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United States
07 May 2025
DLA Piper LLP (US) represents major companies across industries like manufacturing, energy, pharmaceuticals, and finance in complex, cross-border investigations. New York-based John Hillebrecht is experienced in handling investigations under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, while Karl Buch, also in New York, provides counsel regarding healthcare fraud allegations. From the Philadelphia office, Courtney Saleski, an experienced trial attorney, focuses on government-related litigation. Jonathan King, in the Chicago office, advises clients – both individuals and corporate entities – on a range of matters, including public corruption, tax violations, insider trading, and compliance obligations.
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Key clients
- Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation
- Nurture, Inc.
- Telefonica, SA
- Christiana Care Health
- Adamas Pharmaceuticals
- John Deere
- MGM Resorts
- American Future Systems
- Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center
- HF Foods
Work highlights
Represented Deere & Company in an FCPA investigation into allegations that employees of its acquired subsidiary, Wirtgen Thailand, bribed government officials.
Represented Vesttoo Ltd. in a wide-ranging investigation spanning multiple jurisdictions, uncovering a nearly $4 billion fraud involving fraudulent letters of credit.
Represented Biz2Credit and its subsidiary Itria Ventures in investigations by the DOJ, multiple U.S. Attorney's Offices, and the FTC concerning potential violations related to Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.
Lawyers
Practice head
John Hillebrecht; Courtney Gilligan Saleski; Jonathan King
Other key lawyers
Karl Buch