A multi-dimensional response to multi-jurisdictional investigations. If you would like to know more about the key drivers and consequences of global investigations today, our global webinar programme in 2013-14 examines anti-bribery and corruption, human rights, data loss, money laundering and follow-on litigation. http://www.freshfields.com/Global_Investigations_webinar_programmes/

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A multi­dimensional response to multi­jurisdictional investigations
As the globalisation of investigations speeds up, so does the need to manage investigations in different countries
simultaneously.
There is huge impact in antitrust, anti­bribery and corruption, sanctions, data loss, human rights, financial services
regulation, anti­money laundering and tax.
We were quick to identify this historic global trend and to create an integrated Global Investigations team, meeting
client needs from a single point of contact.
If you would like to know more about the key drivers and consequences of global investigations today, our global
webinar programme in 2013­14 examines anti­bribery and corruption, human rights, data loss, money laundering
and follow­on litigation.
The globalisation of enforcement
Anti­bribery and corruption
More than 90 corporates are currently facing US FCPA investigations; China, India, Brazil, Indonesia are all seeing
law changes and increased enforcement.
Cartels and bid rigging
In 2012 the US Department of Justice imposed $1.35 billion in fines and the EU fined businesses some €2.89
billion.
Data loss
The cost per record lost in a data breach has risen 68% in five years.
Sanctions
US fines have risen 67% since 2010 and broke the $1bn barrier in 2011.
Whistleblowers
The SEC have received 3,400 tip­offs since financial incentives began in August 2011.
Every angle covered
Our global investigations team is international and multidisciplinary, so we can meet all our clients’ needs.
From a single point of contact we field teams of experienced advisers from 27 offices around the world and
coordinate a global network.
We offer clients our expertise at each stage in the life cycle of regulatory risk.
1. Due diligence on transactions and vetting of third parties
This applies in M&A and JV transactions, and to agents and intermediaries, about anti­bribery and corruption and
cartel risk
2. Compliance programmes: helping clients ‘avoid the day’
Our work defending large companies means we see where the problems arise in practice
3. Conducting internal investigations
This work follows events like whistleblowing, internal audit review, or suspected e.g. fraud or corruption
4. Defending a client against multiple prosecutors or regulators
We assist at the start of an investigation, like dawn raids by e.g. the US DoJ, SEC, or the UK SFO or EC.
Global investigations – what's next?
Webinars 2013 ­ 2014
Related
content
Corporate
Internal
Investigations ­ an international guide (Oxford
University Press, 2013)
US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ­ guidance
published by US government
Freshfields research reveals 19 countries
toughening anti­bribery measures
Global antitrust in 2013 ­ 10 key themes
Investigations ­ the top 10 employee issues
Global investigations:
every angle covered
'Global regulatory
investigations are here to
stay.'
David Meister, CFTC Director of
Enforcement, May 2013
'Strong and fair enforcement
of the FCPA will continue to
be a priority for us.'
Mary Jo White, new SEC Chairman,
May 2013
Marius Berenbrok
Partner
Hamburg
Geoff Nicholas
Partner
Hong Kong
Singapore
Adam Siegel
Partner
New York
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