Chambers Review
Accomplished FCPA group, which combines notable investigations experience with a deep bench of white-collar attorneys and former federal prosecutors. Acts across wide-ranging global industries including construction, energy, investment banking and consumer goods. Covers the full gamut of anticorruption and antibribery matters, from providing M&A due diligence advice through to defense during major government investigations. Regularly acts 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 acted for Keppel Corporation following allegations that its shipbuilding subsidiary made decades of bribe payments to Brazilian officials. The firm negotiated a three-party settlement in Brazil, Singapore and the United States.
Strengths
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"They possess great expertise and good judgment. The team is proactive and responsive."
"They are experts in legal, cultural and strategic nuances and have in-depth business acumen."
"The firm has a strong focus on the client's changing needs and time lines in a very dynamic environment. They provide pragmatic options and solutions."
"They possess great expertise and good judgment. The team is proactive and responsive."
"They are experts in legal, cultural and strategic nuances and have in-depth business acumen."
"The firm has a strong focus on the client's changing needs and time lines in a very dynamic environment. They provide pragmatic options and solutions."
Notable Practitioners
Bruce Yannett's highly respected FCPA enforcement practice frequently sees him represent major clients from sectors including technology, energy and financial services.
"Bruce is extremely responsive and knowledgeable. He is a true expert and is focused on finding practical solutions. Bruce is great at setting the framework within which the client can operate." "He can command a room when necessary. He brings a certain depth of expertise and gravitas."
As former head of the SEC Enforcement Division's FCPA unit, Kara Brockmeyer offers enviable experience acting in major anticorruption investigations and provides additional expertise counseling clients on FCPA compliance programs.
"Kara possesses superior commercial awareness." "She brings strategic thought from a practical company management perspective."
Andrew Levine is considered a go-to by Latin American companies facing high-stakes allegations of FCPA violations, and is often called on to conduct internal investigations and advise on compliance programs.
"Andrew got up to speed incredibly quickly with a very complicated and complex series of circumstances and events and presented deeply insightful, nuanced and balanced findings." "He is focused on pragmatic solutions."
Jane Shvets is regularly called upon by clients seeking compliance counsel. She offers deep expertise in cross-border investigations.
"Jane is an outstanding FCPA practitioner." "She is a very good subject matter expert. Jane is a fine consultant on investigations strategy, she has a very good understanding of how businesses work and is very analytical."