FCPA

WilmerHale's highly regarded white-collar group counsels and defends corporate clients during investigations and enforcement actions. The practice provides extensive advice during internal investigations as well as on structuring FCPA compliance programs and transactional due diligence. The team possesses considerable international expertise, particularly in matters concerning Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. Its practitioners represent clients from a broad range of industries, including global leaders in technology, financial services and manufacturing. They also provide further expertise guiding clients through post-settlement reporting obligations to regulators.

"Wilmer stays in close touch with clients, responds quickly and helpfully, and provides every level of service from one-off advice on critical issues to management of complex investigations and compliance projects."

"WilmerHale are trusted counsel to advise on antibribery compliance issues. They have very strong expertise in this area."

"WilmerHale very quickly get smart on the facts."

WilmerHale represented Glencore in its $1.186 billion resolution of bribery and market manipulation charges with the US, UK and Brazilian enforcement authorities.

Jay Holtmeier is co-leader of the FCPA and anticorruption group at WilmerHale. He is a fine choice of counsel for clients under investigation for alleged FCPA violations, as well as those seeking to implement compliance programs. "Jay has good judgment, is very responsive and is a good client advocate." "Jay is a titan of the FCPA Bar. He is a thought partner, strategic and thorough." "He is one of the leading experts in FCPA investigations and antibribery compliance. He is very responsive and provides excellent and practical advice that takes into account our business model and needs."

Kimberly Parker is cochair of WilmerHale's white-collar defense and investigations practice. She offers expertise in the full range of FCPA-related issues, including regulatory and internal investigations and compliance programs. "Kim is sharp, efficient and gets it across the line in a pointed way." "Kim is a fantastic lawyer. She understands what the client needs and nails the issue."

Erin Sloane is a WilmerHale partner based in its New York office. She has a well-regarded FCPA practice which encompasses high-profile corporate monitorships, compliance counseling and the handling of government investigations on behalf of both individuals and corporate clients. "Erin is highly credible in FCPA." "Erin stays in close contact with her clients and their business needs."

Christopher Cestaro is a Washington, DC-based partner at WilmerHale. He has an excellent pedigree in advising clients on FCPA investigations and high-profile enforcement matters, with clients benefiting from his wealth of experience as the former chief of the DOJ's FCPA unit. "Chris brings real expertise to white-collar investigations and FCPA in particular being a real authority." "Chris is very thoughtful and measured."