FCPA
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
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Chambers Review
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. They are able to draw on the firm's significant global network to represent clients in multijurisdictional matters involving countries across Asia, South America and Europe. Their broad client roster includes financial services institutions, multinational pharmaceutical firms and leading technology companies, as well as individual executives.
Work Highlights
- Davis Polk secured a coordinated resolution of investigations by the DOJ and SEC for Grupo Aval Acciones y Valores S.A in connection with allegations of improper payments to public officials.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team provides very good service and they have very smart lawyers."
"The firm has a very strong FCPA practice with experience around the world."
"Davis Polk are very strong when it comes to advising on complex and sophisticated matters."
"The team provides very good service and they have very smart lawyers."
"The firm has a very strong FCPA practice with experience around the world."
"Davis Polk are very strong when it comes to advising on complex and sophisticated matters."
Notable Practitioners
Daniel Kahn is a Davis Polk partner based out of their Washington, DC office. As a former head of the FCPA unit at the DOJ, he is held in high regard for his mastery of FCPA-related issues. He is capable of assisting clients with both investigations and trials.
"Daniel is extremely knowledgeable and very good at seeing the nuances needed in this practice. He is incredibly responsive."
"He is exceptionally smart."
Angela Burgess is senior counsel at Davis Polk, based in their New York office. She is routinely called on to represent corporations under investigation by the DOJ and SEC for FCPA violations, and offers additional expertise in the implementation of complex compliance programs.
"Angela is fantastic to work with. She is an incredibly experienced FCPA attorney who consistently combines technical legal excellence with a pragmatic approach."
Greg Andres is cohead of the white-collar defense and investigations practice at Davis Polk. He is regularly called upon by clients across the construction and engineering industries to conduct complex, cross-border investigations.
"Greg is excellent and he commands the respect of government prosecutors."
Tatiana Martins is a New York based partner at Davis Polk. She is well known for her focus on Latin America, counseling clients through FCPA investigations, internal reviews and compliance matters.
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