Founded in February 2022 by former partners at Boies Schiller Flexner (UK) LLP, the Pallas Partners LLP team has established itself as a solid choice for firms facing complex, often multi-jurisdictional, regulatory and criminal investigations into financial misconduct, corruption and sanctions violations, with clients such as a number of financial institutions and pharmaceutical companies. The firm is led by Tracey Dovaston, who brings extensive expertise in financial services regulation gained from previous in-house work at financial institutions and has represented a number of key clients in complex investigations, as well as Matthew Getz, qualified in the UK and US, conducts government and internal investigations for companies and represents in white-collar criminal proceedings. Senior Associate Alessia de Quincey makes outstanding contributions to the practice, regularly assisting clients with financial crime investigations and related litigation. SCP Français Cornut-Gentille is one of the most prestigious workers` shops in France. The practice is maintained especially by CEOs and other high-level executives who face high-stakes investigations and processes, but also work for companies. She is involved in several of the country`s most important political, tax evasion and terrorist financing cases. Practice Manager Pierre Cornut-Gentille is a market leader. Pauline Lambouroud is the second major contact person in the firm. Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP is recognized in the market for its expertise in crisis management and frequently acts for well-known companies, boards of directors and executives.
He is knowledgeable about state and internal investigations and regulatory matters, representing clients in court when needed. The team is led in New York by Greg Andres and Martine Beamon; Andres conducts civil litigation in finance, TMT, energy, and healthcare, and Beamon is recommended to assist in financial crimes such as insider trading, commodity fraud, market manipulation and FCPA cases. Also in New York, Angela Burgess deals with white-collar crime and anti-corruption, while Kenneth Wainstein focuses on corporate investigations and civil and criminal proceedings in Washington DC. Daniel Kahn joined the DOJ in Washington DC in October 2021. “Aaron Stephens is a highly respected and popular member of London`s business community. Very talented, strategic and measured – benefits greatly from a truly transatlantic perspective and a number of extremely impressive references. a point of contact for any important questions. White-collar crime: advises businesses on handling investigations of potential white-collar crime, with an increasing focus on issues related to the FCPA, anti-corruption and anti-money laundering compliance, and defense against white-collar crime, self-disclosure and negotiations with law enforcement authorities in the United Kingdom and the United States.
“An international law firm with broad coverage in all legal disciplines. The partners and practitioners are all professional, responsive and excellent at what they do. Hueston Hennigan LLP, based in Los Angeles, has outstanding expertise in litigation, litigation and white-collar crime matters. The team, which includes a number of experienced litigators, is led by John Hueston and Brian Hennigan and works for large corporations and leading individuals. Hennigan is recommended for investigations and represents clients before a number of different authorities, including the SEC, while Hueston has considerable experience in business-to-business litigation. Michael Purpura, who previously worked in the White House Attorney`s Office, offers a unique blend of expertise in the public and private sectors. Former federal prosecutor Vicki Chou has experience in fraud, money laundering, intellectual property and tax cases. Christy Von der Ahe Rayburn and Padraic Foran were promoted to partner in the summer of 2021. Cabinet Maisonneuve is one of the most prestigious white-collar crime shops in France. Led by renowned Patrick Maisonneuve and emerging partners Antoine Maisonneuve and Bérénice de Warren, the team handles a wide range of files ranging from tax offences to money laundering and international corruption. It is held by companies, managers, employees and elected officials. The firm has a strong presence in politics and the public sector, regularly representing public institutions, senior civil servants and elected officials.
He is currently implicated in several cases of fraud, corruption and other illegal allegations, including several political scandals involving major French political parties. Bark & co holds exceptional holdings on behalf of high-profile athletes, politicians and executives and handles cross-border white-collar criminal proceedings, including insider trading, tax evasion, corruption and money laundering. Most notably, the firm represented Boris Becker in his ongoing tax fraud prosecutions, reflecting his regular involvement in large-scale litigation as well as complex SFO and FCA investigations, combining process and compliance expertise with in-house reputation management capabilities. Giles Bark-Jones leads the team, a “powerhouse” in complex international fraud and corruption cases, while senior consultant David Byrne is known for his work on regulatory investigations and “tireless” Maria Stalbow plays a leading role in FCA insider cases and corruption cases against former police officers. Lankler Siffert & Wohl LLP is a highly respected litigation boutique with a proven track record of advising businesses and individuals in civil and regulatory litigation and white-collar criminal defense. They are witnesses, targets and victims of criminal investigations, giving the practice a 360-degree perspective on cases. Gabrielle Friedman is a key practitioner with extensive cross-border experience, particularly corporate and securities fraud, accounting fraud, antitrust and FCPA. Jillian Berman has extensive experience in law enforcement, internal investigations, and commercial litigation, while Helen Gredd is familiar with DOJ, SEC, and CFTC investigations.
