Global Hearings and Inquiries

Trusted counsel guiding clients through high-profile, high-stakes government hearings and public inquiries around the world, mitigating the associated potential legal, business and reputational risks.

Why Cooley

  • International counsel for government hearings and inquiries

    Cooley’s experienced global team guides clients through the most demanding governmental hearings and public inquiries, including those before the US Congress, UK parliamentary select committees, European Union (EU), Australian and Canadian committees, and other high-profile international forums. Our coordinated, cross-jurisdictional approach ensures consistent strategy and protection across markets.

  • Deep experience in high-stakes matters

    We have a proven track record of successfully representing public corporations, privately held companies and other parties in government hearings across jurisdictions and in public inquiries that attract significant press attention.

  • Understanding how government investigations and public inquiries unfold

    Our lawyers bring years of direct experience working with the principal investigative committees of government and public inquiries, enabling us to anticipate tactics, procedural risks and areas of vulnerability. We guide clients through the process, ensuring they are fully prepared at each stage.

  • Comprehensive risk mitigation across legal, reputational and business matters

    We partner with clients to proactively manage legal exposure, regulatory implications, and media and reputational risks in the immediate and longer term. We take a holistic, long-term approach that includes crisis management, evidence strategy, and preparation for subsequent civil litigation or regulatory actions.

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Chambers USA, 2025

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