Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Compliance

Womble represents a diverse, global client base of Fortune 100 and multinational companies, as well as smaller entities. Our team is experienced with a wide range of legal frameworks designed to prevent bribery and corruption, such as the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the U.K. Bribery Act, legislation enacted to implement the OECD’s Anti-Bribery Convention and the U.N. Convention Against Corruption, as well as other foreign anti-corruption laws.

We leverage our experience to design tailored and practical compliance solutions that consider a company's risk profile and its unique operational challenges. Our work involves counseling boards, general counsel offices, and senior management on the adequacy of their compliance programs, bribery and corruption risk exposure, and potential corruption issues.

Our Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Compliance Practice Focuses on:

• Developing policies, procedures, and training that clearly demonstrate a commitment to compliance and the prohibition of bribery and corruption
• Mitigating the risks of working with third-party commercial partners and intermediaries
• Conducting transactional due diligence on acquisition targets and potential joint venture partners as well as advising on compliance integration
• Implementing and enhancing corporate compliance programs, including internal controls and reporting processes
• Managing post-resolution compliance obligations
• Identifying compliance gaps that could potentially increase risk exposure and remediating those gaps
• Designing and improving monitoring and testing processes and employee training protocols
• Performing global risk and compliance assessments
• Advising on discrete anti-bribery and anti-corruption matters, including issues related to the provision of gifts and hospitality, charitable donations, and other contributions

While we focus on risk mitigation and compliance, Womble is committed to defending corporations and individuals facing regulatory inquiries (often involving alleged FCPA violations) and white collar criminal charges. Click to read more about Womble Bond Dickinson’s nationally recognized White Collar Defense and Criminal Investigations Team.