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Paul Hastings' versatile anticorruption group is frequently retained to advise major corporations from a variety of industry sectors. The practice regularly defends clients facing high-stakes FCPA investigations by government agencies as well as providing due diligence and compliance advice relating to substantial company acquisitions. The lawyers are noted experts in matters arising from areas such as life sciences and energy with considerable international experience, regularly handling multijurisdictional cases involving countries in Latin America, Asia and Europe. The group is also recognized for its increasing expertise in monitorships.
Work Highlights
- Paul Hastings was international coordinating counsel for Credit Suisse in connection with a cross-border enforcement investigation arising out of a capital markets transaction.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Paul Hastings has very profound expertise in FCPA with in-depth knowledge of expectations and opinions from the authorities."
"The Paul Hastings team is very knowledgeable with depth from partners to associates and good geographic spread."
"Paul Hastings is a real go-to for anything complex and high-stakes."
"Paul Hastings has very profound expertise in FCPA with in-depth knowledge of expectations and opinions from the authorities."
"The Paul Hastings team is very knowledgeable with depth from partners to associates and good geographic spread."
"Paul Hastings is a real go-to for anything complex and high-stakes."
Notable Practitioners
Robert Luskin is a partner at Paul Hastings who demonstrates substantial experience handling high-stakes FCPA-related investigations and enforcement proceedings for major companies, achieving a number of high-profile settlements on behalf of his clients.
"When Bob is in the meeting, people listen and take note of what he has to say. He has a wealth of experience and knowledge."
"Bob is outrageously talented."
John Darden is a Paul Hastings' partner and seasoned practitioner with notable experience conducting internal investigations. He is frequently called upon to advise on FCPA compliance matters and to represent individuals and corporations under investigation by the DOJ and SEC.
"John is wonderful. He can strategize and communicate very well."
"John's interpersonal skills are phenomenal. He is charming and engaging while being whip smart."
Nathaniel Edmonds heads Paul Hastings' DC litigation group and previously served in high-ranking positions in the FCPA unit of the DOJ's fraud section. He brings this impressive experience to bear in the defense of clients involved in major DOJ and SEC investigations.
"Nathaniel is really fantastic."
"He has a huge ability to retain information throughout complex and sophisticated investigations and consistently produce high-quality work."
Kwame Manley chairs the global investigations and white-collar defense group at Paul Hastings. He is noted for his experience as a DOJ-appointed monitor as well as representation for clients facing investigations into global FCPA violations.
"Kwame has a global and big-picture perspective while managing to know all topics in detail."
"Kwame is cooperative, collaborative and very collegial. His entire approach is incredibly refreshing and transparent. He's an extremely diplomatic, charismatic and competent lawyer."
"Kwame is extremely knowledgeable of the fields in which he works, both from a US and global perspective. He is very thorough, responsive and very pleasant to deal with."
Corinne Lammers is a partner at Paul Hastings based out of its Washington, DC office. She is noted for her significant experience in enforcement, investigations and compliance program strategy.
"Corinne is involved in thought leadership and innovation around compliance, programs and controls. Everything enforcement are looking into, she is super on."
"Corinne is very sophisticated on fraud and corruption matters as well as having a lot of experience with litigation which she can apply to her compliance advice."
"She is thorough, efficient and effective, particularly in very sensitive matters."