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Anti-money laundering. Money laundering is a criminal offence defined as conducting a financial transaction involving proceeds of certain serious crimes. In addition to hefty criminal penalties, the statutes provide federal law enforcement with the ability to forfeit all property involved in the money-laundering offence or in a conspiracy to commit a money laundering offence. Our lawyers have considerable experience in working with domestic and multinational clients to develop procedures and strategies to manage money-laundering risks and to keep up to date records of all transactions.
Antitrust and competition. Increased government regulation and enforcement has left a significant mark on the modern business environment. As the corporate trend towards global expansion continues, the antitrust implications associated with a wide range of commercial issues become more intricate and critical. We can help you avoid or mitigate the costly and highly disruptive consequences of an antitrust violation.
Bribery and corruption risks. To benefit from the lucrative opportunities associated with emerging markets, companies must be aware of the range of compliance risks they may encounter. We draft anti-bribery and anti-corruption policies, create compliance programs and conduct training for personnel, conduct investigations and represent clients in both criminal and civil litigation in relation to alleged offences.
Corporate governance. In a business climate defined by high-profile investigations and prosecutions and increasingly invasive regulations, a host of regulators, prosecutors, shareholder activists and institutional investors are scrutinizing companies’ corporate governance practices. We can help you keep abreast of — and in compliance with — the ever increasing and constantly evolving laws, rules and regulations at both the local and international level.
Customs. We advise on all aspects of customs law, including customs valuation, classification and marking, qualification of products under free trade agreements and trade preference programs and use of bonded warehouses. We advise on the interplay between customs valuation and intercompany transfer pricing; develop internal compliance policies and procedures and compliance training programs; represent clients in enforcement actions, investigations, and audits; conduct internal compliance assessments, audits, and investigations; develop strategies to address global customs issues; obtain border enforcement of intellectual property rights. We also advise on a broad variety of laws that affect cross-border activities, including trade and investment sanctions, export controls and anti-boycott rules.
Directors duties and liabilities. Directors continue to be the subject of regulatory scrutiny, media coverage and litigation. There is also a growing focus on the need for directors to handle conflicts of interest, particularly in the context of mergers and acquisitions. We can help with conducting an audit to identify risks, reviewing indemnity insurance policies and the implementation of measures to ensure that directors comply with the law.
Environmental compliance. We advise on environmental compliance issues, including the complexities of corporate EMS implementation in jurisdictions with emergent regulatory programs and little government enforcement. Our services include management of corporate environmental compliance auditing programs; day-to-day environmental counseling services; representation in environmental enforcement proceedings; advice on compliance issues associated with the development of CSR and environmental sustainability programs and initiatives; comprehensive review of liabilities and opportunities arising out of evolving global climate change policies and new regulatory regimes; strategic counseling on the remediation and disposition of industrial real estate portfolios; oversight and management of global corporate compliance programs and international compliance initiatives; and the development of comprehensive strategies to ensure compliance with the legal requirements for global distribution and management of industrial products and waste.
Investigations and business crimes. Government investigations have increased considerably. More than ever before, businesses are forced to operate on an aggressive enforcement landscape featuring substantial potential penalties and the threat of prosecution. With a global team that includes former regulators and prosecutors and a network of professionals with on-the-ground know-how around the globe, we have a wealth of experience in assisting companies, individual directors and employees who have come under regulatory investigations. We can help you develop procedures to reduce the risk of non-compliance and assist your audit committee and directors to perform their fiduciary duties.
Privacy and information management. We advise on global and domestic privacy and data protection issues arising in transactions (outsourcing, mergers, and restructurings), operations (HR, databases, e-monitoring, consumer marketing, and websites) and during times of crisis (breaches of corporate security, bankruptcy, and litigation). We provide reports on global privacy practices; gap analysis and compliance recommendations; HR privacy policies and procedures, and privacy provisions for HR handbooks and local employment contracts; customer privacy policies and procedures, including those related to marketing; contracts to facilitate cross-border data transfers; data security policies, as well as website privacy policies and related implementation guidelines; email and Internet monitoring policies and protocols; and procedures for data subject access requests, data security breaches and inquiries from data protection authorities and regulators.
Product liability and recalls. Product recalls and product liability litigation can severely and often irreparably damage a company’s brand, reputation and profitability. Our cross-border capability enables us to advise on strategies for minimising the potential exposure from product recalls or liability. We have the resources to efficiently implement a global product recall and defend the resulting claims, whether in courts, alternative dispute resolution forums or before other tribunals.
Transactional due diligence. We work closely with our M&A lawyers to review corporate transactions from a compliance perspective. We also go beyond the legal analysis of risk and identify the practical consequences — with recommendations for remedies. Our analysis adds value both to the transaction and to the future management of your business.

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