Band 3
Provided by Cuneyt Akay
White Collar Defense & Investigations
Litigation
Food, Beverage & Agribusiness
Cuneyt A. Akay is an anti-corruption lawyer focused on helping clients comply with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and the UK Bribery Act. Cuneyt designs, builds, and implements effective compliance programs for clients around the world. Cuneyt’s experience includes conducting internal investigations, performing compliance risk assessments, handling pre-and post-acquisition compliance due diligence, training staff and third parties on compliance requirements, and assisting in the monitoring and auditing of anti-corruption programs.
Cuneyt also represents clients in complex civil litigation, class actions, and appellate proceedings in both state and federal courts throughout the country. In addition, he advises clients on governmental matters, including election law issues, ballot initiatives, campaign finance, and administrative proceedings.
Concentrations:
FCPA and anti-corruption compliance
Corporate internal investigations
M&A compliance due diligence
Complex commercial litigation
Government litigation and election law
Participant, Colorado General Counsel Group, 2017-2018
Graduate, Leadership Denver, Class of 2016
Member, Board of Directors, Colorado I Have A Dream Foundation, 2014-Present
Member, Board of Trustees, University Preparatory School, 2011-Present
Member, DenverForward (Mayor-elect Hancock) City Attorney Search Committee, 2011
Volunteer, Colorado Close Up, 2008-Present
Member, Board of Directors, Ballpark Neighborhood Association, 2014-2016
Member, American Bar Association
Member, Colorado Bar Association
Member, Denver Bar Association
Member, International Bar Association
Education:
J.D., The George Washington University Law School, 2007; Runner-up, Best Overall Competitor, Van Vleck Constitutional Law Moot Court Competition; Member, Moot Court Board
B.A., Government, Cornell University, 2001; College of Arts and Sciences Dean's List
Provided by Chambers
Cuneyt Akay is a litigation and appellate lawyer, who focuses on anti-corruption and bribery laws. He regularly helps clients within and outside of the US and specializes in FCPA, the UK Bribery Act, commercial and government litigation and election laws.
Provided by Chambers
Cuneyt provides practical advice that meets the needs of the business.
The team is responsive, practical and strategic, giving great insights.
His responsiveness is stellar and so is his thoroughness.
Cuneyt provides practical advice that meets the needs of the business.
The team is responsive, practical and strategic, giving great insights.
His responsiveness is stellar and so is his thoroughness.
