Investigations and White Collar Criminal Defense
Companies of all sizes and in diverse industries regularly call upon Cravath to handle white collar criminal defense matters, regulatory enforcement actions and investigations. Cravath frequently assists companies in responding to inquiries or investigations by governmental authorities such as the SEC, U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”), U.S. Attorneys, state attorneys general and various other government agencies, and in conducting internal investigations commenced at the client’s initiative. Legal 500 United States ranked Cravath as a leading firm in the nation for White Collar Criminal Defense (2016‑2017), describing the team as “succinct, refined, user‑friendly, and very well versed in the ways of the regulators.” Chambers USA ranked Cravath as a leading law firm in the nation for Corporate Crime & Investigations (2015‑2017), noting the Firm’s “strong bench of experienced criminal defense attorneys” and “strength in handling investigations and litigation involving securities fraud and anti‑corruption matters.”