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Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

FCPA

USA Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide


Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

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FCPA - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Davis Polk's robust practice possesses deep expertise defending clients in high-stakes global FCPA investigations. The practice leverages its considerable weight in corporate matters to provide comprehensive advice on compliance during key transactions and internal reviews. The firm is able to draw on its significant global network to represent clients in multijurisdictional matters involving countries across Asia, South America and Europe. Its broad client roster includes financial services institutions, multinational pharmaceutical firms and leading technology companies, as well as individual executives.

Work Highlights

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  • Davis Polk & Wardwell represented Grupo Aval and its Colombia‑based subsidiary in DOJ and SEC investigations alleging improper payments to government officials. The team secured a DPA from the DOJ and entered into a civil cease‑and‑desist order with the SEC.

Strengths

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  • From associates to senior partners, the Davis Polk team is uniformly smart and strong, with great internal rapport.

    FCPA respondentUSA
  • The Davis Polk team is very responsive, fully understands the context and is pragmatic.

    FCPA respondentUSA
  • Davis Polk is a standout firm in designing investigations to find most important facts and address key issues .

    FCPA respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Daniel Kahn
    Band 1Daniel Kahn

    Daniel Kahn

    Daniel Kahn is a Davis Polk partner based out of their Washington, DC office. As a former head of the FCPA unit at the DOJ, he is held in high regard for his mastery of FCPA-related issues. He is capable of assisting clients with both investigations and trials.
    • Dan is a strong lawyer. He really knows the subject of FCPA.

      FCPA respondentUSA
    • Dan Khan is a fantastic lawyer. He is very smart, hard-working and has good judgement.

      FCPA respondentUSA
    • Dan Khan is respected and recognised as a crushing player in the space.

      FCPA respondentUSA
  • Band 5Greg Andres
    Band 5Greg Andres

    Greg Andres

    Greg Andres is co-head of the white-collar defense and investigations practice at Davis Polk. He is regularly called upon by clients across the construction and engineering industries to conduct complex, cross-border investigations.

    • Greg is someone I respect in the FCPA area.

      FCPA respondentUSA
    • Greg is a stand up trial lawyer. He is collegiate and easy to work with – one of the go-to lawyers for high stakes matter in the Eastern district of NY.

      FCPA respondentUSA
    • Greg is a very competent and skilled litigation lawyer.

      FCPA respondentUSA
  • Band 5Tatiana R. Martins
    Band 5Tatiana R. Martins

    Tatiana R. Martins

    Tatiana Martins is a New York-based partner at Davis Polk. She is well known for her focus on Latin America, counseling clients through FCPA investigations, internal reviews and compliance matters.

    • Tatiana is a pleasure to work with. She quickly gets to the key issues and progresses the most difficult of matters.

      FCPA respondentUSA

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