The repercussions of bribery and corruption incidents, for both individuals and corporations, have dramatically increased over recent years. Government agencies are vigorously enforcing the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and the UK Bribery Act across jurisdictional boundaries. While neither of these regulations are new, the way regulators are enforcing them has changed, and corporations that misunderstand their obligations are no longer being given the benefit of the doubt.

Tackling financial crime and fraud effectively requires swift action and experienced assistance: This is exactly what Reed Smith offers. Our team is experienced in tackling corporate crime in multiple jurisdictions across Europe, Asia and the United States. We efficiently assemble global teams which combine experience of handling criminal investigations involving the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Department of Justice (DOJ), Serious Fraud Office (SFO), National Crime Agency (NCA) and criminal courts, asset tracing and conducting sensitive investigations. Whether you are responding to allegations, are facing investigations and criminal prosecutions, or have been the victim of fraudulent activity, we can help.