Best Lawyers in Germany 2021 has recognized 19 Gibson Dunn attorneys as leading lawyers in their respective practice areas. Frankfurt attorneys recognized include: Alexander Klein – Banking and Finance Law; Jens-Olrik Murach – Competition/Antitrust Law, and Litigation; Dirk Oberbracht – Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, and Private Equity Law; Wilhelm Reinhardt – Corporate Law, and Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Sebastian Schoon – Banking and Finance Law; and Finn Zeidler – Arbitration and Mediation, Criminal Defense, and Litigation.
Firm News | June 26, 2020
On June 25, 2020, the California Supreme Court issued its second major Unfair Competition Law (UCL) opinion of the term, unanimously deciding that local prosecutors have the power to seek civil penalties for violations in California that occur outside their territorial jurisdiction.
Client Alert | June 26, 2020
A panel identifies and addresses credit and valuation risks, fiduciary duty obligations and potential civil and criminal bankruptcy fraud issues that may embroil even cautious investors who participate in post-COVID19 market opportunities.
Webcasts | June 26, 2020
In this webcast, a joint Gibson Dunn/Deloitte panel discusses the coming surge in whistleblower activity amid the COVID-19 pandemic and how to properly address it.
Webcasts | June 4, 2020
On June 1, 2020, the U.S. Department of Justice Criminal Division issued, without fanfare, updated guidance on the “Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs”, which sets out considerations for DOJ prosecutors to take into account when assessing corporate compliance programs, making charging decisions, and negotiating resolutions.
Client Alert | June 3, 2020
New York partner Joel Cohen, Los Angeles partner Robert Klyman and Palo Alto associate Emma Strong are the authors of "Bankruptcy Fraud Prosecutions May Increase Post-Pandemic," [PDF] published by Law360 on May 19, 2020.
Publications | May 20, 2020
Washington, D.C. partners M. Kendall Day and Stephanie Brooker are the authors of "The International Reach of the U.S. Money Laundering Statutes," [PDF] Chapter 1 of Anti-Money Laundering 2020, 3rd Edition, published by International Comparative Legal Guides in May 2020.
Publications | May 19, 2020
New York partner Joel Cohen and Washington, D.C. of counsel Linda Noonan are the authors of “USA,” [PDF] Chapter 30 of Anti-Money Laundering 2020, 3rd Edition, published by International Comparative Legal Guides in May 2020.
Publications | May 19, 2020
On May 7, 2020, the European Commission announced an action plan of measures designed to pursue what will likely constitute a fundamental reshaping of how rules relating to anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) are implemented, overseen and enforced in the EU.
Client Alert | May 11, 2020
The 2020 edition of Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific has recognized three partners as stars in their respective practice areas: Kelly Austin was recognized as a star in Hong Kong White Collar Crime, and Brian Gilchrist and Elaine Chen were both recognized as stars in the Hong Kong Commercial and Transactions category.
Firm News | May 5, 2020
New York partner Reed Brodsky and associate Michael Nadler are the authors of "Pandemic May Prompt Legislative Action On Court Deadlines," [PDF] published by Law360 on April 30, 2020.
Publications | May 1, 2020
The COVID-19 crisis and the resulting disruption to business have adversely affected many corporate entities’ financial stability and outlook. Even rock-solid, liquid companies have been jolted into a new reality, and may be evaluating options for restructuring their business.
Client Alert | April 30, 2020
In the last week, as the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) prepared for additional Paycheck Protection Program (the “Program” or “PPP”) funding and began accepting—for the second time—applications from participating lenders, the SBA issued a series of new guidance materials related to Program eligibility, fund accessibility, and loan amount calculations.
Client Alert | April 29, 2020
New York partner Lee Dunst, Denver partner Jessica Brown and Los Angeles associate Daniel Weiss are the authors of "Preparing For A Surge In Virus-Related Whistleblower Claims," [PDF] published by Law360 on April 23, 2020.
Publications | April 28, 2020
In its 2020 edition, Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business awarded Gibson Dunn 84 first-tier rankings, of which 31 were firm practice group rankings and 53 were individual lawyer rankings.
Firm News | April 24, 2020
In its list of the most renowned law firms and lawyers in White Collar, German publication WirtschaftsWoche has recognized Gibson Dunn as a Top Law Firm 2020.
Firm News | April 24, 2020
Gibson Dunn was among the firms recognized by China Business Law Journal in the International Firm categories for Anti-Bribery & Anti-Corruption and Corporate Compliance for its annual 2020 awards.
