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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

FCPA

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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

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FCPA - USA

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP have an accomplished FCPA group, which combines notable investigations experience with a deep bench of white-collar attorneys and former federal prosecutors. The practice acts across wide-ranging global industries including construction, energy, investment banking and consumer goods. The team offers the full gamut of anticorruption and antibribery matters, from providing M&A due diligence advice through to defense during major government investigations. Their attorneys regularly act for clients in complex settlement negotiations involving government agencies in the US and around the world, fielding substantial expertise in matters relating to Latin America.
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Work Highlights

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  • Debevoise & Plimpton LLP advised Trafigura on its resolution with a DOJ investigation into FCPA violations.

Strengths

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  • The team has excellent relations with the government. It is responsive and client-friendly.

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  • The team provides business-tailored, practical legal advice that is easy to immediately use and implement.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Bruce E Yannett
    Bruce E Yannett

    Bruce E Yannett

    Bruce Yannett is a partner at Debevoise & Plimpton based in their New York office. His highly respected FCPA enforcement practice frequently sees him represent major clients from sectors including technology, energy and financial services.

    • He is an excellent lawyer.

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  • David O'Neil
    David O'Neil

    David O'Neil

    David O'Neil is cochair of the White-Collar and Regulatory Defense practice at Debevoise & Plimpton. He has a notable practice representing companies and executives in FCPA investigations. He brings his experience as former federal prosecutor to bear in high-stakes trials.

    • He is smart, thoughtful and has the ability to see the big picture.

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    • David is a great lawyer.

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  • Kara Brockmeyer
    Kara Brockmeyer

    Kara Brockmeyer

    Kara Brockmeyer is a Debevoise partner in their Washington, DC office. As former head of the SEC Enforcement Division's FCPA unit, she offers enviable experience acting in major anticorruption investigations and provides additional expertise counseling clients on FCPA compliance programs.

    • Kara has good judgment.

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  • Andrew Levine
    Andrew Levine

    Andrew Levine

    Andrew Levine is a partner at Debevoise who is considered a go-to by Latin American companies facing high-stakes allegations of FCPA violations. He is often called on to conduct internal investigations and advise on compliance programs.

    • Andrew provides real-time advice and allows things to move quickly.

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    • Andrew is a pleasure to work with.

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  • Jane Shvets
    Jane Shvets

    Jane Shvets

    Jane Shvets is regularly called upon by clients seeking compliance counsel, offering deep expertise in cross-border investigations.
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