In recent years, the government has increased its efforts to enforce the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). The number of enforcement actions brought annually by the Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission has grown exponentially, from an average in the low single digits only a few years ago, to more than 30 in both 2007 and 2008. And the trend doesn't look like it's slowing down anytime soon. Officials have stated publicly that current enforcement efforts will be sustained in the foreseeable future and that roughly 100 cases are currently under investigation.
With that in mind, WilmerHale partners Roger Witten and Jay Holtmeier, based in the firm's New York office, penned an article published in the New York Law Journal on Monday, February 9 that summarizes the key trends seen in recent FCPA cases that are likely to continue going forward. Please click here to view the article.
Witten and Holtmeier, along with Washington-based partner Kimberly Parker, lead a team of about 20 experienced FCPA lawyers who work cohesively to help clients facing issues arising under the FCPA and related anti-corruption laws. The experience and expertise of our lawyers has made WilmerHale one of the nation's leading and most respected practices. WilmerHale has represented companies and individuals in some of the most prominent FCPA matters in recent years. The firm also performs corporate internal investigations, conducts anti-corruption risk reviews, develops and provides FCPA training programs, and provides all manner of FCPA compliance counseling. For more on WilmerHale's FCPA practice, click here.
