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Special Matters and Government Investigations

Our Special Matters team is dedicated to advising entities and individuals across sectors who are facing the reality or threat of a government investigation.  Clients turn to us because of our reputation for conducting thorough and reliable internal investigations, for using the investigative record effectively to persuade the government to appropriately decline prosecution or enforcement action against our clients where possible, and for discreetly resolving government investigations on favorable terms. When quick and discreet resolution is not possible, we are prepared to defend our clients in court – where we have a successful track record advocating and litigating against the government and other authorities on behalf of our clients.  

Most importantly, clients value our transparency, candor, and ability to build relationships in order to protect and advance our clients’ interests.  We can successfully and seamlessly navigate the complexities of dealing with U.S. and foreign enforcement agencies. A key component of our success in this regard is leveraging the experience of more than 40 former federal prosecutors and other government enforcement officials who work on our team, as well as team members who have devoted their entire careers to white-collar criminal and civil defense in high-stakes matters with industry-wide impact.    

Collectively, we have handled investigations before 73 of the 93 U.S. Attorney’s Offices and every litigating division of the Justice Department. We likewise have represented clients in investigations conducted by all of the SEC’s offices and all of the SEC’s specialized enforcement units. We have conducted cross-border investigations on every continent, and thus have extensive experience before foreign regulatory authorities. 

The breadth of this experience includes Anti-Corruption (including the FCPA), Securities Enforcement, the False Claims Act, Environmental Investigations, Internal Investigations, Economic Sanctions, Tax Investigations, Anti-Money Laundering and Congressional Investigations. It notably crosses a wide range of sectors including Life Sciences and Healthcare, Financial Services, Energy, Technology, Food & Beverage, Higher Education, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Construction and Real Estate.

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Insights

Article · Source: The Guide to Anti-Money Laundering - Third Edition

May 27, 2025
A primer on US anti-money laundering monitorships for financial institutions

Article · Source: ICLG - Anti-Money Laundering 2025

May 19, 2025
The Role of the Board of Directors in Anti-Money Laundering Law Compliance

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Criminal Defense: White Collar (Tier 1)


U.S. BEST LAW FIRMS – NATIONAL RANKINGS (2025)

Government Investigations Firm of the Year


LMG LIFE SCIENCES (2023, 2024)

White Collar Crime (Tier 1)


BENCHMARK LITIGATION (TIER 1)

Ranked in 8 cities for 2025 U.S. Best Law Firms regionally.


U.S. BEST LAW FIRMS – REGIONAL RANKINGS (2025)

Ranked for Corporate Crime & Investigations since 2016 to present


Chambers Global

“The premier firm in this practice area.”


U.S. News & World Report/Best Lawyers

Ranked for Corporate Investigations and White-Collar Criminal Defense since 2015 to present.

“Very strategic… collaborative and politically-savvy.”


Chambers USA

“Excellent credibility before the agencies across a broad swathe of white-collar matters.”


Legal 500

Ranked Securities: Regulation (Nationwide) since 2017


Chambers USA

“Ideally placed to take on high-stakes criminal cases and parallel civil litigation.”


Legal 500

“Clients are kept out of the public eye” by a team “packed with former federal prosecutors.”


GIR

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Criminal Defense: White Collar (Tier 1)


U.S. BEST LAW FIRMS – NATIONAL RANKINGS (2025)

Government Investigations Firm of the Year


LMG LIFE SCIENCES (2023, 2024)

White Collar Crime (Tier 1)


BENCHMARK LITIGATION (TIER 1)

Ranked in 8 cities for 2025 U.S. Best Law Firms regionally.


U.S. BEST LAW FIRMS – REGIONAL RANKINGS (2025)

Ranked for Corporate Crime & Investigations since 2016 to present


Chambers Global

“The premier firm in this practice area.”


U.S. News & World Report/Best Lawyers

Ranked for Corporate Investigations and White-Collar Criminal Defense since 2015 to present.

“Very strategic… collaborative and politically-savvy.”


Chambers USA

“Excellent credibility before the agencies across a broad swathe of white-collar matters.”


Legal 500

Ranked Securities: Regulation (Nationwide) since 2017


Chambers USA

“Ideally placed to take on high-stakes criminal cases and parallel civil litigation.”


Legal 500

“Clients are kept out of the public eye” by a team “packed with former federal prosecutors.”


GIR

News

In the News · Source: Law360, Finance Magnates, Global Legal Chronicle and The AmLaw Litigation Daily

May 13, 2025
Craig Carpenito obtains a favorable dismissal on behalf of Murtuza Kazmi and his companies operating as My Forex Funds before a New Jersey federal court

In the News · Source: Law360 Pulse, Thomson Reuters Westlaw Today, Global Legal Insights, Global Legal Chronicle, The Daily Docket and Attorney at Law Magazine

May 12, 2025
Former GE Healthcare and Fresenius litigation & compliance leader Pat Murphy joins the firm’s Special Matters and Government Investigations practice group in Washington, D.C.

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