White-collar Criminal Defense & Investigations

Experienced white-collar crime attorneys and former prosecutors successfully defending corporates and individuals in civil and criminal investigations around the globe

Experience spanning

90

countries

A global approach to white-collar defense, with investigations experience spanning 90 countries and a deep bench of experienced lawyers based in key jurisdictions around the world

Reed Smith’s white-collar defense and investigations lawyers provide strategic counsel in civil and criminal proceedings brought by government agencies and regulators around the world. We regularly defend our clients in all phases of criminal matters, including trials and appeals. We are known for our commitment to securing the best possible outcome for our clients both in and out of the courtroom. Our deep bench of experienced defense lawyers, many of whom were senior prosecutors or government officials prior to joining Reed Smith, have the ability and the experience to robustly defend our clients when they need it most.

Our team of more than 50 lawyers has handled complex and sensitive investigations in more than 90 countries, in a diverse array of contexts. Whether facing allegations related to bribery, sanctions, fraud, or money laundering, large corporations and senior individuals rely on us in a crisis. We are known for being highly responsive and securing excellent results for our clients.  

Our team includes numerous lawyers with government agency experience, which includes acting as U.S. federal and state prosecutors and officials, and serving at high levels within the U.S. Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and other key investigative and prosecutorial agencies. Using first-hand knowledge of how government agencies conduct investigations and prosecutions, our lawyers ensure that clients navigate the necessary processes successfully and avoid numerous obstacles along the way. 

Our team provides comprehensive counsel in the following areas: 

  • Anti-corruption (including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and UK Bribery Act)
  • Antitrust and competition
  • Customs, exports, and economic sanctions
  • False claims, qui tam litigation, and other whistleblower claims
  • Fraud (including accounting fraud, financial services and financial institution fraud, financial crime, government procurement fraud, health care fraud and abuse, insurance fraud, mail and wire fraud, and securities fraud)
  • Grand jury investigations and response to subpoenas relating to white-collar crime
  • Market manipulation and insider trading
  • Money laundering, counter-terrorist financing, and the Bank Secrecy Act
  • Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) laws 

“Reed Smith has sought after expertise in government investigations and white-collar criminal defense. The team has handled cases involving allegations of fraud, FCPA and SEC violations. It regularly advises on compliance and internal investigations.”

Chambers USA

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