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Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP

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Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP has in-depth experience navigating government investigations relating to various white-collar crimes, including money laundering, insider trading, insurance fraud, and bribery. Leading the team in New York, Daniel Fetterman is a seasoned litigator who routinely represents both corporations and individuals. Marc Kasowitz and Brian Choi are also based in New York. In addition to his extensive capabilities as a trial lawyer, Kasowitz frequently conducts internal investigations for special committees and boards of directors, while Choi advises on FCA offenses and securities fraud. Ann St. Peter-Griffith practices in Miami and has a broad range of experience advising on white-collar matters, which includes sanction violations, healthcare fraud, and false claims. Located in Los Angeles, Daniel A. Saunders is another notable member of the team who has experience advising on FCPA violations.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Their biggest strength, besides the high caliber of the attorneys, is the strategic planning of the defense since day one.'

  • 'Dan Fetterman and Ann St Peter Griffith are honest, strategic, resourceful, and very knowledgeable.' 

  • 'The lawyers are honest, transparent, and brilliant.'

  • 'They have a very strategic approach to the corporate defense case. They love preparation and preparation not only internally but for any kind of meeting with the government and court.'

Key clients

  • Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation
  • Nikola Motor Company
  • Teva Pharmaceuticals
  • JBS Foods
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Work highlights

  • Representing Nikola Motor Company in an arbitration for the damages and costs relating to the government and regulatory investigations into Trevor Milton who was convicted of securities and wire fraud.
  • Representing an individual against allegations of conspiracy to commit bribery.
  • Representing an individual after being charged with an alleged USD 1 billion criminal FCPA conspiracy.  

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Daniel Fetterman

Other key lawyers

Ann St Peter Griffith, Daniel A. Saunders, Brian Choi, Marc Kasowitz