Debevoise & Plimpton LLP continues to demonstrate its longstanding commitment to white-collar crime cases, internal investigations and public investigations, building on its international profile in this area. It remains active in international corporate investigations involving Latin America, and in FCPA and other anti-corruption matters; it is also noted for anti-corruption due diligence connected to acquisitions. As a pioneer in Latin America, the firm has leveraged its extensive experience in Brazil to advise on matters throughout the region, including Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela. Its headline experience includes Operation Lava Jato and the FIFA corruption scandal. Andrew Levine is a member of the white collar and regulatory defence group and co-head of its Latin America practice. David O"Neil is co-head of the the white collar and regulatory defence group and has a strong focus on Latin America. Bruce Yannett and Kara Brockmeyer are also key partners. Named individuals are based in New York unless stated otherwise.
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Key clients
- Glencore
- Verallia Chile
- Congming
Work highlights
Representing three former Glencore employees in relation to concurrent investigations by the DOJ and the UK Serious Fraud Office into operations in Nigeria, Venezuela, Russia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Representing Verallia Chile in antidumping investigations before the Department of Commerce.
Representing the Chilean founders of Congming in a sprawling, cross-border investigation (and related criminal and civil litigation) arising out of a corporate takeover of the company by Merama.
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Practice head
Andrew Levine