Debevoise has one of the leading European White Collar & Regulatory Defense practices, advising on government investigations and enforcement actions, conducting internal investigations, leading white collar criminal defense representations of individuals, and providing compliance advice (including reviews and due diligence).
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The FCPA Report
The European team are regular contributors to the firm’s FCPA Update publication, adding a European perspective to international bribery and corruption topics.
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Ranked as a leading firm in the UK for Corporate Crime & Investigations
Debevoise & Plimpton is really spectacular: it gets both the pace of legal work and the requirements of business.
The team includes excellent people who are best in class and can make the complex simple.
—Chambers UK 2026
Ranked as a Tier 1 firm for Regulatory Investigations & Corporate Crime
Debevoise & Plimpton stands out for its unmatched ability to combine deep legal expertise with a strategic, business-oriented mindset in regulatory investigations and corporate crime matters.
The team is highly collaborative, responsive, and thoughtful in its approach. They are particularly strong in building trust with in-house legal and compliance teams, making clients feel supported even in the most complex situations.’’ Compared to other top-tier firms, Debevoise distinguishes itself through consistency, clarity of communication, and its ability to deliver actionable advice that balances legal risk with business priorities. For any company facing scrutiny—or looking to avoid it—Debevoise offers a uniquely capable and dependable partner.
—Legal 500 UK 2026