Overview
When your company or executives face a government investigation or potential criminal charges, you need more than advice. You need a trial-tested defense team that knows how to convince the government not to bring a case against you to begin with—but also knows how to fight back if they do.
Manatt delivers the strategic, experienced defense companies and executives need when everything is on the line. Our team brings a strong track record in high-stakes white collar defense, including in cases involving the False Claims Act, the Anti-Kickback Statute, tax evasion, wire and mail fraud, cybercrimes, bank fraud, PPP and SBA loan fraud and securities fraud allegations. And with a deep bench of former federal and state prosecutors and experienced trial lawyers, we know how prosecutors build their cases, how to prevent those cases from being filed—and how to dismantle them in court.
We are known for our ability to represent clients in any industry—even highly regulated industries such as health care, financial services and government contracting, areas in which we have particularly deep experience.
“I was blown away by the magnitude of care and thoughtfulness the Manatt, Phelps & Phillips team put into my defense and their genuine desire to prove my innocence.”—Client feedback, Best Law Firms
The goal is always to avoid criminal charges—but some companies and executives find themselves facing the worst-case scenario.
While many firms’ white-collar capabilities stop at the investigation or compliance stage, Manatt has a strong bench of white-collar trial lawyers who have extensive experience defending clients against the toughest post-indictment cases. We stand out for our courtroom strength in defense of our clients. Prosecutors know we are ready to take cases to court, and that credibility helps us negotiate better deals and secure key victories that make a favorable resolution possible. We have secured favorable outcomes for clients in some of the most challenging cases, including jury trial acquittals, case dismissals and negotiated resolutions that protect our clients’ interests.
Our team includes former prosecutors and public-defender trial attorneys who know how to approach the government from every angle. With decades of experience, we understand what agencies are trying to achieve, which helps us find a favorable resolution for our clients.
Whether an investigation is focused on an individual or the corporation, we understand what it takes to control the situation, re-establish trust with external stakeholders and protect against future liability. Our team also understands the public nature of an investigation and works to minimize disruption and damage to your business and reputation.
We advise on internal, congressional, federal agency and special purpose commission investigations. If problems are uncovered, we help clients determine whether and how to present the findings to the government, including navigating the difficult issues of voluntary disclosure, privilege and employee indemnification.
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