About

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Baker McKenzie has one of the top Foreign Corrupt Practices Act teams in the United States. Our lawyers include nationwide experts who have been dealing with the regulatory and enforcement agencies for decades. Across our US offices, our group consists of seasoned investigators and white-collar defense attorneys, several former federal prosecutors and SEC enforcement lawyers with more than 140 years of collective DOJ experience, as well as corporate lawyers and litigators, typically with subject matter or geographical expertise, who have extensive experience assisting companies with their anti-corruption compliance efforts.  

We are best known for conducting multi-layered, multi-jurisdictional investigations and defending clients in cross-border enforcement actions, as well as providing risk management advice in a variety of practice areas -- anti-bribery and corruption, trade compliance, sanctions and boycotts, customs, cybersecurity, data privacy, AML and financial regulatory, ESG, health and safety, tax and supply chain. This is achieved through Baker McKenzie's hallmark of collaboration and fluency, between offices, jurisdictions, practice areas, industry groups and technical disciplines. We bring together the best team for our clients' needs, leveraging our deep experience in cross-border and parallel investigations, local expertise and subject matter expertise. 

Chambers Review

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FCPA - USA - Nationwide
5
Band 5
What the team is known for

Baker McKenzie has a strong anticorruption practice with substantial experience in negotiating with law enforcement agencies around the world. They regularly advise clients with international interests on compliance with the FCPA, as well as other global laws and regulations. The practice is able to draw on its well-established platform across continents to provide integrated cross-border support. Their practitioners represent multinational corporations along with senior executives and employees in a diverse range of industries, including pharmaceuticals and energy.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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William Devaney
5
William Devaney
5
Band 5

William Devaney is chair of Baker McKenzie's North American litigation and government enforcement group. He is able to represent both individuals and corporations in FCPA matters including internal and government facing investigations.

Ranked Lawyers at
Baker McKenzie

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USA - Nationwide

FCPA

William Devaney
5
William Devaney
5
Band 5

Members

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Jerome Tomas

Jerome Tomas

Head of Department

Peter Tomczak

Head of Department

William Devaney

William Devaney

Head of Department