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GIR 100 2024: LBKM ranked in top 100 firms worldwide for cross-border investigations

November 15, 2024

Lewis Baach Kaufmann Middlemiss PLLC was ranked for the first time by Global Investigations Review (GIR) in its annual “GIR 100” list, which recognizes the world’s leading firms for cross-border investigations.

GIR is a respected source of news and analysis on cross-border investigations. In its annual guide, GIR provides quantitative analysis on the world’s top 100 investigations practices.

“We’re honored to be included in the list,” said partner Adam Kaufmann, who leads the firm’s investigations practice alongside Art Middlemiss. “This ranking is a reflection of many years of outstanding work by our team, and we are grateful to our clients who turn to us for their complex legal needs in these areas.”

About Our Investigations Practice

LBKM’s team includes veteran prosecutors from the U.S. Department of Justice and the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, as well as seasoned compliance professionals. Our lawyers and staff speak 12+ languages and are licensed in 5+ countries. We have clients and contacts in 6 continents, with particular strengths in Latin America and the Middle East. LBKM has successfully represented individuals and corporations in Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) investigations, money laundering investigations, sanctions and export control violations, and whistleblower actions, among others. Our clients also include individuals facing congressional investigations, grand jury subpoenas, and criminal indictments.

We have been recognized by Chambers for Corporate Crime & Investigations and Asset Tracing & Recovery, and by Who’s Who Legal for Investigations and Asset Tracing.

About LBKM

LBKM is an international disputes boutique focusing on international financial disputes, financial compliance, white collar defense and investigations, insurance and reinsurance advice and representation, and cross-border commercial litigation and arbitration. The firm has offices in Washington, New York, London, and the Middle East. 

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