WilmerHale, FCPA | Chambers USA Profile

About

Provided by WilmerHale

Companies facing high-stakes government and internal investigations, as well as those seeking anti-corruption risk assessments, M&A guidance and ad hoc counseling, rely on WilmerHale. Clients benefit from the advice of our experienced anti-corruption lawyers with extensive knowledge in all aspects of the field. We represent companies and individuals in DOJ, SEC, UK Serious Fraud Office, and Chinese Administration for Industry and Commerce investigations; perform internal investigations on the ground in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Latin America and elsewhere; conduct risk assessments and benchmarking; advise on strategic transactions; develop and enhance compliance programs; offer ongoing and real-time counseling; and draft and conduct anti-corruption training. In addition to our strong US-based team, clients benefit from our lawyers with extensive anti-corruption experience based in our UK, Germany and China offices.

Our team ranks among the top in the industry and is tied with one other firm for advising on the most FCPA public settlements since late 2008. In 2016 alone, WilmerHale handled five DOJ and/or SEC settlements, along with a publicly announced DOJ/SEC declination. The firm has also obtained numerous non-public declinations for clients who were under investigation by enforcement authorities.

To learn more about our FCPA Practice, click here: https://www.wilmerhale.com/en/solutions/foreign-corrupt-practices-act-and-anti-corruption

Chambers Review

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FCPA - USA - Nationwide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

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. Their practitioners represent clients from a broad range of industries, including global leaders in technology, financial services and healthcare. They also provide further expertise guiding clients through post-settlement reporting obligations to regulators.

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Work Highlights

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WilmerHale represented Fresenius Medical Care as FCPA compliance monitor.

Strengths

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"The team at Wilmer is incredibly knowledgeable about practice areas, trends and the priorities articulated by enforcement authorities in US. They provide knowledgeable advice that is also tailored to the business."

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"WilmerHale has an excellent handle of complex issues in the FCPA space."

FCPA respondent
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"The firm is exceptional in this area. The team is very practical and hands-on."

FCPA respondent
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"WilmerHale has an excellent handle of complex issues in the FCPA space."

FCPA respondent
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"The firm is exceptional in this area. The team is very practical and hands-on."

FCPA respondent
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Notable Practitioners

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Jay Holtmeier

Band 1

Jay Holtmeier is coleader 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 is incredible knowledgeable about the FCPA. He handles thorny FCPA issues with finesse."

"He has a strong understanding of investigations."

"Jay is a superb lawyer."

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Kimberly Parker

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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 just fantastic and exceptional in every way. She is able to analyze complicated facts really quickly and solve the issues very fast."

"Kim Parker is one of the best FCPA lawyers around. She is extremely credible and hard-working."

"She is a go-to for FCPA advice."

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Erin Sloane

Band 2

Erin Sloane is a WilmerHale partner based in their 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 widely respected by the government and the defense bar. She is unflappable, tactical, thoughtful and measured."

"Erin is extremely knowledgeable."

"She is a very talented lawyer."

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Christopher J Cestaro

Band 3

Christopher Cestaro is a Washington, DC based partner at WilmerHale. He has an excellent pedigree in advising clients in 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 does a great job of distilling his advice in a way that is always clear and easy to follow."

"Chris is very precise in his answers and very direct. He cuts to the chase and provides his advice in a streamlined manner."

"He is extremely knowledgeable."

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