FCPA
Global Guide 2024 : USA
Band 5
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Chambers Review
Sullivan & Cromwell's respected practice covers the full breadth of issues relating to the FCPA. The team provides robust compliance and transactional advice in addition to defending clients during investigations. The lawyers are well equipped to represent leading financial institutions, multinational companies and individual executives both domestically and abroad. They act for clients across a range of sectors, including energy, construction and mining. They also have notable experience advising on matters involving allegations of corruption across Africa, the Middle East and Asia.
Work Highlights
- Sullivan & Cromwell represented Tenaris SA in resolving a multiyear investigation by the DOJ and SEC resulting in a reduced penalty from the SEC and the DOJ taking no action.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Sullivan & Cromwell have consistently exceptional talent across the board. They are called upon to handle the most sophisticated problems."
"Sullivan & Cromwell have consistently exceptional talent across the board. They are called upon to handle the most sophisticated problems."
Notable Practitioners
Aisling O'Shea is co-head of the FCPA and anticorruption group at Sullivan & Cromwell. She continues to impress with her well-regarded FCPA practice, acting for both major corporate entities and individual executives.
"Aisling is very methodical as well as adaptive in navigating the multiple constituents of complex cases."
"Aisling is very smart and really understands anticorruption and financial services really well. She is technically very excellent."
Nicolas Bourtin is co-head of Sullivan & Cromwell's FCPA and anticorruption group. He offers broad expertise in handling wide-ranging criminal defense matters and frequently acts for major corporations and financial institutions facing scrutiny for alleged FCPA violations.