Andrew English

• Best Lawyers for Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026)

• “Future Star in Litigation for Washington, D.C.” Benchmark Litigation 2025

• Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2022 & 2023)

Government-Facing Investigations

Andrew has represented companies and individuals under investigation for alleged FCPA, money laundering, False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Statute, Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act (FIRREA), and Securities Exchange Act violations, including having represented: 

• A U.S. energy company in a DOJ investigation of allegations of money laundering and FCPA violations.
• A retail corporation in DOJ and SEC investigations into possible misconduct by a former executive.
• An executive of a medical device company in a DOJ investigation of potential False Claims Act and Anti-Kickback Statute violations.
• A Big Four accounting firm and firm professionals in an SEC investigation related to a packaging company’s financial statements.
• A professional sports organization in DOJ and SEC investigations of potential FCPA, U.S. sanctions, and U.S. immigration law violations.
• An asset manager in an SEC investigation of the valuations of certain private companies.
• Employees of a clean fuels technology company in an SEC investigation of alleged FCPA violations and securities fraud.
• An executive of a global automobile manufacturer in an investigation by the DOJ.
• A multinational pharmaceutical company in DOJ and SEC investigations of alleged FCPA violations in numerous countries, including investigations in Europe, the Middle East, and the Commonwealth of Independent States.
• A multinational telecommunications company in DOJ and SEC investigations of alleged FCPA violations.

Internal Investigations

Andrew has conducted numerous confidential and highly-sensitive internal investigations.  The following are notable examples:

• Investigated allegations of misreporting of executive compensation and benefits at a Fortune 100 company.  
• On behalf of the audit committee of an energy company, investigated allegations made by a short seller of fraud, accounting misstatements, and a lack of accounting controls.
• On behalf of a manufacturer of electrical products, investigated allegations of bribery of customs officials.  
• Investigated allegations of fraud and bribery in connection with the production of major motion pictures.  
• Investigated allegations of corruption and fraud in connection with the development of theme parks. 
• On behalf of a Fortune 100 company, investigated allegations of a conflict of interest involving a member of the company’s Legal Department.
• On behalf of a pharmaceutical company, investigated allegations of bribery of Ministry of Health officials in Kuwait and Kazakhstan. 
• Investigated allegations of corruption at a Chinese joint venture on behalf of a multinational telecommunications company.  

Civil Litigation

Andrew has represented:

• PDV Holding, Inc. in a suit alleging alter ego and turnover claims that sought to hold the company liable for almost $2 billion in damages; the Willkie team and co-counsel secured a complete summary judgment win, which was recognized as a Litigator of the Week “Runner Up” by The AmLaw Litigation Daily.  
• CITGO Petroleum Corporation in breach of contract, fraud, and RICO litigation against an individual and company that defrauded the Company, obtaining a judgment of over $340 million.
• A major chemical manufacturer in a multi-million dollar arbitration regarding a dispute over purchases of electricity, obtaining a favorable settlement.
• A Big Four accounting firm in a mediation for a breach of contract dispute.

Pro Bono

Andrew maintains an active pro bono practice, including having represented:

• An individual who successfully obtained resentencing under Washington, D.C.’s Incarceration Reduction Amendment Act.
• The plaintiff in Rich v. Butowsky, a defamation litigation challenging viral online conspiracy theories, achieving a successful settlement and retractions by the defendants.
• An individual charged with felonies in connection with a march protesting the inauguration of President Donald Trump, obtaining a dismissal of all charges.
• Defendants appealing their criminal convictions to the Maryland Appellate Court.
• An individual as part of the 2014 Clemency Initiative.