FCPA | USA

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP have an accomplished FCPA group, which combines notable investigations experience with a deep bench of white-collar attorneys and former federal prosecutors. The practice acts across wide-ranging global industries including construction, energy, investment banking and consumer goods. The team offers the full gamut of anticorruption and antibribery matters, from providing M&A due diligence advice through to defense during major government investigations. Their attorneys regularly act for clients in complex settlement negotiations involving government agencies in the USA and around the world, fielding substantial expertise in matters relating to Latin America.

Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP's preeminent FCPA practice has deep experience across the full spectrum of anticorruption matters. Its impressive bench strength includes not only US-based experts but also a number of highly skilled practitioners in foreign jurisdictions, with a particular presence in Asia and Latin America. The group is fully equipped to handle complex multijurisdictional investigations, compliance counseling and monitorships. The practitioners regularly advise major corporates, including Fortune 500 companies, along with boards of directors and senior executives. The practice works across a number of highly regulated sectors, including pharmaceuticals, financial services, energy and technology.

Morrison Foerster's thriving FCPA practice has a strong bench of attorneys that includes a number of former federal prosecutors and regulatory experts. The firm frequently conducts internal investigations on behalf of large corporations and their executives, as well as advising on complex anticorruption investigations brought by the US and international governments. It is particularly noted for its strong reputation in the technology space, and in Asian markets, and also has an impressive client roster in the pharmaceutical, construction and retail sectors – and a growing reputation in Latin America. It handles a broad range of compliance matters including corporate monitorships.

Paul Hastings' versatile anticorruption group is frequently retained to advise major corporations from a variety of industry sectors. The practice regularly defends clients facing high-stakes FCPA investigations by government agencies as well as providing due diligence and compliance advice relating to substantial company acquisitions. It has noted experts in matters arising from areas such as life sciences and energy with considerable international experience, regularly handling multijurisdictional cases involving countries in Latin America, Asia and Europe. The group is also recognized for its increasing expertise in monitorships.

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 healthcare. They also provide further expertise guiding clients through post-settlement reporting obligations to regulators.

Covington & Burling LLP has a strong white-collar defense practice, advising on a variety of antibribery and anticorruption compliance issues. The firm fields a robust bench of accomplished practitioners with substantial prior experience in government agencies who regularly investigate and resolve FCPA investigations for a roster of significant clients. The group is able to call on a strong network of experts across the USA, along with noted practitioners in the firm's London and Shanghai offices. Their attorneys are recognized for their impressive understanding of global anticorruption matters, most notably in the pharmaceutical and technology industries.

Davis Polk's robust practice possesses deep expertise defending clients in high-stakes global FCPA investigations. The practice leverages its considerable weight in corporate matters to provide comprehensive advice on compliance during key transactions and internal reviews. The firm is able to draw on its significant global network to represent clients in multijurisdictional matters involving countries across Asia, South America and Europe. Its broad client roster includes financial services institutions, multinational pharmaceutical firms and leading technology companies, as well as individual executives.

Miller & Chevalier maintain a strong standing in anticorruption matters involving the FCPA. Their superb compliance offering has extensive experience in everything from transactional due diligence to major corporate monitorships. The broad spread of talent level fields a strong group of attorneys with notable cross-border expertise. The practice is frequently called upon to handle high-stakes global investigations involving jurisdictions considered at high risk for corruption, including vast experience in Latin American matters. The group is active across a wide range of sectors, including life sciences, energy and telecommunications.

Ropes & Gray LLP boasts an international practice with extensive multijurisdictional expertise, regularly defending clients in FCPA investigations and enforcement proceedings. The practice is adept at handling matters concerning violations of both US and foreign anticorruption laws, such as the UK Bribery Act. It also has significant experience in transactional due diligence concerning anticorruption, anti-money laundering and sanctions laws. Its practitioners have notable experience in the private equity space as well as advising a number of pharmaceutical, energy and technology companies. They are also well equipped to serve as independent compliance monitors for large corporations. The practice continues to increase its coverage in Latin America.

Kirkland & Ellis' skilled white-collar defense group boasts strong expertise in FCPA-related matters and international antibribery laws. The practice is experienced in handling multijurisdictional investigations on behalf of large multinational companies, not least in private equity and financial services. The lawyers work with clients on their internal requirements concerning anticorruption, including compliance advice and due diligence. The group is able to bring to bear the firm's wider expertise on related areas of risk including securities litigation, economic sanctions and money-laundering issues. It also draws upon a global footprint to provide an integrated approach to complex cross-border proceedings.

Latham & Watkins have a notable international practice with a deep bench of former federal prosecutors and SEC officials. The practice is well equipped to handle major cross-border investigations, including those arising out of alleged FCPA violations and other anticorruption matters. The team also provides ongoing compliance advice, including the structuring and implementation of compliance programs. The practitioners act for clients in cases across multiple jurisdictions, including in Africa, the Middle East and Asia, and regularly represent companies and individuals in the financial services and pharmaceutical industries, among others.