Firm News | April 8, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is already reshaping federal and state regulatory enforcement actions in the United States and around the world. Although it is too early to know the path or impact of future enforcement, experience gleaned from previous post-disaster enforcement activity and an analysis of enforcement activity to date brings into focus a few areas likely to prominently figure in regulator’s activity. These changes will not be consistent. As in the past, the political environment, enforcement resources, and ways in which fraud emerges from the crisis will differ across domestic and international borders.
Client Alert | April 8, 2020
Who’s Who Legal recognized 11 Gibson Dunn attorneys in the 2020 Investigations guide. Hong Kong Partner Kelly Austin and Washington, D.C. partners Richard Grime and Joseph Warin were named Global Elite Thought Leaders.
Firm News | March 25, 2020
Gibson Dunn lawyers provide background information and compliance considerations for the German Infectious Diseases Protection Act (Infektionsschutzgesetz or "IfSG"). The IfSG provides the state with strong executive powers to prevent diseases, pathogens etc. from spreading. Germany has already used such powers and might further use them in the near future due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Client Alert | March 20, 2020
Frankfurt partner Finn Zeidler is the author of "Aus der Praxis: Privilegierte Klageänderung in der Berufungsinstanz" [PDF] published by zpoblog.de on March 10, 2020.
Publications | March 11, 2020
London partner Sacha Harber-Kelly and associate Steve Melrose are the authors of "Is the Guralp Systems Limited No-Penalty DPA a Tectonic Shift or Factual Peculiarity?," [PDF] published by the Anti-Corruption Report on February 19, 2020.
Publications | March 2, 2020
In this webcast, Gibson Dunn lawyers in Germany discuss changes to the country's system for corporate criminal liability as part of the proposed Corporate Sanctions Act.
Webcasts | February 11, 2020
The Legal 500 Deutschland 2020 ranked Gibson Dunn in seven practice areas and has inaugurated Frankfurt partner Dirk Oberbracht to its Hall of Fame for Private Equity.
Firm News | February 4, 2020
Gibson Dunn lawyers discuss False Claims Act enforcement and settlement activity, legislative and policy updates, and significant case law developments during the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2019.
Client Alert | January 31, 2020
Gibson Dunn lawyers in Frankfurt and Munich provide a recap of developments in German law across numerous areas during 2019.
Client Alert | January 10, 2020
As part of a series of regular analyses of the unique impact of white collar issues on financial institutions, Gibson Dunn lawyers examine how DOJ has stretched U.S. money laundering statutes—perhaps to a breaking point—to reach conduct that occurred outside of the United States.
Client Alert | January 9, 2020
In 2019, the drumbeat favoring corporate non-prosecution agreements (NPAs) and deferred prosecution agreements (DPAs) kept time, and we are continuing to see these agreements used frequently by prosecutors to resolve complex corporate enforcement actions.
Client Alert | January 8, 2020
On December 30, 2019, the Second Circuit issued an opinion in United States v. Blaszczak that raises the investigative and prosecutorial risk in certain types of insider trading cases in two significant respects.
Client Alert | January 8, 2020
Gibson Dunn provides an overview of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and other domestic and international anti-corruption enforcement, litigation, and policy developments from the year 2019, as well as associated trends.
Client Alert | January 6, 2020
Gibson Dunn lawyers discuss a case in which three senior employees of Guralp Systems Limited, a UK based seismology company, were accused of conspiring to corruptly make payments of approximately £1 million over a period of twelve years to a public official and employee of the Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources, in return for £2 million worth of contracts.
Client Alert | December 23, 2019
Who’s Who Legal named five Gibson Dunn partners to its 2019 Business Crime Defence Global guide. Washington DC partners Richard Grime and F. Joseph Warin were both named Global Elite Thought Leaders.
Firm News | November 6, 2019
In a move designed to encourage greater participation by banks and other lending institutions in Federal Housing Administration (FHA) programs, on October 28, 2019, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) setting forth guidance on the appropriate use of the False Claims Act (FCA) to enforce violations of FHA regulatory requirements.
Client Alert | November 4, 2019
Global Investigations Review ranked Gibson Dunn No. 1 in the GIR 30, its annual guide to the world’s top 30 cross-border investigations practices. GIR noted, “Gibson Dunn & Crutcher is the premier firm in the investigations space.
