NAVIGATING COMPLEX legal, regulatory, and national security matters
Extensive legal victories underscore Paul Butler’s reputation as a premier white-collar defense attorney and national security official, trusted by clients facing the most complex legal challenges. Representative matters below.
Fraud Charges Dismissed Against Maryland Attorney
Paul Butler successfully secured the dismissal of an 11-count fraud indictment against a Maryland attorney after a four-year legal battle. This case was widely reported and praised as a significant legal victory.
- The ruling prevented wrongful prosecution, reinforcing Paul’s reputation as a premier white-collar defense attorney.
- Recognized as a Litigator of the Week by The American Lawyer for this achievement.
- The Washington Post featured the case, underscoring its impact on prosecutorial accountability.
Major Litigation Victory in Kazakhstan Dispute
Paul Butler played a key role in a high-stakes international litigation case, securing a decisive victory in the New York Supreme Court.
Successfully defended against a lawsuit filed by the Republic of Kazakhstan, leading to the dismissal of claims deemed an unlawful attack on an arbitration award.
Criminal Export Violations & Obstructed Justice Charges Dropped
Paul Butler successfully represented a CEO of a Chinese telecom company against allegations that he had violated export laws, obstructed justice and destroyed documents. Negotiated a safe-passage agreement for the CEO so that he could be interviewed in the United States. The government did not pursue criminal charges.
Government/Contracts Bribery Charges Dropped by DOJ, SEC Settlement
Counseling a multinational accused of bribery to obtain a major contract with the government of Azerbaijan. The client was in the midst of an FCPA investigation in China when the conduct was discovered. Conducted a swift and thorough internal investigation and self-reported to the DOJ and SEC. The DOJ elected not to bring criminal charges and a settlement was reached with the SEC.
Represeted Individual Witnesses before Congressional Committees Investigating January 6, Russian Election Interference, and Articles of Impeachment
Secured Dismal of Charges in Seven-Year FCPA Investigation
Paul Butler served as lead counsel to a multinational energy company in a seven-year FCPA investigation by the DOJ, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and criminal prosecutors in Argentina. Represented witnesses in interviews with the U.S.government, developed case strategy, oversaw document production and negotiated with government.
No charges were brought, and the matter was closed. The client avoided major fines, the revocation of the lease on its largest asset and individual criminal charges.
Government of Kyrgyzstan Remission Petition
Successfully represented the Government of Kyrgyzstan in filing of a Remission Petition with the U.S. Department of Justice that returned millions of dollars of forfeited funds seized in a U.S. insider trading case as monies derived from kleptocratic corruption by former President and his inner circle.
No Action Taken Against Japanese Executive in Criminal Price-Fixing Investigation
Represented high-ranking Japanese executive in criminal and civil price-fixing investigation in the United States and Japan with no charges filed against the client.
Negotiated Reduced Count & Small Penalty with DOJ, FBI
Represented a business owner facing a DOJ investigation into procurement fraud,misuse of classified information, false statements to the FBI and tax evasion. Negotiated a plea for the client on one false statement count. He was sentenced to probation and a small fine, and was able to sell the company, which had been insignificant jeopardy as a result of the investigation.
Quashed DOJ and SEC Bribery Allegations through Internal Investigation
Represented a global public company in a whistleblower case with allegations of bribery to obtain business and certain government approvals in Pakistan. Leveraged contacts at the DOJ and SEC to allow the company to conduct its own internal investigation. Conducted the investigation and made a voluntary disclosure to both agencies. The government accepted conclusions that no major wrongdoing occurred.
Successfully Guiding Fortune 100 Company through Legal Complexities
Serving as day-to-day adviser to a Fortune 100 company on a wide variety of internal and government-facing investigation and regulatory compliance matters, stearing the Company safely through legal complexities.