Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is a global leader in white-collar defence and investigations with a significant focus on Latin America. It has an outstanding record in FCPA and anti-corruption investigations across multiple jurisdictions, including Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Peru, Colombia and Chile. The firm has also worked intensively in compliance and investigation-related matters under consumer-protection and data-privacy laws administered by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), and congressional committees. Joseph Warin is co-chair of the global white-collar defence and investigations practice, leading many of the firm’s key matters in Latin America. Los Angeles-based Michael Farhang has immense experience in Latin America investigations and M&A due diligence. Of counsel Bryan Parr is an experienced Latin America specialist with extensive knowledge of FCPA and anti-corruption matters in the region. Of counsel Pedro Soto is another Latin America expert with experience of investigations throughout the region, along with pre-acquisition due diligence. Named individuals are based in Washington DC unless stated otherwise.
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Key clients
- Marsh McLennan
- Chevron Corporation
- Brown–Forman Corporation
- UBS
- Refineria di Korsou N.V.
- Del Entertainment, Inc.
- PowerSecure Inc.
Work highlights
Advised numerous large U.S. companies on complex compliance and investigation-related issues under consumer-protection and data-privacy laws administered by the Federal Trade Commission, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, congressional committees and state attorneys general.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Joseph Warin
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Bryan Parr
Pedro Soto
Practice head
Joseph Warin
