Ropes & Gray LLP has a team of highly experienced litigators and white-collar defense attorneys who regularly advise on matters relating to public corruption, antitrust laws, economic sanctions, and financial crimes. Chicago-based Laura Hoey as well as Boston-based John Bueker are both recommended for their expertise in handling false claim cases. The firm also has a strong team located in New York, which includes Gregg Weiner, Christopher Conniff, and Michael McGovern. Weiner has an expertise in federal securities laws, while McGovern is recommended for cases concerning tax offenses, financial fraud, and antitrust violations. Conniff frequently advises clients who are under investigation for money laundering and FCPA offences; he also assists corporates on compliance requirements and crisis management. Practicing out of the firm’s office in Washington DC, María González Calvet and Alexandre Rene are further standout lawyers, both of whom are noted for their experience handling cross-border investigations. Experienced trial lawyer Sarah Walters joined the Boston office in April 2024 from a previous position at McDermott Will & Emery LLP.

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Key clients

Glencore International A.G.
Deutsche Bank
Modernizing Medicine

Work highlights

Represented the defendant in a DOJ inquiry and an NCAA investigation concerning improper recruiting practices.
Represented a company in an FCA and anti-kickback investigation that was conducted by the DOJ.
Represented a Deutsche Bank precious metals trader who was charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud.