Addressing Compliance Gaps at an African Telecom Facing National Scrutiny
A state-owned telecom provider in Africa faced allegations of corruption in its procurement practices that exploded into national press headlines.
Risk & Compliance
Anti-Bribery & Corruption
We help organizations prevent, detect and respond to bribery and corruption risks across their global operations, protecting corporate integrity and strengthening regulatory standing.
Companies face increasing pressure to uphold ethics and comply with global anti-bribery and corruption laws, which are now enforced more rigorously than ever. Failing to comply can be severe: financial penalties, reputational damage, loss of stakeholder trust. Organizations that investigate promptly and remediate responsibly often achieve better outcomes — including avoiding the imposition of a monitor.
With significant experience in the highest-profile multi-jurisdictional matters, DOJ prosecutions and SEC enforcement actions, no other firm can match our depth of expertise in every facet of compliance and investigations, including due diligence, risk assessment, compliance program development and forensic review.
We unravel the most complex financial transactions, conduct fact-gathering, reconstruct records, trace the movement of assets, identify internal control weaknesses and recommend steps for remediation.
When events of noncompliance are suspected, we assist clients and their counsel in conducting fact-finding investigations using leading investigative protocols, tools and techniques.
Together with our clients, we:
Identify and mitigate corruption risks across global operations
Build and test compliance programs aligned with global regulations
Draw on deep forensic and digital expertise to investigate misconduct
Remediate control gaps and manage regulator engagement
Strengthen ethical culture through targeted training and monitoring
Our solutions
Uncovering corruption — and rebuilding confidence
Investigations & Forensic Analysis
Respond decisively to allegations of misconduct. Our forensic accountants and investigators analyze financial data, trace transactions and reconstruct records to uncover the facts and establish accountability.
Remediation, Reporting & Regulator Engagement
Resolve issues and rebuild regulator confidence. We develop practical remediation plans, close compliance gaps and guide clients through global regulatory disclosure, cooperation and reporting.
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Risk Assessment & Third-Party Due Diligence
Identify and mitigate corruption risks. We assess high-risk markets, partners and transactions and conduct targeted due diligence to uncover potential bribery or integrity issues ahead of deals or as part of regularly scheduled due diligence.
Compliance Program Development & Enhancement
Build compliance frameworks that meet global standards. We design and enhance anti-bribery programs aligned with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”), UK Bribery Act 2010 (“UKBA”) and other regulations.
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Ongoing Monitoring and Testing
Stay ahead of emerging risks with continuous oversight. We implement data-driven monitoring programs and conduct periodic control testing to ensure compliance systems remain effective and audit-ready.
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Training
Embed integrity at every level. We deliver tailored, scenario-based training that reinforces ethical decision-making and fosters a strong culture of compliance across the organization.
Our Impact
Client Outcomes
Our Insights
Expert Perspectives
Our Experts
Definitive expertise across borders and jurisdictions
Our independent practice includes former auditors, forensic accountants, former federal and state prosecutors, former regulators, former law enforcement officials, former compliance officers, investigative researchers and computer forensic and data analytic specialists.
