Investigations

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The world's leading businesses trust Paul, Weiss to handle their most sensitive and complex internal investigations and enforcement issues. Our Investigations team is unmatched in the industry, with revered members of the defense bar, many who have served at the highest levels of government, including a former U.S. Attorney General. Our practical, solutions-oriented approach minimizes legal, political and reputational risk and enables clients to take efficient and informed action so they can remain focused on their business.

Our Practice

Paul, Weiss offers unparalleled experience in handling the most sensitive, fast-moving and multifaceted investigations and enforcement matters. We have guided major global companies and investment firms, boards and board committees, and C-suite executives effectively through all manner of business-defining crises, including ones of urgent national importance and public sensitivity.

Our Team

Our investigations team features deans of the defense bar, highly experienced white collar lawyers and former senior officials within the DOJ, the FTC and the SEC. Collectively, the members of our Investigations practice have held over 80 government roles, including more than 20 former assistant U.S. attorneys.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Paul, Weiss Named “White Collar Crime/Investigations Firm of the Year” by Benchmark Litigation

Benchmark Litigation recognized Paul, Weiss as the “White Collar Crime/Investigations Firm of the Year” in its 2024 U.S. Awards, which annually honor the country’s most distinguished litigators and their firms for their exemplary work over the last year.
Paul, Weiss Ranked in “GIR 30” by Global Investigations Review

For the fourth consecutive year, Global Investigations Review ranked Paul, Weiss in its “GIR 30” list, which recognizes the best law firms for complex, multijurisdictional corporate investigations.
Eight Paul, Weiss Partners Named to Benchmark Litigation’s “Top 250 Women in Litigation” 2023

Benchmark Litigation named eight Paul, Weiss litigation partners to its “Top 250 Women in Litigation” 2023 list.
Paul, Weiss Ranked by Global Investigations Review in 2022 “GIR 100”

Paul, Weiss was ranked for the fifth consecutive year by Global Investigations Review in its annual “GIR 100” list, which recognizes the world’s leading law firms for complex multijurisdictional corporate investigations.
Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for “Most Impressive Investigations Practice of the Year” in the 2022 GIR Awards

Global Investigations Review named Paul, Weiss a “Most Impressive Investigations Practice of the Year” finalist in its 2022 GIR Awards.
Seven Paul, Weiss Partners Included in Benchmark Litigation's “Top 250 Women in Litigation” List

Seven litigation partners have been recognized by Benchmark Litigation in its 2021 “Top 250 Women in Litigation: Northeast” and “Top 250 Women in Litigation: West” lists.