International business transactions

M&A transactions, joint ventures and intermediaries all raise potential Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and related anti-corruption issues. In a climate where the US authorities are notably clamping down on the use of intermediaries, regardless of a company’s knowledge of their precise activities, you must be aware of your commercial obligations.

The global regulatory and dispute resolution lawyers who comprise our business ethics and anti-corruption group help you to avoid costly delays in, or even abandonment of, transactions. We help you to minimise your liability to the pre-acquisition activity of a target company by advising on the relevant necessary due diligence and developing a clear methodology for the identification, selection, supervision and retention of agents and consultants.

We offer you

• multi-jurisdictional resources
• understanding of the key global industry sectors
• unrivalled mixture of regulatory contacts and technical ability