FCPA
Global Guide 2024 : USA
Band 1
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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has 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. Its 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.
Work Highlights
- Debevoise served as global counsel to Shell regarding criminal bribery proceedings in Italy resulting in an acquittal of all charges.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Debevoise has great experience in providing international counsel for complex transactions."
"The background and experience of the team is impressive."
"Debevoise has great experience in providing international counsel for complex transactions."
"The background and experience of the team is impressive."
Notable Practitioners
Bruce Yannettis chair of the white-collar and regulatory defense group at Debevoise. His highly respected FCPA enforcement practice frequently sees him represent major clients from sectors including technology, energy and financial services.
"He has unrivaled experience which he is able to package into very practical advice."
Kara Brockmeyer is a Debevoise partner in its Washington, DC office. As former head of the SEC Enforcement Division's FCPA unit, she offers enviable experience acting in major anticorruption investigations and provides additional expertise counseling clients on FCPA compliance programs.
"Kara comes to the table with a fresh perspective on how the government is going to approach something."
"Kara's approach, knowledge level, experience and expertise make her a must-contact for any FCPA issue."
"Kara is very responsive, providing reasonable and actionable advice."
Andrew Levine is a partner at Debevoise who is considered a go-to by Latin American companies facing high-stakes allegations of FCPA violations. He is often called on to conduct internal investigations and advise on compliance programs.
"Andrew is always very responsive. He makes everyone feel like they have a seat at the table."
"Andrew brings valuable, reasonable and pragmatic advice."
"Andrew's advice on FCPA issues is very valuable."