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Paul T. Friedman

Managing Partner, Europe | London

Experience

Representing a U.S.-based multinational Fortune 50 company in global cartel investigations and all related civil and criminal proceedings in several countries, including class action litigation.

Representing publicly traded Japan-based companies in global cartel investigations.

Represented a global Japanese chemical company in conducting an investigation related to potential misconduct tied to revenue recognition and other topics.

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, advised the company regarding implementation of a post-acquisition compliance program.

Represented a global technology company in an internal investigation of potential FCPA violations in Asia-Pacific countries.

Represented a U.S.-based multinational Fortune 50 company in an internal investigation of alleged violations of the FCPA and self-dealing in seven Asia-Pacific countries. Following the conclusion of our investigation and self-reporting, neither the SEC nor the DOJ took any action against our client.

Represented a leading global consumer products company in an internal investigation of potential FCPA violations in Latin American and Asia-Pacific countries.

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.

Represented a Fortune 100 company with a post-acquisition anti-corruption compliance review of a newly acquired business with operations and significant government touch points in Russia, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Represented Japan-based global company in pre-investment anti-corruption review of target based in Africa.


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Legal 500 UK 2022