Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates, FCPA

About

Provided by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

Skadden has extensive experience and a deep history in advising and defending clients in matters involving the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and related international laws, including the U.K. Bribery Act 2010 and laws implementing the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention and U.N. Convention Against Corruption. Our work in this area began long before the recent uptick in enforcement by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Department of Justice (DOJ), and we have represented companies, audit and special committees, and individuals in some of the most significant enforcement matters brought by government authorities.

Our global reach, depth and experience enable us to perform fact-finding and analysis in connection with complex business matters in every country in which our clients conduct business. We are well versed in the issues that arise in multi-jurisdictional investigations and we successfully have navigated the complicated legal landscape when business conduct results in international proceedings that require a strategically coordinated response.

Chambers Review

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FCPA - USA - Nationwide

Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Afflilates offers extensive transactional expertise, readily combined with an impressive global network of resources. The practice frequently advises clients with substantial international interests on M&A due diligence matters, and also regularly defends clients facing investigation under the FCPA and other anticorruption statutes. The group represents high-level corporate clients across a range of industries, including healthcare and energy, and is also experienced in representing senior executives facing allegations of FCPA violations and corruption.

Notable practitioners

Anita B. Bandy is a key contact in Washington, DC.

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Work Highlights

Skadden represented Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings in the resolution of an FCPA investigation by the SEC relating to the company’s former indirect, non-wholly-owned Chinese subsidiary, Clear Media Limited. Skadden’s representation resulted in convincing the DOJ to decline pursuing any charges against CCOH.

Strengths

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The firm has a good number of lawyers in different seniority levels who are knowledgeable and also hard-working.

FCPA respondent
USA