Defending Against International Business Prosecutions

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and OFAC sanctions enforcement have become priority areas for the Department of Justice, particularly for businesses operating in Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East. Miami, as the gateway to Latin America, is a focal point for FCPA and OFAC investigations involving companies and executives with cross-border operations.

FCPA Defense

The FCPA prohibits U.S. companies and persons, as well as foreign companies listed on U.S. exchanges, from paying bribes to foreign government officials to obtain or retain business. Violations can result in criminal prosecution of both the company and individual executives, with sentences of up to five years per count and massive fines.

• FCPA anti-bribery provisions (15 U.S.C. §§ 78dd-1 et seq.)
• FCPA books and records violations
• Corporate and individual FCPA defense
• FCPA internal investigation defense

OFAC Sanctions Defense

OFAC administers and enforces U.S. economic sanctions against countries, entities, and individuals on the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list. Violations can be civil or criminal. We defend individuals and companies accused of sanctions violations arising from business transactions with Venezuela, Cuba, Iran, Russia, and other sanctioned jurisdictions.