The U.S. is ramping up cross-border enforcement with two new fraud task forces targeting non-U.S. entities, particularly those linked to China.
These companies should proactively manage disinformation, coordinate legal and communications strategies, and review asset structures with experienced counsel to mitigate escalating risks.
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)’s new Data Security Program imposes strict limits on U.S.-based companies transferring sensitive personal or government-related data to entities linked to “countries of concern”.
With steep penalties and reputational fallout at stake, China-linked businesses should proactively map data flows, prepare for enforcement risks, and manage public perception early.
Chinese companies and individuals with ties to the U.S. face increasing regulatory and enforcement risks.
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are expected to intensify their investigations and enforcement efforts
Those potentially affected should act early and decisively to mitigate exposure, navigate emerging challenges, and safeguard commercial opportunities.
Western enforcement agencies like the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) increasingly pursue Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals (UHNWIs) with cross-border investigations throughout Africa.
These investigations threaten the UHNWIs' liberty, assets, and reputation and are often initiated solely based on allegations made in the media by adversaries.
The increased focus of the U.S. DOJ and the aggressive tools at its disposal can put individuals and companies operating throughout Africa at risk of global asset freezes, seizures, and/or other penalties.
Ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) operating outside the United States have recently come under increasingly aggressive scrutiny from U.S regulators, including the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), and international cooperation agencies such as INTERPOL.
If an UHNWI is not adequately prepared, these accusations could potentially spiral into global asset freezes and seizures.
Below, our team discusses pre-emptive measures these potential targets can take to mitigate associated risks.
A new law criminalizing the demanding or receipt of payments from U.S. individuals or entities gives the U.S. Department of Justice new tools to extend its targeting of non-U.S. individuals in corruption investigations.
This puts politically connected individuals at risk of becoming subject to aggressive U.S. investigations, initiated by politically motivated domestic rivals.
At-risk individuals should take proactive steps to protect their reputations, assets and liberty.
The U.S. Department of Justice announced a new policy promising companies leniency if they report uncovered misconduct within six months of a merger or acquisition.
Though this may at first appear to be “good news,” it demonstrates the DOJ’s increasing aggressiveness to companies – including non-U.S. companies – that did not commit any wrongdoing.
We look at why companies should be wary of cooperation, and how they can approach the DOJ more prudently.
Aggressive antitrust enforcement is a priority for the U.S., both at home and abroad.
Korean companies are on the radar, particularly with alleged procurement fraud, putting them at risk of massive fines and multijurisdictional investigations.
We explain the risks and responses Korean companies should consider.
Israeli and other Middle Eastern and African nationals are increasingly at risk as U.S. and Western enforcement agencies aggressively pursue cross-border actions, in many cases based on incomplete facts.
With cooperation from countries like Israel, those targeted can risk their assets, reputation and liberty if they are not adequately prepared.
We explain what steps individuals can take to push back and get the facts straight.
Recent comments by top U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) officials seem to signal an emphasis on leniency programs for companies cooperating on corruption and bribery investigations.
However, non-U.S. companies should not let their guard down – the DOJ continues to stretch the bounds of its jurisdiction to aggressively prosecute companies beyond the U.S.
We unpack counteroffensive strategies at-risk companies should consider to stand up to DOJ overreach and drive successful outcomes.
The U.S. Department of Justice has released new guidelines that signal their aggressive prosecution of individuals and companies outside the U.S.
At-risk non-U.S. companies must understand the potential implications of the DOJ’s new position.
Our global Government Enforcement Defense team explains why internationally based former U.S. government lawyers are best positioned to address the issues.
The U.S. government has set its sights on market manipulation and “spoofing” among both traditional and digital currency traders.
For the trading firms and other market participants who could be in the government’s crosshairs, now is the time to plan how you will respond to a subpoena.
Traders and trading firms that find themselves on the receiving end of a subpoena related to spoofing or market manipulation should not immediately assume that cooperation is the best or only way to respond.
