FCPA

Steptoe's established FCPA practice is adept at conducting internal investigations and crafting compliance programs. The firm advises companies across a broad range of industries, including mining, engineering and technology. Its attorneys are deeply familiar with enforcement proceedings relating to violations of other international anticorruption laws, including the UK Bribery Act and World Bank regulations. The practice is able to draw upon a global network of anticorruption experts when advising on multijurisdictional investigations and offers particular expertise in matters relating to Africa, Asia and Latin America.

Lucinda Low leads Steptoe's Brazil-specific initiative focusing on anti-corruption compliance and enforcement. She is a seasoned FCPA practitioner with a particular focus on internal investigations, compliance programs and transactional due diligence. "Lucinda has a phenomenal reputation matched by a solid practice." "Lucinda brings a wealth of experience and perspective."

Iris Bennett is a Washington, DC-based partner at Steptoe. She maintains a well-regarded FCPA investigations practice that covers a large range of jurisdictions, aided by her fluency in Spanish and Portuguese. She has experience serving as a corporate monitor and also conducts internal investigations. "Iris has clear and reliable judgment. She is an attorney who you want when it gets cold and dark." "Iris is a very knowledgeable subject matter expert who is able to handle complex and thorny issues."