Simpson & Thacher's impressive FCPA practice is experienced in representing corporations and individual clients in high-stakes DOJ and SEC investigations. The practice is able to draw on the expertise of a number of attorneys with significant experience serving in high-level government positions. The group demonstrates further expertise in counseling clients on the development and implementation of corporate compliance programs. The lawyers hold an impressive portfolio of clients in a range of sectors, including telecoms and medical device companies.

Cadwalader offer a preeminent white-collar defense practice that boasts experienced FCPA practitioners. Adept at handling corporate representations, the practice is well versed in enforcement counsel as well as compliance advice. The group is frequently called upon to represent clients across highly regulated industries such as energy, pharmaceutical and national defense.

Cleary is highlighted for its strong anti-corruption and investigations practice. The firm is adept at representing clients in investigations by the DOJ, SEC and regulatory authorities in foreign jurisdictions. The group is also noted for its ability to conduct internal investigations and to provide assistance with compliance matters. It is frequently called upon to defend clients from a range of different industries such as telecommunications, technology and energy.

McDermott Will & Schulte houses distinguished white-collar practitioners adept at representing top companies and high-profile individuals in complex FCPA investigations. The group also offer notable strength in corporate monitorship roles and compliance programs.

Paul, Weiss houses a strong FCPA practice bolstered by significant capabilities in white-collar defense and securities law. Its enviable bench includes a number of former senior government officials and prosecutors, adept at navigating highly complex FCPA investigations brought by government agencies as well as those conducted internally. The practice also demonstrates strength in transactional support and the development of risk-based compliance programs. The group is also noted for its expert defense of leading domestic and foreign corporations, as well as individual senior executives from a wide variety of industries including energy, construction and financial services.

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP's respected practice covers the full breadth of issues relating to the FCPA. The team provides robust compliance and transactional advice in addition to defending clients during investigations. It is well equipped to represent leading financial institutions, multinational companies and individual executives both domestically and abroad. The lawyers act for clients across a range of sectors, including energy, construction and mining. They also have notable experience advising on matters involving allegations of corruption across Africa, the Middle East and Asia.

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP's well-regarded practice regularly serves as FCPA counsel to high-profile individuals and corporations. The practice is known for advising clients across a range of industry sectors during investigations that often concern widespread international operations. The team also offers high-level expertise in relation to transactional due diligence and the structuring of compliance programs. The group is particularly active in the oil and gas, financial services and manufacturing sectors. It is also adept at handling investigations across multiple jurisdictions with support from its global office network.

Hecker Fink LLP is an east coast boutique law firm with offices in Washington, DC and New York. Its litigation prowess sees it well placed to assist clients in both internal and government facing investigations. The firm is particularly well known for their individual representation, providing senior executives and high-profile individuals criminal defense and counsel through complex anti-corruption and bribery investigations.

Hogan Lovells is a global firm with substantial capabilities in FCPA matters and notable expertise in handling high-profile investigations by the DOJ and SEC. The practice also provides assistance with internal investigations and compliance advice. Its impressive client list includes multinational corporations from a variety of sectors, such as pharmaceuticals, technology and energy. The group is known for its global anticorruption expertise, particularly in World Bank investigations and overlapping FCPA issues.

Hughes Hubbard is noted for its role in a number of major investigations, with an impressive client following in the construction, energy and aerospace sectors. The practice advises clients on internal investigations and compliance reviews, as well as providing transactional due diligence and monitorship assistance.

Jacobson Lopez PLLC has a notable FCPA practice with a strong bench of attorneys that includes former federal prosecutors. The team possesses considerable international expertise. The group is routinely engaged on high-stakes internal and government investigations, as well as compliance work.

King & Spalding LLP has a notable anticorruption practice with a strong reputation in the Middle East, South America and African markets. The team is routinely engaged in high-stakes internal and government investigations. The firm also handles a broad range of compliance matters.

Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP has a notable FCPA practice that consists of a number of former prosecutors and in-house counsel. With a strong global footprint, the firm is able to provide global advice and representation for clients responding to anticorruption and bribery inquiries across multiple jurisdictions.

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP is a highly respected litigation shop increasingly recognized for its FCPA capabilities. The practice is called on by major corporations facing complex investigations by the DOJ and SEC. Its strong global footprint lends itself to deft handling of cross-border matters.

Skadden 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.

Steptoe LLP'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.

Vinson & Elkins LLP draws on a deep bench of federal prosecutors to expertly advise individuals and corporations on high-stakes FCPA investigations. The group demonstrates further expertise in guiding clients on compliance matters.

Williams & Connolly LLP has an impressive FCPA practice, experienced in representing individuals and corporations in criminal investigations. The team houses an impressive bench of courtroom advocates adept at handling enforcement proceedings before the DOJ and SEC.