Areas

Compliance and Corporate Integrity

Advice on defining, negotiating, implementing, and/or reviewing codes of ethics and compliance programs, based on the seven elements of the US Federal Sentencing Guidelines – structure, policies, communication, training, reporting channel, investigation, and risk assessment. Audits to identify risks related to the FCPA, UK Bribery Act, and Brazilian legislation, especially in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions, the formation of consortia and joint ventures, and the hiring of third-party intermediaries.

Due diligence on third parties (suppliers and service providers), focusing on environmental, labor, social security, and reputational risks, such as child labor and conditions analogous to slavery.