Anti-Corruption & Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
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.
Mark Mendelsohn and Adam Givertz Discuss Compliance Guidelines for Canadian Companies
- Events
- March 2, 2017
Litigation partner Mark F. Mendelsohn and corporate partner Adam M. Givertz participated in the Canada Institute's Anti-Corruption and Bribery Compliance program "Cost-effective responses to an escalating enforcement environment." Mark co-chaired the event and joined several panel discussions covering topics such as: the extent to which Canadian multinational companies are subject to the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the U.K.'s Bribery Act, how to develop and implement compliance programs, and how to address an investigation. Adam joined a panel discussion on anti-corruption due diligence for M&A transactions. The program took place January 30-31 in Toronto.
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