Firm News | October 25, 2019
In the 2019 edition of LMG Life Sciences, Gibson Dunn was recognized in six practice areas: Competition & Antitrust, General Corporate, General Patent Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Product Liability & Recall and White-Collar/Government Investigation.
Firm News | October 7, 2019
Washington, D.C. partner Michael S. Diamant, of counsel Christopher W.H. Sullivan, and associate Jason H. Smith are the authors of "FCPA Enforcement Against U.S.
Publications | September 24, 2019
On August 6, 2019 the Serious Fraud Office in London published a new section of its Operational Guidance entitled Corporate Co-operation Guidance. There were great expectations amongst practitioners and companies alike. Have these expectations been met or do they leave readers asking for more?
Client Alert | September 10, 2019
Best Lawyers® named 12 Gibson Dunn partners as the 2020 Lawyer of the Year in their respective practice areas and cities: Rachel Brass – San Francisco – Litigation – Antitrust Lawyer of the Year, Miguel Estrada – Washington, D.C. – Litigation – Intellectual Property Lawyer of the Year, Sean Feller – Los Angeles Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law Lawyer of the Year, Douglas Fuchs – Los Angeles Litigation – Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy) Lawyer of the Year, Ronald Mueller – Washington, D.C. Corporate Governance Law Lawyer of the Year, Douglas Rayburn – Dallas Securities Regulation Lawyer of the Year, Brian Robison – Dallas Antitrust Law Lawyer of the Year, Eugene Scalia – Washington, D.C. Employment Law – Management Lawyer of the Year, Jesse Shapiro –
Firm News | August 19, 2019
The Best Lawyers in America® 2020 has recognized 158 Gibson Dunn attorneys in 54 practice areas. Additionally, 48 lawyers were recognized in Best Lawyers International in Belgium, Brazil, France, Germany, Singapore, United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom.
Firm News | August 15, 2019
Washington, D.C. partner Mark Perry and Los Angeles partner Perlette Jura are the contributing editors of “Appeals 2019,” a publication examining Appellate law and procedure between jurisdictions around the globe, published by Getting the Deal Through in June 2019.
Publications | August 13, 2019
Los Angeles partner James L. Zelenay Jr. and associate attorney Sean S. Twomey are the authors of “Mid-Year Review: False Claims Act Enforcement in 2019” [PDF] published by the Daily Journal on August 1, 2019.
Publications | August 5, 2019
Gibson Dunn was listed as a Key Player in the India Business Law Journal's 2019 report, "Leaders of the pack," recognizing the top international firms that are active in India.
Firm News | August 2, 2019
Washington, D.C. partners F. Joseph Warin, M. Kendall Day and Daniel P. Chung, and associate Laura R. Cole are the authors of “Dropping the Pilot – DOJ’s Toned-Down Corporate Enforcement Policy Reduces the Burden on Business and Could Improve Information Sharing,” [PDF] published in Global Investigations Review’s Practitioner’s Guide to Global Investigations Half-Year Update in July 2019.
Publications | July 31, 2019
Washington D.C. partner F. Joseph Warin and associate attorneys Jason Smith and Susanna Schuemann are the authors of “Navigating Cross-Border Investigations Involving Switzerland” [PDF] published by the Global Investigations Review on July 12, 2019.
Publications | July 25, 2019
Gibson Dunn lawyers review False Claims Act enforcement activity and litigation during the first half of 2019.
Client Alert | July 16, 2019
Gibson Dunn earned 54 practice area rankings, including 18 top-tier rankings in the 2019 edition of The Legal 500 – United States, and 32 partners were named Leading Lawyers in their respective practices with an additional 15 partners recognized as Next Generation Lawyers and two attorneys recognized as Rising Stars.
Firm News | July 11, 2019
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP today announced that leading prosecutor Zainab Ahmad will join the firm as a partner in the New York office. Ahmad will join the firm after serving as a Senior Assistant Special Counsel in Special Counsel Robert S.
Press Releases | July 10, 2019
On July 4, 2019 the UK Serious Fraud Office (SFO) secured approval for its fifth Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) before the Crown Court sitting at Southwark.
Client Alert | July 8, 2019
In this webcast, Gibson Dunn lawyers address how the use of Deferred Prosecution Agreements (DPAs) and Non-Prosecution Agreements (NPAs) has evolved over time and what to expect in negotiating one.
Webcasts | June 11, 2019
Los Angeles partner Michael Farhang is the author of "Cybersecurity and the future of SEC enforcement" [PDF] published by the Daily Journal on June 5, 2019.
Publications | June 5, 2019