International Corruption

Fact Sheet

Experience

  • Investigations & Defense

    • Lafarge, a multinational industrial manufacturer, in a criminal resolution with DOJ for providing material support to foreign terrorist organizations in Syria.
    • Trafigura, a multinational commodity trading company, in an FCPA resolution with DOJ related to conduct in Brazil.
    • L&T Construction in a criminal investigation by the DOJ into alleged FCPA violations by individuals at a joint venture company.
    • Société Générale in securing a deferred prosecution agreement and first coordinated resolution between the DOJ and France’s Parquet National Financier regarding claims of potential corruption of foreign officials in Libya.
    • Deutsche Telekom in United States Department of Justice and SEC investigations relating to payments made by its Hungarian subsidiary, Magyar Telekom.
    • Siemens’ Audit Committee in a worldwide investigation into possible corrupt payments to government officials leading to an early settlement with the U.S. and German authorities.
    • ACE INA in the New York State Attorney General’s investigation of the insurance industry.
    • ACE Bermuda in investigations by various state attorney generals, insurance departments and the SEC, alleging antitrust violations and improper broker compensations, business placement and financial statement practices; allegations resulting in shareholder derivative and class action litigation.
    • Rolls-Royce in its leniency agreement with Brazil’s Office of the Comptroller General.
    • Rolls-Royce in an internal investigation and coordinated resolutions with UK, U.S. and Brazil investigating authorities relating to bribery and corruption involving intermediaries in a number of overseas markets.
    • A public U.S. company and an individual employee in a criminal FCPA investigation by DOJ and a parallel SEC investigation.
    • The former Prime Minister of Bermuda in a long-running investigation into allegations of fraud and corruption.
    • Former Fox executive Hernan Lopez, in a seven-week federal criminal trial involving allegations of fraud and bribery, in which the judge ordered the acquittal of the client.
    • The Audit Committee of Mobile Telesystems, a Russian telecommunications company, in an investigation relating to its Uzbek subsidiary and subsequent advice relating to the Company’s Deferred Prosecution Agreement with DOJ and settlement with the SEC.
    • A Monegasque bank targeted by a production order relating to several of its clients in the context of a multinational bribery and money laundering investigation.
    • A leading diversified manufacturer in FCPA matters in China and elsewhere.
    • A leading oil & gas company in FCPA matters in Asia.
    • A leading engineering firm in an investigation of potential FCPA matters in China, Southeast Asia and Latin America.
    • A major consumer products company in an investigation into the use of third parties in Southeast Asia.
    • Acted as an FCPA expert for a major oil and gas company in an international arbitration.
    • A leading pharmaceutical company in FCPA matters in Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, China and Indonesia.
    • The Audit Committee of a Chinese pharmaceutical manufacturer that is publicly listed in the U.S. in an investigation of potential corruption issues arising under the FCPA.
    • A multinational energy company in potential payments in Africa and Asia.
    • Independent counsel to the audit committee of the board of directors of an international consulting firm in an internal investigation of projects in the Middle East, Latin America, and other locations.
    • A multinational U.S.-based pharmaceutical company in an internal investigation in Italy, including providing FCPA compliance advice.
    • Independent counsel to the board of directors of a Europe-based contractor related to transactions in Europe, the Middle East and Latin America.
    • A U.S. energy company in an investigation into possible FCPA violations in the Middle East.
    • An internal review for the Audit Committee of BG Group relating to issues arising in an investigation by Italian authorities into allegations of corruption in a project in Brindisi, Italy.
    • A significant multinational corporation in U.S. DOJ and SEC investigations regarding potential payments.
    • A major multinational U.S. research-based pharmaceutical manufacturer in internal investigations.
    • A major investment bank in a grand jury/SEC investigation of the privatization of Eastern European state assets.
    • A Fortune 100 manufacturing concern in an SEC inquiry involving a joint venture in the Caribbean.
    • Counsel to a major European energy concern and to employees of a European manufacturer concerning the UN Oil-for-Food Program.
    • Internal investigation into alleged improper payments to Eastern European government officials by a media owner/operator.
    • A U.S.-based provider of voice, data and Internet services relating to a merger and an SEC inquiry into activities in Africa.
    • The UK subsidiary of a U.S. export company in internal investigation into possible FCPA violations in Nigeria.
    • A leading healthcare company in an SEC inquiry into securities and derivative trading prior to the announcement of its recent transaction.
    • A large pharmaceutical manufacturer in a U.S. Attorney’s Office investigation of alleged off-label and kickback violations.
    • A leading consumer products group on potential exposure under the UK Bribery Act arising from activities of its subsidiaries around the world, including facilitation payments.
    • A leading financial products group on potential exposure under the UK Bribery Act for various issues, including charitable contributions, incentive payments and hospitality spending.
    • A leading global energy group with a UK subsidiary on potential exposure under the UK Bribery Act, including for facilitation payments made in the Middle East and Africa.
    • A leading defence group on a review of its business consultancy/agency arrangements in view of the “adequate procedures” defence.
    • A leading investment manager on potential exposure under the UK Bribery Act for hospitality and conference spending.
    • A European national in an SFO investigation into allegations of corrupt payments via business consultants.
    • A leading consumer products group on its exposure under bribery legislation in the UK, Malaysia and Singapore in connection with certain payments related to a Malaysian transaction.
    • A leading consumer products group on its exposure under bribery legislation arising from its charitable contributions in Russia.
    • A professional services firm in a review of hiring practices in India.
    • A Saudi national and related entities in U.S. DOJ and SEC investigations of alleged FCPA violations.
    • A global financial services firm in SEC and DOJ investigations into potential corruption issues in India.
    • A global life sciences company in SEC and DOJ investigations into potential corruption issues in Latin America.
    • A global shoe and apparel company in a federal corruption investigation.
    • One of the largest privately held Swiss companies in corruption investigations in the U.S., Brazil and Switzerland.
    • A Russian high-net-worth individual in public allegations and assistance with responding to related inquiries.
    • A Central and Eastern European-based international manufacturer in a corruption investigation and associated criminal proceedings relating to its subsidiaries in Eastern Europe.
    • A multinational life sciences company in internal investigations relating to corruption allegations regarding Russian and another CIS subsidiary.
    • A European manufacturing group in an internal investigation into allegations of improper payments through third parties in China.
    • A global medical device company in an internal investigation relating to bribery and corruption allegations involving employees in China.
    • A major insurance company in an internal investigation regarding potential FCPA violations in Chile.
    • A global financial institution in a DOJ investigation of potential FCPA violations involving its private equity arm, resulting in the DOJ declining prosecution and closing its investigation.
    • The president of a Brazilian foundation in a DOJ criminal money laundering, fraud, and corruption investigation.
    • The head of a trading desk for a global trading and mining company in DOJ and CFTC investigations of alleged market manipulation and FCPA violations.

