Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP remains a top choice for corporations facing investigations by the SEC, DOJ, and other regulatory bodies. The firm’s strong white-collar and investigations team in Washington DC includes Stephanie Brooker , specializing in anti-money laundering; F. Joseph Warin , who regularly advises on false claims cases; and David P. Burns, with broad experience in FCPA violations, public corruption, and cybercrime investigations. In San Francisco, Winston Chan  frequently represents clients facing government enforcement actions. Nick Hanna  and Debra Wong Yang  are based in Los Angeles, where Yang is known for her crisis management expertise and Hanna for navigating cross-border investigations across various jurisdictions, including Latin America, Europe, and the UAE.  Practicing in New York, Reed Brodsky has extensive experience representing companies, asset managers, and executives under SEC investigation. The firm made the major addition of prominent lawyer Barry Berke from Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, who joined as co-chair of the white-collar defense and investigations practice.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction

Key clients

  • Binance Holdings Limited
  • Del Enterntainment
  • Ericsson
  • Mediteranean Shipping Company
  • Wells Fargo

Lawyers

Hall of fame

The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Joseph Warin

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

Stephanie Brooker; Winston Chan; Nick Hanna; F. Joseph Warin

Other key lawyers

David Burns; Nick Hanna; Debra Wong Yang; Reed Brodsky; Barry Berke