced trial lawyer who specializes in white-collar criminal defence, regulatory enforcement actions, and internal investigations, and David O’Neil in Washington DC, who has unique capabilities in matters at the intersection of criminal law and public policy. Mary Jo White focuses on counseling boards of directors and crisis management, Bruce Yannett has extensive experience in white-collar and regulatory defense, and Andrew Ceresney, who excels in government investigations and contested litigation, has a diverse client base that consists of public companies, financial institutions, accounting firms, and boards of directors. The team also includes Winston Paes, another key lawyer for white-collar criminal defense, regulatory enforcement and internal investigations, and Andrew Levine, who specialises in white-collar and regulatory defense, internal investigations and commercial litigation. Unless stated otherwise, all lawyers are based in New York.