As a result of today’s increased focus on the need to punish rather than remediate purported misconduct, corporate crime and investigations cases are on the rise and more intense than ever.
The outcome of criminal, civil, and regulatory matters can often hinge on understanding exactly how to respond to government scrutiny. Our global team has the knowledge you need, on both local and international levels, and across multiple jurisdictions. By working with us you will have access to experienced lawyers, many of whom have worked for government enforcement agencies and regulators, and others who have previously held in-house roles at corporations and other organizations.
Our experience can be your biggest asset. We’ve helped multinational companies limit damage during headline-making cases, and we’ve helped other leading organizations ensure their cases do not harm their reputation. We’ve also successfully guided executives and individuals through highly difficult and complex matters. In addition, we routinely provide proactive advice, helping you to spot problems before they occur and minimizing the possibility of future issues. We know that prevention is the best defense.
Wherever you are in the world, we can help. Today, prosecuting authorities share data across national borders. We can swiftly assemble a worldwide team to meet that challenge, combining local knowledge with seamless transnational coordination, giving you a consistent level of service to match your global footprint.
Our team of experienced corporate crime lawyers has worldwide expertise. Some recent and notable examples include:
- representing a financial institution in a multi-jurisdictional internal investigation following discovery of potential violations of US sanctions programs
- advising a communications company on allegations of fraud and bribery in its operations in Sub-Saharan Africa
- defending an aviation services company under investigation by the UK Serious Fraud Office for fraud and bribery
- working with a multinational company in an internal investigation of its activities in Asia with respect to US export control and sanctions laws and successfully resolving all issues
- representing the former president of NYSE company, who was the subject of a criminal prosecution, SEC enforcement action and a corporate investigation
- representing a small business lender in SEC, DOJ and USDA investigations into alleged improper lending practices and financial reporting
- conducting a comprehensive compliance review of the financial crime risk and control framework of a major financial services company
- designing an export control compliance and anti-corruption regime for a major chemical company and training its lawyers and staff on implementation and maintenance of the program
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