Investigations, Government Enforcement & White Collar Criminal Defense Practice Sign Up for Publications SUB MENU Quinn Emanuel has one of the most elite investigations, government enforcement and white collar criminal defense practices in the world. Over 50 partners in a dozen offices worldwide specialize in the field and our firm has repeatedly been recognized as being among the very best by numerous legal publications, including Chambers USA, Chambers UK, Chambers Europe, Law360, The American Lawyer, The National Law Journal, The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers, Legal 500, The Expert's Guide to the World's Leading Lawyers, and Best Lawyers. Our practice group was named “Most Impressive Practice of the Year” by Global Investigation Review in 2015 and “White Collar Practice Group of the Year” for 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 by Law360. In 2017, The American Lawyer and Legal Week named our group “Transatlantic Investigation Team of the Year.” Deep experience with government investigations. In government-facing matters, experience as a prosecutor is important. Over 25 of our partners have served as United States Attorneys, Assistant United States Attorneys, Department of Justice attorneys, UK Serious Fraud Office attorneys, or as other high ranking government lawyers. They understand the dynamics of a prosecutor’s charging decision. As a result, we have considerable expertise in designing and implementing strategies to avert criminal charges. . Of course, the best resolution of a criminal matter is achieved when no charges are ever brought, whether because a successful internal investigation provides the basis for a negotiated resolution or because presenting a vigorous defense early shows the government authority the downside to pursuing prosecution. We recognize the mere filing of a criminal charge can ruin a client’s reputation and trigger catastrophic financial losses. While Quinn Emanuel has regularly represented clients in high profile matters covered on the front pages of , , and other publications, our best results have often been obtained quietly, outside the public glare, by persuading government lawyers to refrain from filing charges. To effectively conduct these negotiations, it is critical that the lawyer has earned the respect of the prosecutors, which requires mastery of the process. Our partners' extensive experience with the government gives us that. We have conducted sensitive internal investigations at the direction of corporate General Counsel, Audit Committees and Special Committees. We have successfully represented both corporations and individuals in congressional investigations, grand jury investigations, at trial and on appeal. We have both conducted internal investigations regarding and defended clients against, allegations of health care, securities and government contract fraud; the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”), Corruption, Money Laundering and Trade Sanctions, Economic Espionage and Trade Secrets, Tax Evasion, Fraud, Asset Forfeiture, Employment and Immigration Issues, Environmental Violations, Anti-Kickback Statute and False Claims Act, and Criminal Antitrust Price Fixing. We have litigated against including the(“DOJ”)the (the “SEC”), the U.S. Department of the Treasury and its (“OFAC”), the Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC”), as well as Attorneys General and District Attorneys in numerous states. Much of our work has been done on behalf of foreign companies and individuals whose activities have drawn the attention of U.S. regulators and prosecutors. Our global resources, coupled with our unique cross-border experience, allow us to effectively and efficiently navigate related criminal investigations in multiple jurisdictions. READ MORE Recent Representations A. Bribery and Corruption FIFA-Related Matters: We are lead counsel to FIFA, in what the New York Times aptly described as “one of the most complicated international white collar cases in recent memory.” Specifically, we represent FIFA in the global criminal investigations involving, amongst others, allegations that international media companies bribed FIFA officials to obtain sponsorship and broadcasting contracts. We represent Julius Baer in connection with parallel investigations by the DOJ and Swiss authorities involving allegations that FIFA officials and sports media and marketing officials engaged in money laundering, racketeering and wire fraud in connection with the awarding of global and regional soccer tournament media and marketing rights. Specifically, the investigation is focused on (1) whether FIFA officials and sports media and marketing executives – as alleged in the DOJ’s May 2015 indictment and December 2015 superseding indictment – maintained accounts at the bank that were used to facilitate bribery payments in connection with soccer media and marketing rights contracts, and (2) whether bank executives and employees knew or should have known about such payments. Julius Baer and its employees are cooperating with DOJ and we are representing them in discussions with U.S. authorities. READ MORE Partners PARTNER Adam Abensohn New York View Bio vCard PARTNER James Asperger Los Angeles View Bio vCard PARTNER Paul Baker London View Bio vCard PARTNER Andrew Berdon New York View Bio vCard VIEW MORE Who Works Here? Take a look and get to know the talented attorneys that are part or our team. LEARN MORE Who Are We? Learn more about our firm and what our attorneys have accomplished. LEARN MORE Ready To Reach Out? 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