• Conducted investigation into allegations of bribery related to construction projects.
• Advised a large U.S.-based foreign trust with tied to Russia on U.S. sanctions issues.
• Represented software company in addressing allegations of improper payments to Russian official.
• Prepared a license request to OFAC to release several million dollars from blocked accounts.
• Provided counsel to large mulinational energy company regarding issues related to payment of debts by companies on OFAC's SSI list.
   

• Conducted anti-bribery and sanctions-related training for Belarusian and international companies, as well as government officials from Belarus.
• Attorney Maryna Kavaleuskaya practiced law in Minsk, Belarus, where her work on high-profile cases included the defense of a former presidential candidate.

• Advised multiple companies regarding sanctions related to Ukraine

• Respond to whistleblower corruption report on behalf of Canadian energy and infrastructure company.
• Conducted multiple inquiries into anti-corruption matters on behalf of a large company in an oil-related industry.
• Conducted risk assessment of a major European company.
   

• Conducted risk assessment for Kyrgyzstan operations of international company.

• Investigated companies involved in a collusion scheme in Georgia and Turkey that resulted in debarment.
• Conducted risk assessment for Georgia operations of international company.

• Conducted investigation and successfully negotiated resolution on behalf of major European telecommunications company.

• Investigated transactions for agricultural company with customer connected to entities involved in Azerbaijan Laundromat scandal.

• Performed internal investigation into allegations of collusion with an agent to bribe government customers.

• Conducted investigation and successfully negotiated resolution on behalf of major European telecommunications company.
• Conducted multiple inquiries into anti-corruption matters on behalf of a large company in an oil-related industry.

• Conducted risk assessment of a major European company.
• Conducted risk assessment for Tajikistan subsidiary of an international company telecommunications company.
• For a multi-lateral development bank, investigated an extensive fraud scheme involving several actors in Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Russia.

• Advised a Latvian subsidiary of a major international engineering company working to modernize two Latvian hydroelectric power plants after a key business partner was sanctioned.

• Built compliance programs for multiple global companies awarded energy reform government concessions for oil and gas extraction and midstream infrastructure.
• Conducted internal investigation for major Mexican holding group related to accounting issue.
• Performed compliance audit for international oil and gas company.
• Led internal investigation into business partner misconduct, including improper benefits to government officials.
• Performed internal investigation into potential payments to permitting officials and organized criminal networks.

• Successfully defended multinational company in U.S. government inquiry and dispute with external auditor.
• Developed compliance controls and performed on-site training related to local community charitable donations.
• Led internal investigation into adequacy of FCPA controls applied to infrastructure projects.
• Investigated transportation of narcotics on tankers.

• Defended multinational logistics companies and airlines against potential U.S. sanctions.

• Performed compliance risk assessment for global mining company.

• Advised regional company on U.S. sanctions questions.

• Trained global company's Latin America legal team and external lawyers on anti-corruption compliance.

• Performed compliance gap analysis for company with significant local operations.

• Performed risk assessment and designed compliance infrastructure for mining exploration company.

• Investigated corruption allegation for Latin America-based multinational company under FCPA monitorship.
• Conducted investigation to respond to OFAC questions and represented JV investor in OFAC proceedings.

• Served as U.S. government-approved compliance Monitor for local company as part of FCPA enforcement settlement.
• Developed compliance protocols for community donation program.
• Performed compliance risk assessment for mining operations.

• Represented individual in U.S. government corruption investigation.

• Conducted investigation for company involved in Lava Jato and disclosed results to DOJ and SEC.
• Performed risk assessment of acquired operations in context of M&A due diligence.
• Performed internal investigation into food regulatory compliance issues.
• Analyzed compliance practices of global company's joint venture.

• Conducted FCPA investigation into FCPA acquisition liability issue, resulting in declination by DOJ and SEC.
• Led investigation into improper payments to provincial government inspectors.
• Performed risk assessment of acquired operations in context of M&A due diligence.

• Defended company in multi-lateral development bank sanctions proceeding.

• Performed compliance gap analysis for Central America-based company operating locally.

Based in Washington, DC, we are sharply focused on targeted practice areas that interact with the U.S. federal government.

• Defending clients against allegations of cartel activity, in FCPA and sanctions investigations, tariff claims, and compliance assessments
• Providing U.S. tax advice with respect to the application of the U.S.-Canada Income Tax Treaty.