U.S. businesses need to be able to seek new opportunities around the globe. However, pursuing these opportunities comes with both risks and rewards because the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ("FCPA") gives the Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission broad authority to review the records and details of almost any international business transaction. Providing gifts or benefits to foreign officials, improperly accounting for funds used overseas or establishing relationships with risky agents or affiliates can risk multi-million dollar penalties, and even prison time, for individuals and entities that fail to carefully comply with the FCPA. We help companies at every stage of the compliance and investigation process; reviewing delicate transactions, establishing FCPA compliance programs and working with enforcement officials when sensitive situations arise.