White Collar and Investigations
The Haynes Boone White Collar and Investigations lawyers have in-depth experience in representing clients facing complex and high-stakes government investigations, enforcement actions, and criminal prosecutions.
Our strong presence and reputation in Texas anchors our national white collar practice. We represent a wide range of publicly-traded and privately-held companies across all sectors regardless of where they are headquartered, including financial institutions, healthcare providers, energy and natural resources companies, technology and telecommunications companies, and defense contractors. We also represent directors, officers and other executives when they come under individual scrutiny. We lend our investigations and litigation experience in matters related to antitrust, securities enforcement, False Claims Act, healthcare, criminal defense, state Attorneys General, cybersecurity, privacy, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and other areas of regulatory and criminal enforcement.
As mentioned in Chambers USA 2024, clients appreciate the “wide breadth and depth of expert legal advice” we provide through a deep bench of seasoned litigators, trial lawyers, and counselors. Many of our lawyers are individually Chambers-ranked, have served in senior positions at the Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission, or have served as federal law clerks. We leverage our extensive government experience, our credibility and strong relationships with regulators and prosecutors, and our in-depth knowledge of the industries and markets we serve to achieve favorable outcomes for our clients.
Clients and peers have reported the following about the Haynes Boone team:
- “Top-drawer white collar criminal practice with a strong track record in defending clients facing bet-the-company regulatory actions.” (Chambers USA 2022)
- “Offers [experience] in issues ranging across healthcare fraud, FCPA violations, securities claims, and criminal antitrust matters [with] a number of experienced former prosecutors among its stable of litigators.” (Chambers USA 2022)
- Haynes Boone attorneys provide advice that is “practical and thoughtfully tailored to address the relevant facts and circumstances and achieve the intended outcome.” (Chambers USA 2024)
- Haynes Boone attorneys “quickly grasp the key facts that are pertinent to the situation.” (Chambers USA 2024)
- Haynes Boone’s team is “outstanding [and] understand[s] the issues and address[es] a holistic defense.” (Chambers USA 2024)
- Haynes Boone’s team “demonstrates a wide breadth and depth of expert legal advice.” (Chambers USA 2024)
We acutely understand the challenges and risks that our clients face when they are under scrutiny by the government, and we strive to proactively respond to government inquiries while minimizing the impact on operations. As one client said, “Haynes and Boone thoroughly analyzes every angle to the investigation to ensure that their efforts and responses are measured and appropriate.” We work closely with our clients and leverage technology to develop and execute effective strategies to respond to subpoenas, civil investigative demands, search warrants, and grand jury proceedings and to conduct internal investigations. We advocate first that the government take no action – the ultimate victory, but if the government does proceed, we will aggressively advocate for favorable settlements, including deferred prosecution agreements and non-prosecution agreements. And when necessary, we are ready to fiercely litigate for our clients in court and administrative proceedings. We also advise clients on developing, implementing, and enhancing compliance programs, policies, and procedures, as well as conducting due diligence, audits, and risk assessments.
Our White Collar and Investigations team combines deep legal knowledge, strategic insight, and practical experience to help our clients navigate the complex and evolving landscape of regulatory and criminal enforcement. We are committed to providing our clients with exceptional service, advocacy and results.