Internal Investigations

Representative Matters

• Represented a multinational banking institution headquartered in New York in connection with allegations of extensive criminal conduct by local bank employees in California.
• Conducted internal investigation for retailer of police and military equipment into allegations of massive criminal violations of US export control laws.  Prepared report of investigation for submission to US Department of Justice and implemented remedial programs, resulting in no charges.
• Conducted internal investigation for oil services company in former Soviet republic concerning allegations of violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.  Prepared report and advised company with regard to voluntary disclosure to federal authorities.
• Represented South American executive of international medical device company in investigation of alleged violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. 
• Represented employee of government contractor accused of fraud in performing background checks of US federal employees.
• Conducted internal investigation for large government contractor into allegations of illegal payments to US government contracting personnel in Asia.
• Conducted internal investigation for construction company into allegations of misuse of funds on USAID contracts in Africa.
• Represented owner of telecommunications company in investigation of potential FCPA violations in Eastern Europe.
• Represented industrial equipment manufacturer in investigation of potential FCPA violations.
• Represented manufacturer of broadband, satellite and wireless communications products in investigation of potential FCPA violations.
• Represented food service provider in investigation of kickbacks in connection with contracts concerning public exhibition facility.
• Represented a multibillion-dollar multinational food retailer based in Europe in connection with an SEC whistleblower matter relating to alleged fraudulent accounting practices.
• Conducted internal investigation of whistleblower allegations of foreign bribery in South America and Asia, advising international medical device and oil service companies with regard to resolution of claims and advisability of disclosure to federal authorities.