White Collar Defense and Investigations
Our white collar defense and investigations lawyers navigate high-stakes investigations and defend companies, leveraging unparalleled government experience
Why Cooley
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Global white collar defense and investigations law firm
Our global team of lawyers has decades of experience in all aspects of white collar and regulatory defense, including complex government and internal investigations, regulatory enforcement actions and prosecutions, and congressional inquiries
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Unmatched government insight from a team featuring former senior prosecutors and government officials
Our clients receive knowledgeable, sensitive and connected advice from a team featuring more than 40 former government lawyers, numerous senior officials from the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and United States attorney’s offices around the country, and a former assistant director of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) unit at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
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Cross-border, white collar counseling across multiple regulatory agencies
We deliver integrated, collaborative strategies to manage complex domestic and cross-border white collar investigations and defend against enforcement actions with strategies focused on mitigating business impact for our clients. Our experience covers matters involving the DOJ, SEC, Federal Trade Commission, US attorney’s offices, state attorneys general and district attorneys, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Federal Communications Commission, self-regulatory organizations, like the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and the stock exchanges, UK Serious Fraud Office, UK Financial Conduct Authority and other enforcement agencies
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Strong relationships with federal and state enforcement and regulatory authorities
Clients benefit from our deep experience in high-level government service, unmatched knowledge of the enforcement landscape, and established connections with enforcement agencies and regulators
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Trial-ready white collar lawyers with proven success
Our distinguished practice includes three fellows of the American College of Trial Lawyers, and we have achieved high-profile trial victories against federal and state prosecutors, as well as the SEC
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Top ranked white collar defense and investigations law firm in the US and UK
Our lawyers are consistently ranked as top white collar practitioners in the US and UK by Chambers, Benchmark Litigation, The Legal 500 and Best Lawyers
They are a tight team who coordinate well and do an excellent job.
Chambers USA
Recognition
- Chambers USA and Chambers UK: White Collar
- Legal 500 US and Legal 500 UK: White Collar
- The American Lawyer: Litigation Department of the Year Finalist
- Best Lawyers in America: Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Financial Times- Innovative Lawyers: Standout, Dispute Resolution
- The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers
Investigations and Enforcement Watch
Stay informed on the latest developments in white collar defense and investigations, including corruption, regulatory enforcement and defense strategies
The team at Cooley can deal with extremely difficult, complex and technical issues, making them understandable. They are deeply technical partners who are very skilled and effective in the space.
Chambers USA, 2024
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