Anti-Corruption
Operating across borders creates opportunities but also increases regulatory risks. SECIL helps organizations navigate such risks, including anti-corruption challenges, compliance requirements or defense against enforcement actions in an increasingly complex global marketplace.
Overview
Anti-corruption enforcement remains a priority for regulators and prosecutors worldwide. Companies operating internationally face heightened compliance scrutiny of third-party relationships, procurement processes, gifts and hospitality practices, and cross-border transactions.
SECIL advises organizations, boards, executives, and compliance professionals on matters involving the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), international anti-bribery laws, internal investigations, and government enforcement actions. We help clients identify risks, investigate concerns, respond to international and governmental allegations, and strengthen compliance frameworks designed to prevent future issues.
Whether helping clients resolve potential issues proactively or responding to government inquiries, we provide practical guidance that balances legal obligations with business realities.
Meet The Team
SECIL brings together accomplished trial lawyers, former government attorneys, and trusted advisors with deep experience handling investigations, enforcement matters, complex litigation, and regulatory challenges. ›
Protecting Organizations in a Global Environment
Whether responding to allegations, strengthening compliance programs, or navigating government scrutiny, SECIL helps clients manage anti-corruption matters with confidence.
Clients Call Us When
- Potential bribery concerns are identified
- Whistleblower allegations arise
- Internal audits reveal compliance issues
- Government agencies initiate inquiries
- Third-party relationships create risk exposure
- Cross-border transactions raise questions
- Mergers or acquisitions require corruption due diligence
- Compliance programs need review or enhancement
- International operations expand into higher-risk jurisdictions
How We Help
- FCPA investigations
- Internal anti-corruption investigations
- Government enforcement defense
- Third-party risk assessments
- Compliance program reviews
- Transactional due diligence
- Board and audit committee investigations
- Compliance training and policy development
- Risk assessments
- Remediation planning
Clients Choose SECIL Because we Bring:
- Experience handling complex cross-border investigations
- Deep understanding of anti-corruption enforcement priorities
- Sophisticated investigative and fact-development capabilities
- Practical compliance and risk-management guidance
- Experience coordinating with regulators and enforcement authorities
- Strategic counsel tailored to global business operations
Who We've Helped
International corporations
Represented a global company in the first FCPA investigation by the Justice Department and Securities and Exchange Commission of a Brazilian multinational, involving transactions in Latin America, Asia, the Middle East and Africa, and negotiated a favorable settlement.
Domestic companies
Successfully advised U.S. mining original equipment manufacturer (“OEM”) on developing and securing China-originating supply chain, enhancing global intellectual property protection, building FCPA compliance programs, and developing international sales and distribution network.
Bribery and corruption investigations
Conducted an internal investigation and implemented remedial measures to address bribery and corruption policy violations in a global company's operations in India and reported results to the Justice Department and Securities and Exchange Commission, resulting in no charges against our client.