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RK&O is highly regarded for its capabilities in domestic and cross-border securities enforcement and white collar criminal issues. We advise and defend companies, boards and individuals with respect to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), RICO, domestic corruption, bribery, money laundering and OFAC issues. Our team includes former prosecutors and officials from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York and the SEC's Enforcement Division, Office of International Affairs and General Counsel’s Office.
Our multi-disciplinary approach makes us unusually efficient in assisting with due diligence and investigations involving cross-border or complex transactional components. We conduct trainings and develop policies and procedures to mitigate the risk of FCPA, money laundering or OFAC violations.
We have a longstanding reputation as a blue-chip white collar criminal defense firm and are frequently sought for matters in which a particularly sophisticated approach is required.
Experience
We currently represent or have recently represented:
- A U.S. public company in connection with investigations by the DOJ Fraud Section, the United States Attorney's Offices for the District of New Jersey and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission regarding alleged violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
- The Speaker of the New York City Council in connection with an investigation by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York and the NYC Department of Investigations into certain City Council budget practices.
- An international financial services firm in connection with an asset forfeiture proceeding and related DOJ investigation into alleged money laundering.
- Several major hedge funds with respect to internal investigations and due diligence regarding payments made with joint ventures in Russia, China, Thailand, Bulgaria and India.
- Senior executives at a foreign public issuer in connection with a DOJ Fraud Section investigation into alleged violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
- An individual in connection with an investigation by the United States Attorney's Office for the Central District of California regarding alleged bribery of government official.
- A global investment bank’s referral to the Manhattan DA's Office of embezzlement by operations employee.
Publications
- "Anti-Bribery Compliance for Private Fund Managers" by Paul Leder and Sarah Swanz published in The Hedge Fund Law Report
- "The Implications of the Dodd-Frank Whistleblower Provisions and Recent Decisions and Enforcement Initiatives for FCPA Compliance" by James Walker published in The International Comparative Legal Guide to Business Crime 2012
- "Strong Medicine: FCPA Compliance for Pharmaceutical Companies" by William Barry and Audrey Ingram published by Pharmaceutical Compliance Monitor
- "Clamping Down on Kleptocrats" by William Barry and Sarah Swanz published by Risk Management
Presentations
- Daniel Stein and Craig Newman to lead “Civil Enforcement Cases: Emerging Trends and Issues in the Wake of the Financial Crisis” PLI briefing
- Richards Kibbe & Orbe LLP to co-sponsor and present at the inaugural Latin American Congress on Ethics, Transparency & Anti-Corruption Compliance
- James Walker participates in “Transforming Preparation Into Practice: The Martin Act” sponsored by the New York State Bar Association
- William Barry presents “Strong Medicine: Strategies for Anti-Corruption Compliance in the Pharmaceutical Industry” webinar hosted by Pharmalot
News & Announcements
- William Barry quoted in New York Times article “News Corp. Faces Inquiry of Ex-Arm for Bribery”
- Acquisition International names RK&O 2011 White-Collar Crime Law Firm of the Year
- U.S. News-Best Lawyers awards RK&O "Law Firm of the Year" in White Collar-Government Investigations Law and recognizes firm's other practice areas
- James Walker participates in Financier Worldwide roundtable discussion "Addressing FCPA Issues In Emerging Market Deals"