Winston & Strawn LLP handles both domestic and cross-border investigations for companies and individuals facing allegations of FCPA offenses, fraud, sanctions violations, and bribery. Suzanne Jaffe Bloom in New York has in-depth knowledge of false claims cases. Angela Machala in Los Angeles routinely handles securities enforcement matters. Dan Webb, a highly experienced trial lawyer, is based in Chicago. Abbe Lowell, working in Washington DC and New York, has extensive experience in congressional and administrative proceedings. Based in Dallas, Tom Melsheimer is a trial lawyer with experience in high-profile cases, including those involving healthcare fraud and antitrust. Working in New York, Benjamin Sokoly, leverages experience in high-profile FCA litigation.
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Testimonials
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- 'They assembled a team quickly and worked around the clock to do a comprehensive and effective investigation. They had many creative suggestions regarding the data review approach and interview strategy that were effective. The team was great in providing regular updates and tracking towards targeted timelines.'
- 'They were great in breaking down the many complex issues into discrete and actionable investigative action paths. They were both very effective communicators—able to convey issues and findings in terms the audit committee could understand—and had a wealth of experience in other similar situations to draw upon and reference. Jeff in particular was available around the clock and was highly responsive to any calls or emails we sent. [It was a] very good team who could step in with supporting detail whenever required.'
- 'Experienced, practical counsel. [They have a] deep bench of good partner-level and associate-level attorneys that allows the firm to be flexible with staffing appropriately.'
- 'They are brilliant lawyers without outstanding bedside manner who bring practical solutions to the client.'
Key clients
- Empire Navigation Inc.
- CMA CGM
- America's Rehab Campuses, LLC
- BAM Trading Services, Inc. dba Binance.US
- Motor Coach Industries, Inc.
- Robert Hunter Biden
- Ruel Malcolm Hamilton
- Bruce R. Greene, Esq.
- Paul Paradis
- Si Rhew
Work highlights
- Representing French shipping company CMA CGM S.A. and its American subsidiary, CMA CGM Americas, in defense of litigation in Florida under Title III of the Helms-Burton Act.
- Advising Empire Navigation on sanctions compliance following allegations of Iranian oil transfers, and assists in protecting their crew and securing the release of hijacked vessels.
- Representing BAM Trading Services, Inc. (d/b/a Binance.US) in a Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) lawsuit in the District of Massachusetts.
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Leading partners
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Suzanne Jaffe Bloom
Next generation partners
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Benjamin Sokoly
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Suzanne Jaffe Bloom; Abbe David Lowell; Angela Machala
Other key lawyers
Dan Webb; Tom Melsheimer; Benjamin Sokoly