FCPA
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 1
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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.
Work Highlights
- Debevoise secured an acquittal for Hernán López, a former Fox executive, in connection with charges of bribery.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at Debevoise are organized and produce an excellent work product."
"Debevoise have a global team with a broad variety of capabilities. They are very seasoned and strategic."
"The team at Debevoise are organized and produce an excellent work product."
"Debevoise have a global team with a broad variety of capabilities. They are very seasoned and strategic."
Notable Practitioners
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.
"Bruce is a leading FCPA lawyer."
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 is exceptionally smart."
"Kara is fantastic. She is thoughtful, detail-oriented and creative with her defense strategy."
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.
"He has great finesse in his communication and is able to connect with all."
"Andrew is exceptionally knowledgeable in his field."
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.
Jane Shvets is regularly called upon by clients seeking compliance counsel, offering deep expertise in cross-border investigations.
"Jane is extremely thoughtful and diligent. She provides wonderful client care and is deeply knowledgeable about the DOJ and SEC."
Ranked Lawyers at
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
USA - Nationwide