Global Retailer
Representing a senior executive of a global retailer in connection with an investigation by the DOJ, SEC and other agencies into possible violations of the FCPA in Mexico, Brazil and other countries.
Fortune 500 Company
Conducted an internal investigation into potential FCPA violations at a foreign subsidiary of a Fortune 500 multinational corporation. Conducted more than 60 interviews of employees, reviewed business lines and relationships with key customers and distribution channels, and conducted forensic analysis of accounting records and internal controls. Investigation included a review of business units in more than 15 countries to assess FCPA risks.
Fortune 50 Company
Represented a U.S.-based multinational Fortune 50 company in an internal investigation of alleged violations of the FCPA and self-dealing in the Asia-Pacific region. Following the conclusion of our investigation and self-reporting, neither the SEC nor the DOJ took any action against our client.
Audit Committee of International Company
Represented the audit committee of an international supplier of agricultural products in its internal investigation resulting from a whistleblower complaint alleging violations of the FCPA in the Middle East. This matter was one of the first cases to be reported to the SEC under its whistleblower rules enacted in May 2011. After we completed the investigation and reported the result to the SEC, it declined to conduct an investigation of its own and closed the file.
Global Investment Firm
Represented a global investment firm with anti-corruption due diligence of a U.S. target with operations in Japan, China, Thailand and Mexico. Based on the results of the due diligence, we advised the company regarding implementation of a post-acquisition compliance program.
Fortune 500 Company
Represented a Fortune 500 company with anti-corruption due diligence in connection with the acquisition of a foreign telecom company with substantial operations in Africa, Latin America, Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
OFAC and BSA/AML
Conducting an internal investigation of a large foreign bank regarding potential violations of OFAC sanctions and anti-money laundering practices.
Former Mortgage Executive
Represented the Chief Financial Officer of one of the largest national mortgage originators, now bankrupt, in an SEC investigation and related shareholder litigation arising from the credit crisis.
Multi-Faceted Investigation of University Grants
Advised a major U.S. research University in a criminal and civil investigation of alleged false claims relating to federal research grants and contracts.