Ropes & Gray LLP, FCPA | Chambers Global Profile

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Ropes & Gray’s award winning anti-corruption and international risk practice offers a top-tier team, including a number of former federal prosecutors and enforcement attorneys from U.S. Attorney’s offices, the SEC, and the DOJ, notably two former members of the FCPA Unit, who advise clients on all aspects of anti-corruption related issues across the globe. Firm-wide, our attorneys are fluent in over 50 languages and possess an in-depth understanding of our clients’ businesses and industries, as well as the cultural environments in which they operate and have also developed close relationships with U.S., European, Asian, Latin American, Middle Eastern and African law firms.

To learn more about our practice, please visit: https://www.ropesgray.com/practices/Anti-Corruption-International-Risk.aspx

Chambers Review

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FCPA - USA

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Ropes & Gray LLP boasts an international practice with extensive multijurisdictional expertise, regularly defending clients in FCPA investigations and enforcement proceedings. The practice is adept at handling matters concerning violations of both US and foreign anticorruption laws, such as the UK Bribery Act. The lawyers also have significant experience in transactional due diligence concerning anticorruption, anti-money laundering and sanctions laws. The practitioners have notable experience in the private equity space as well as advising a number of pharmaceutical, energy and technology companies. They are also well equipped to serve as independent compliance monitors for large corporations. The practice continues to increase its coverage in Latin America.

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Strengths

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"The team provide advice that is digestible, even in complex and nuanced situations."

FCPA respondent
Global

"The team provide really outstanding client service, investing a lot in ensuring they are responsive and meeting the highest of standards."

FCPA respondent
Global

"Ropes & Gray has strong cultural fluency for Latin America, being very nimble with a focus on emerging markets."

FCPA respondent
Global

"The team provide advice that is digestible, even in complex and nuanced situations."

FCPA respondent
Global

"The team provide really outstanding client service, investing a lot in ensuring they are responsive and meeting the highest of standards."

FCPA respondent
Global

"Ropes & Gray has strong cultural fluency for Latin America, being very nimble with a focus on emerging markets."

FCPA respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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Alexandre H Rene

Band 2

Alexandre Rene is a partner at Ropes & Gray based in its Washington, DC office. He is called on by corporations and their executives facing regulatory investigations and complex allegations of FCPA violations. He is noted for his experience in corporate monitorships.

"Alex is smart, thoughtful and hard-working."

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Ryan Rohlfsen

Band 3

Ryan Rohlfsen cochairs the Ropes & Gray anticorruption group and is frequently called on by domestic and international companies under investigation by US regulators for alleged bribery and FCPA violations.

"Ryan is able to design audacious and well-crafted strategies. He is a raw talent providing actionable solutions to clients seeking clarity in a sea of uncertainty."

"Ryan is very responsive."

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María González Calvet

Band 4

María González Calvet is cochair of Ropes & Gray's global anticorruption and international practice. She is recognized for her breadth of experience as a former federal prosecutor and in-house corporate counsel, as well as her leadership in major investigations involving Latin America.

"Maria has an incredible understanding of the cultural and legal nuances of Latin America. She is unbelievably collaborative and laser-focused on solving the problem."

"Maria is very practical and gives good common-sense advice to her clients."

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