FCPA
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 1
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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. They 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 represented Companhia Energética de Minas Gerais in DOJ and SEC investigations regarding potential FCPA violations in relation to the company's various acquisitions and contracts.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Paul Hastings has a top notch team which is very knowledgeable and experienced in their area."
"The firm knows that the goal is to best assist the client and the team works collaboratively to achieve that outcome. They are always very coordinated in their approach and in the sharing of information."
"Paul Hastings is a sophisticated firm that is both responsive and timely."
"Paul Hastings has a top notch team which is very knowledgeable and experienced in their area."
"The firm knows that the goal is to best assist the client and the team works collaboratively to achieve that outcome. They are always very coordinated in their approach and in the sharing of information."
"Paul Hastings is a sophisticated firm that is both responsive and timely."
Notable Practitioners
Timothy Dickinson is senior counsel at Paul Hastings. He is an anticorruption specialist with extensive experience handling FCPA-related issues for clients from a broad array of industries. He continues to assist clients with compliance issues, including overhauling global policies and overseeing monitorship programs.
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.
"Robert is a brilliant lawyer who is very adept at managing complex issues. He is extremely strong at distilling considerable amounts of information to gather the true issues at hand and present these to authorities in a clear, concise and transparent manner."
"Bob is very experienced, knowledgeable and he has tremendous judgment."
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.
"Jay is a terrific lawyer. He is a really smart and talented advocate."
Nathaniel Edmonds cochairs 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 very calm and measured in his reactions."
Corinne Lammers is a partner at Paul Hastings based out of their Washington, DC office. She is noted for her significant experience in enforcement, investigations and compliance program strategy.
"Corinne is an excellent lawyer for coordinating and delivering large engagements with numerous work streams. She provides a flexible and innovative approach to finding a solution."
"She is a smart and capable lawyer."
"Corinne is very calm and measured in her reactions."
Kwame Manley cochairs the global litigation department 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 is very adept at handling client needs and expectations and his client management skills are very strong. He is very focused on the key issues and the tasks that must be completed to move cases forward toward resolutions."
"Kwame is a supremely talented advocate."
"He knows the law extremely well and has very good relationships with clients."
Ranked Lawyers at
Paul Hastings LLP
USA - Nationwide