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In today’s climate of ever-increasing global enforcement, it is critical that companies and individuals involved in international business transactions understand and comply with provisions of anti-corruption laws, as well as those related to economic sanctions and export control regulations. Ropes & Gray’s award winning anti-corruption and international risk practice consists of former federal prosecutors and SEC enforcement attorneys who have extensive experience handling regulatory and enforcement initiatives in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas. Firm-wide, our attorneys are fluent in 46 languages and possess an in-depth understanding of our clients’ businesses and industries, as well as the cultural environments in which they operate.

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

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FCPA - USA - Nationwide

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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. It also has significant experience in transactional due diligence concerning anticorruption, anti-money laundering and sanctions laws. Its 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.

Work Highlights

  • Ropes & Gray successfully negotiated with the DOJ to secure the early termination of Glencore’s monitorship.

Strengths

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The Ropes & Gray team provides practical advice, drawing on their experience of handling vast matters.

FCPA respondent
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Ropes & Gray has very good industry and regional knowledge. They work well as a team and provide unmatched client service.

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The Ropes & Gray team is very comprehensive in its assessment and advice. Their team provides a good-quality service. not only responding quickly and promptly but efficiently as well.

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Notable Practitioners

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Alexandre H Rene
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Alexandre H Rene
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Band 1
Alexandre Rene is a partner at Ropes & Gray based in their 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 an incredibly impressive lawyer.

Alex has really distinguished himself as a monitor.

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María González Calvet
4
María González Calvet
4
Band 4

María González Calvet is co-chair of Ropes & Gray's global anticorruption and international risk 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 is a growing star, specialised in Latin American work.

Maria is really good in understanding what the DOJ would expect in a compliance program. She is strong in handling both compliance and investigation matters.

Maria has a very interesting skill set. Her understanding of risk makes her a top lawyer working in the Latin America market.

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Samantha Barrett Badlam
5
Samantha Barrett Badlam
5
Band 5

Samantha Barrett Badlam expertly represents individuals and corporations in high-stakes government and internal investigations concerning potential FCPA violations.

Sam is just a really sharp lawyer. She knows her stuff and our business. I really enjoyed working with her.

Sam is a professional and organised lawyer. She has all the necessary skills to be a successful practitioner in the area.

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Alexandre H Rene
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Alexandre H Rene
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María González Calvet
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María González Calvet
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Samantha Barrett Badlam
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Samantha Barrett Badlam
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