  • Compliance and Due Diligence

    • A multinational oilfield services company in allegations relating to potential impropriety in Russia.
    • An international oil company in an internal investigation into allegations of corruption and embezzlement in relation to awards of local contracts in Kazakhstan.
    • A multinational life sciences company in internal investigations relating to allegation of corruption at subsidiaries in Russia and Ukraine.
    • A major multinational U.S. research-based pharmaceutical manufacturer in FCPA compliance advice.
    • A parent company providing internet services on responding to FCPA concerns arising from an acquisition in China.
    • Regular advice to a large U.S. telecommunications company on FCPA compliance.
    • A major U.S. energy company in payments to third-party contractors in South America and, separately, its worldwide gifts, entertainment and hospitality policies.
    • Regular FCPA and Bribery Act advice to international financial services firm relating to activities in Asia, Europe and Latin America.
    • A U.S.-based trade association with respect to the activities of its Mexican subsidiary.
    • A U.S.-based pharmaceutical company, providing FCPA and UK Bribery Act compliance advice.
    • Global asset managers and private equity concerns in the creation of anti-corruption compliance programs and regular due diligence.
    • Independent FCPA consultant to Schering-Plough Corporation, appointed pursuant to consent of the Company and the SEC.
    • A large U.S. insurance company in regular advice on FCPA compliance relating to its expanding overseas operations.
    • A U.S.-based insurance company in the design and implementation of a world-wide FCPA compliance program.
    • Numerous clients, including global asset managers, private equity concerns, energy companies and a leading online retailer in reviewing and devising compliance manuals, programs and policies to comply with the requirements of the UK Bribery Act.
    • Companies in the UK, U.S. and Russia in devising and delivering UK Bribery Act compliance training.
    • Conducting anti-corruption acquisition due diligence for a leading global engineering company in Europe and Asia.