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.
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Auszeichnungen

Mandantenzufriedenheit

Kernmandanten

  • 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

Highlight-Mandate

  • 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.

Anwält*innen

Hall of fame

Die Anwält*innen an der Spitze ihres Berufsstands, die aufgrund ihres langjährigen Engagements in marktführender Arbeit von Wettbewerbern und Mandanten gleichermaßen geschätzt und anerkannt werden.

Führende Partner*innen

Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.

David O”Neil
Helen Cantwell

Partner*innen der nächsten Generation

Juniorpartner*innen, die im Markt von Mandanten und Wettbewerbern anerkannt werden und in einigen Mandaten eine Schlüsselrolle einnehmen.

Winston Paes

Praxisleitung

Helen Cantwell; David O’Neil

Weitere Kernanwält*innen

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