FCPA
Global Guide 2024 : USA
Band 3
Contact number
+1 212 455 2000Chambers Review
Simpson & Thacher's impressive FCPA practice is experienced in representing corporations and individual clients in high-stakes DOJ and SEC investigations. The practice is able to draw on the expertise of a number of attorneys with significant experience serving in high-level government positions. The group demonstrates further expertise in counseling clients on the development and implementation of corporate compliance programs. Its lawyers hold an impressive portfolio of clients in a range of sectors, including telecoms and medical device companies.
Work Highlights
- Simpson Thacher represented KT Corporation in a successful resolution before a SEC investigation into FPCA violations in Korea and Vietnam.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Simpson Thacher work with very sophisticated clients and generate high-level work. They have a deep and broad bench."
"Simpson Thacher work with very sophisticated clients and generate high-level work. They have a deep and broad bench."
Notable Practitioners
Jeffrey Knox is the global co-head of Simpson Thacher's government and internal investigations practice. He is recognized for his impressive FCPA expertise, with recent standout mandates for global financial institutions and energy companies among other corporates, as well as individual executives.
"Jeff has excellent judgment and strong experience representing companies. He is able to navigate the case to get good outcomes for his clients."
"Jeff has fantastic credentials and a good track record in private practice."
As the former head of the SEC's FCPA unit, Cheryl Scarboro brings impressive government experience as a partner at Simpson Thacher. She focuses her practice on representation of clients facing complex enforcement proceedings and investigations.
"Cheryl has true expertise in FCPA. She is very impressive, hard-working and gets good results."
"Cheryl is a fantastic writer and thinker. She strips things down to their essentials and prioritizes how she presents and analyzes matters."