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Paul Hastings LLP

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Paul Hastings LLP

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FCPA - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Paul Hastings' versatile anticorruption group is frequently retained to advise major corporations from a variety of industry sectors. The practice regularly defends clients facing high-stakes FCPA investigations by government agencies as well as providing due diligence and compliance advice relating to substantial company acquisitions. It has noted experts in matters arising from areas such as life sciences and energy with considerable international experience, regularly handling multijurisdictional cases involving countries in Latin America, Asia and Europe. The group is also recognized for its increasing expertise in monitorships.

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Work Highlights

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  • Paul Hastings continued to advise ABB on its FCPA post‑resolution self‑reporting obligations to the SEC. The team has successfully ended the DOJ‑mandated compliance enhancements.

Strengths

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  • Paul Hastings is very responsive to client needs. The team takes a collaborative approach to finding the best possible outcomes. They ask questions and seek our input so they can serve our interests and needs best.

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  • Paul Hastings stands out for the depth of its team, diverse skillsets and understanding of the industry.

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  • Paul Hastings delivers best-in-class service on FCPA matters. Their practice is differentiated by its practical enforcement insight and ability to translate complex issues into clear, actionable advice.

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  • The Paul Hastings team demonstrates an extraordinary ability to deal with extremely complex matters. Their team brings big-picture, creative thinking combined with attention to detail.

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  • I trust Paul Hastings implicitly to identify the real issues, provide clear guidance and remain disciplined about scope.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Robert Luskin
    Robert Luskin

    Robert Luskin

    Robert Luskin is a partner at Paul Hastings who demonstrates substantial experience handling high-stakes FCPA-related investigations and enforcement proceedings for major companies, achieving a number of high-profile settlements on behalf of his clients.

    • Bob is a true expert in his field. He has a strong ability to absorb the information provided by his team and present it to authorities in a clear and concise manner.

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    • Bob Luskin has a gigantic intellect. He can grasp the most complex situations with ease.

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  • John S. (Jay) Darden
    John S. (Jay) Darden

    John S. (Jay) Darden

    John Darden is a Paul Hastings' partner and seasoned practitioner with notable experience conducting internal investigations. He is frequently called upon to advise on FCPA compliance matters and to represent individuals and corporations under investigation by the DOJ and SEC.

    • Jay is a smart and practical lawyer. He efficiently manages teams to get good results for the client.

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    • Jay is a "no-brainer" decision. He is available and very quick in answering demands. He is one of the best lawyers I have worked with in the US.

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    • Jay is a wonderful lawyer. He is really good at understanding how to communicate a complicated area of the law.

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  • Corinne A. Lammers
    Corinne A. Lammers

    Corinne A. Lammers

    Corinne Lammers is a partner at Paul Hastings based out of their Washington, DC office. She is noted for her significant experience in enforcement, investigations and compliance program strategy.

    • Corinne is a go-to lawyer for anything compliance related.

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    • Corinne is an expert in compliance program design and implementation. She is very attentive to client needs and proactive in finding solutions.

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    • Corinne brings excellence and care to all she does. You want her in your corner, testing blind spots and finding solutions together as a partner.

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    • Corinne is one of the best compliance‑programme designers and testers in the industry.

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    • Cori is an outstanding lawyer. She is thoughtful, practical and highly reliable.

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  • John Buretta
    John Buretta

    John Buretta

    John Buretta is chair of the investigations and regulatory enforcement practice at Cravath. He is sought out by corporate clients and their high-level employees in need of representation in complex government investigations, frequently advising across a range of industry sectors.

    • John Buretta is a good, strong lawyer. He brings his capacity and smarts to the matters.

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    • John is very good and capable. He is a competent lawyer.

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    • John is really calm and analytical. He has the confidence of his clients.

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  • Kwame Manley
    Kwame Manley

    Kwame Manley

    Kwame Manley co-chairs the global litigation department at Paul Hastings. He is noted for his experience as a DOJ-appointed monitor as well as representation for clients facing investigations into global FCPA violations.

    • Kwame is an exceptional lawyer who manages to juggle extremely complex litigation across several jurisdictions while providing first-class service to his clients.

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    • Kwame is very good at communicating with clients and looking for innovative solutions. He is focused on achieving the best outcome for the client.

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