Anti-Corruption

In actions arising under the FCPA, the White Collar Defense and Investigations team has represented individuals alleged to have violated the FCPA in connection with payments made by third parties and various other scenarios. Lawyers on the team have conducted internal investigations into possible FCPA violations by public and private companies regarding the development of foreign projects. They have counseled clients regarding enhancements to FCPA practices and provided training to employees. Some of these matters have included:

• Represented individuals in connection with prosecutions by the Department of Justice into alleged violations of the FCPA
• Conducted an internal investigation regarding FCPA concerns on behalf of a large public energy company considering investment in major project in Middle East
• Advised a foreign petrochemicals company developing Middle East energy project on FCPA issues and mitigation of risk
• Advised a shipping company with agents in multiple countries regarding FCPA procedures and training

Lawyers on the White Collar Defense and Investigations team have developed tailored anti-corruption and other compliance programs and training for companies with foreign operations. The team has advised businesses that manufacture and ship products or services abroad as well as U.S. companies expanding in foreign jurisdictions and foreign companies seeking to expand into the United States. The team also has assessed compliance programs and identified areas for improvement, assisted companies in strengthening compliance and due diligence materials, and provided training to reduce risk.