Band 5
Provided by Carlos F Ortiz
A seasoned trial attorney, Carlos Ortiz focuses his practice on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), high-risk tax controversies, offshore tax issues, anti-money laundering, e-commerce fraud and healthcare fraud, as well as allegations of fraud against government agencies and financial institutions. He has extensive experience representing U.S. and foreign-based corporations and individuals in the pharmaceutical, financial services, healthcare, aerospace, energy and telecommunications industries in connection with matters before enforcement and regulatory agencies, including the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and various state attorneys general. Over his career in private practice he has secured the declination of criminal charges for corporate and individual clients. On several occasions he has prevented the referral of charges for the target of criminal tax investigations.
Carlos advises corporations, their boards of directors and their committees regarding corporate governance and compliance matters. He also negotiates settlements, implements remedial measures and assists them in efficiently responding to subpoenas so as to minimize the disruptions to their normal business operations.
English
Spanish
Provided by Chambers
Carlos Ortiz regularly acts in white-collar investigations and criminal proceedings, offering particular expertise in cases involving FCPA violations.
Provided by Chambers
"He is skilled in the courtroom, wonderful with clients and very well respected by the government."
"He sees the commercial realities of every case."
"He is skilled in the courtroom, wonderful with clients and very well respected by the government."
"He sees the commercial realities of every case."
