Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP, largely based in New York, is praised for its ability to handle ‘sprawling international matters, such as cross-border internal investigations’. The team represents clients like tech companies, financial institutions, alternative asset managers, and a range of Fortune 500 corporations, as well as their executives, in all aspects of white-collar and regulatory enforcement matters. The team includes seasoned trial lawyer Theodore V. Wells, Loretta Lynch, who is a skilled white-collar and regulatory enforcement attorney, Brad Karp, a defense lawyer and corporate advisor, and Jessica S. Carey, who advises financial institutions on a variety of criminal, regulatory and commercial litigation matters. Richard C. Tarlowe is a go-to advisor for corporations, investment firms, boards, and senior executives in both internal and government-facing investigations, Harris Fischman is an expert in securities regulatory defense, and Lorin L. Reisner is a proficient defense lawyer in government investigations and white-collar litigation. Melinda Haag in San Francisco is another key lawyer.
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‘Paul, Weiss has an incredible team of lawyers with significant experience representing clients in high-stakes investigations. They are particularly strong advocates in matters relating to Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violations and allegations of fraud and money laundering, with the ability to represent clients in investigations and any subsequent litigation. ’
‘Lina Dagnew is a superb trial lawyer who represents domestic and international clients in high-stakes disputes involving sensitive internal investigations, white collar defense, and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act matters.'
‘Paul, Weiss has an elite group of white collar defense lawyers in its partnership, including legends of the bar such as Loretta Lynch and Ted Wells. The firm has unique experience with Foreign Corrupt Practices Act matters and has the capacity to handle sprawling international matters, such as cross-border internal investigations.'
‘Lina Dagnew is a particularly strong partner in Washington DC. Lina has extraordinary experience for an attorney at her age and leverages her experience to help her clients navigate complex litigation disputes.'
‘Market-leading partners and good bench strength. Experience with resolving leading sophisticated matters.’
‘Mark Mendelsohn is one of the most experienced FCPA, investigations and white collar practitioners in the US. While his government experience is a benefit, he has long since effectively transitioned to being a strong advocate for corporates.'
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Practice head
Brad Karp; Jessica S. Carey; Roberto Finzi; Harris Fischman; Melinda Haag; Loretta Lynch; Lorin L. Reisner; Kannon Shanmugam; Richard C. Tarlowe; Elizabeth S. Weiswasser; Theodore V. Wells
Other key lawyers
Walter Brown; Lina Dagnew; Mark Mendelsohn