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.

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  • ‘They are a strong firm. They recruit well and retain their intellectual superstars.’

  • ‘David Scheper and Angela Machala are two outstanding lawyers. They are bright, intelligent, and have amazing bedside manner.’

  • ‘The team stood out for its strategic thinking. They are always thinking several steps ahead. They're also very responsive.’

  • 'Suzanne Jaffe Bloom is exceptional at analyzing situations and providing the best options available. She connects well with witnesses.'

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Key clients

  • Fox News Network LLC
  • Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco
  • CMA CGM S.A.
  • Robert Hunter Biden
  • Individual representation
  • Senator Robert Menendez

Work highlights

  • Represented a defendant who was accused of acting as an unregistered agent of a foreign government, in which he was acquitted.
  • Representing a Dallas real estate and affordable housing developer who was charged with bribery and conspiracy, among other offences.
  • Representing the Kingdom of Morocco, its Embassy in Washington, its Consulate in New York, and its Permanent Mission to the United Nations in relation to an ongoing criminal investigation conducted out of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Suzanne Jaffe Bloom, Abbe David Lowell, Angela Machala

Other key lawyers

Pamela Davis, Dan Webb, Cari Stinebower, David Scheper