November 20, 2025 – International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte’s global investigations & compliance practice has been recognized in Global Investigations Review’s GIR 100 2025, highlighting the firm’s strength in handling complex corporate investigations and regulatory matters across multiple jurisdictions.

Over the past two years, the firm has strengthened its investigations team with key hires across Europe and the US, including Milan partner Fabio Cozzi; former federal prosecutors Franklin Monsour Jr. and Guy Singer; FCPA specialists Caitlin Sheard, Anne Murray, and Kelly Newsome; and Sagar Ravi, former head of the complex frauds and cybercrime unit at the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. The practice is led by Simon Airey in London and Nicolette Kost de Sèvres, who splits her time between Paris and Washington, DC. Other key members contributing to the practice include Julian André, Benton Curtis, Edward Diskant, Joseph Evans, Gordon Greenberg, Todd Harrison, and Steven Scholes.

The practice continues to handle high-profile matters across multiple sectors, the group’s work extends into gambling, life sciences and emerging digital assets. The firm has an established and dedicated crypto litigation and regulatory defence team, reflecting the firm’s preparedness to formalise capability in areas where enforcement is evolving rapidly.

More than 75 lawyers contribute to the team from offices in London, Paris, Milan, New York, Washington, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Miami, combining courtroom experience with regulatory expertise to manage complex, cross-border investigations.

View GIR 100 here.

About GIR 100

The GIR 100 is a annual guide to the world’s leading investigations practices – a curated list of firms that can handle sophisticated matters with confidence and expertise. It aims to serve as a global benchmark for excellence in investigations, helping clients, practitioners, and observers understand which firms are best equipped to navigate the legal, regulatory and reputational challenges of a corporate investigation.

Leading organizations turn to global law firm McDermott Will & Schulte for a better way to address legal challenges, connect with those at the forefront, and drive stronger outcomes. Working across more than 20 offices globally, our 1,750+ lawyers act on data-driven insights, deep relationships, and unmatched industry experience to deliver on our commitment of Always Better.