Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has been named the 2026 White Collar Criminal Defense Law Firm of the Year by Chambers USA. The firm also received the AI Client Service Award, which recognizes the law firm that has received the highest praise from their client referees during the most recent round of Chambers research.
The Chambers USA Awards recognizes preeminent law firms in key U.S. jurisdictions. They also reflect achievements over the past 12 months including outstanding work, impressive strategic growth and excellence in client service.
The White Collar & Regulatory Defense Group defends clients against enforcement actions of all kinds in the most high profile matters around the world. The team, ranked Band 1 in Chambers and led by two Band 1 practitioners, also routinely conducts internal investigations and counsels clients on creating and enhancing compliance programs.
The Chambers-ranked AI practice, which is also led by a Band 1 AI practitioner, advises a broad range of industries, combining deep technical experience with top-tier regulatory, enforcement and intellectual property capabilities, and most recently released STAAR 2.0, a market-leading client-facing tool to scale up AI adoption.