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Anti-Corruption & Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

Our team has unsurpassed experience in counseling and defending U.S. and foreign companies and individuals in matters relating to the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and similar anti-corruption laws. We are frequently contacted when a potential corruption issue arises, and are go-to counsel for investigations and enforcement proceedings before the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Multilateral Development Banks, including the World Bank. In addition, we advise clients considering transactions in high-risk markets or with business partners with high anti-corruption risks. We also counsel clients who are designing compliance programs and in conducting risk assessments.

Awards & Recognition

Paul, Weiss Ranked by Global Investigations Review in 2022 “GIR 30”

Paul, Weiss was ranked for the third consecutive year by Global Investigations Review in its annual “GIR 30” list, which recognizes the best law firms for complex multijurisdictional corporate investigations.

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Events

Mark Mendelsohn to Speak on Issues for In-House Counsel in FCPA Investigations at PLI Program

Litigation partner Mark Mendelsohn will be a panelist at The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and International Anti-Corruption Developments 2023 program hosted by the Practising Law Institute (PLI).

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Client News

DOJ Awards FIFA Foundation $201 Million in Restitution as Compensation for Criminal Activities of Former Football Officials

Paul, Weiss represented FIFA in its successful application for remission from the U.S. Department of Justice as compensation for losses the organization suffered as a victim of decades of corruption schemes by former football officials.

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Events

Mark Mendelsohn Speaks at the ABA’s 37th National Institute on White Collar Crime

Litigation partner Mark Mendelsohn spoke at the American Bar Association’s 37th National Institute on White Collar Crime. 

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Events

Mark Mendelsohn Participates in Regulatory Compliance Watch Webinar

Litigation partner Mark Mendelsohn spoke on the panel “Diligence, Done: Navigate AML, FCPA & Sanctions” as part of a Regulatory Compliance Watch webinar.

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Events

Chris Boehning to Address FIFA Global Compliance Summit

Litigation partner Chris Boehning will speak at the Fourth FIFA Compliance Summit about “The Importance of Compliance to FIFA’s Victim Remission Petition with the U.S. Department of Justice.”

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Awards & Recognition

Chris Boehning Named a “Northeast Trailblazer” by The American Lawyer

Litigation partner Chris Boehning was named by The American Lawyer as a “Northeast Trailblazer.”

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Awards & Recognition

Mark Mendelsohn Selected as a Top FCPA Practitioner by GIR

Litigation partner Mark Mendelsohn was selected by Global Investigations Review (GIR) as a “Top FCPA Practitioner.”

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Client News

Paul, Weiss Successfully Resolves FCPA Investigation for Westport Fuel Systems

Paul, Weiss represented Westport Fuel Systems, Inc. in its settlement with the SEC in a matter alleging violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act in connection with a transaction involving Westport’s Chinese joint venture.

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