Debevoise & Plimpton LLP  is a globally recognized leader in handling complex corporate investigations and white-collar defense. Known for its expertise in areas like anti-money laundering (AML), fraud, trading sanctions, and regulatory challenges, the firm has built a strong reputation for successfully navigating high-stakes matters. The team includes top professionals such as Helen Cantwell and David O”Neil . Cantwell, based in New York, is renowned for her work in white-collar criminal defense, regulatory enforcement, and internal investigations, advising corporations and financial institutions on compliance. O’Neil, based in Washington DC, specializes in white-collar criminal defense, internal investigations, and congressional inquiries, drawing on his extensive experience to handle challenging legal situations. In addition, Mary Jo White represents companies in multifaceted government investigations and counsels boards of directors. Bruce Yannett focuses on white-collar defense, regulatory enforcement, and internal investigations, representing companies and executives in cases involving securities fraud, money laundering, and more. Andrew Ceresney represents a wide range of clients in federal and state investigations and contested litigation. Winston Paes, also in New York, advises clients in complex white-collar matters and investigations.
L’éditorial du Legal 500

Distinctions

La satisfaction du client

Clients clés

  • Ripple Labs, Inc
  • NFL Properties, LLC
  • Holcim Group
  • Pacific Investment Management
  • D.E. Shaw & Co.
  • Wellesley Asset Management
  • Ernst & Young
  • SolarWinds Corporation
  • Certain former directors and shareholders of Purdue Pharma, Inc.
  • Audit partner at Marcum LLP

Points forts

  • Represented Trafigura, in an FCPA resolution with DOJ related to the conduct of former employees or agents in a scheme to bribe government officials in Brazil through third parties to secure business with Petrobas, Brazil’s state-owned oil company.
  • Represented Banque Pictet & Cie in a cross-border DOJ investigation of tax crimes that only resulted in a $123 million DPA.
  • Represented Ripple Labs in a decision by the Southern District of New York Court, where Ripple is suing the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding the legal and regulatory status of its XRP token.

Avocats

Hall of Fame

Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.

Les grands avocats du marché

Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.

Helen Cantwell
David O”Neil

Les grands avocats de demain

Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.

Winston Paes

Responsable de la pratique

Helen Cantwell; David O’Neil

Autres avocats clés

Mary Jo White; Bruce Yannet; Andrew Ceresney; Winston Paes