Abbe Lowell > Winston & Strawn LLP > New York, United States > Lawyer Profile

Winston & Strawn LLP is a major force in corporate investigations and white-collar criminal defence, acting for both corporates and individuals. Coupled with this, the firm has a rapidly growing presence in Latin America matters, where it is increasingly active in cross-border investigations and enforcement cases. Along with anti-corruption matters, the firm is also building its standing in sanctions cases, including those under OFAC. The launch of a Miami office in May 2022 has significantly reinforced the firm’s reputation in Latin America and bolstered its contacts in the region. Abbe Lowell is a market leader in white-collar defence and has extensive experience in Latin America. San Francisco partner Pamela Davis heads the FCPA and anti-corruption team, and is another key figure for Latin America matters, as is Cari Stinebower, who previously lived and worked in Colombia.

Winston & Strawn LLP’s litigation practice is highly active on complex matters spanning multiple jurisdictions, with international cartel matters and cross-border sports cases both key parts of the department. High-profile fraud cases are also a mainstay of the team. The team acts for a roster of impressive clients, including Banco San Juan Internacional, Kingdom of Morocco, Panasonic Corp, and GoITV. The practice is commended for being ‘always practical, on point, conscious of commercial implications and easy to understand’. In New York, Jeffrey Kessler is highly active on complex antitrust, sports, and IP law cases, and frequently provides commentary and analysis on novel points of antitrust law. In the same office, Marcelo Blackburn is active on complex commercial litigation and class actions, along with international arbitration and regulatory investigations. Also at leadership level are Chicago-based Dan Webb and Abbe Lowell, who are highly active in the government investigations, enforcement, and compliance practice of the firm.

Acting as co-chair of government investigations, enforcement, and compliance practice at Winston & Strawn LLP, Abbe Lowell splits his time between Washington DC and New York and is a standout trial lawyer in the US. Lowell, who is skilled in white collar crime matters, has represented clients in trials throughout the country on both the civil and criminal side, notably representing Hunter Biden, in which Lowell defended the client as lead counsel in relation to an ongoing investigation by the Special Counsel and US Attorney of the District of Delaware.

With capabilities in domestic and cross-border matters, Winston & Strawn LLP is recommended for both companies and individuals who are being investigated for FCPA offences, fraud, sanction violations, and bribery. Located in Los Angeles, Angela Machala routinely handles securities enforcement matters. Abbe Lowell splits his time between Washington DC and New York. Lowell has a wealth of experience navigating congressional and administrative proceedings. Dan Webb is a highly distinguished trial lawyer based in Chicago. Practicing in San Francisco, Pamela Davis is particularly skilled at advising multinational corporations; she has significant experience with multijurisdictional investigations in Asia, Europe, Africa, and South America. Suzanne Jaffe Bloom is located in New York and has an in-depth knowledge of cases relating to false claims.