Ropes & Gray LLP's anti-corruption and international risk team has underpinned the firm's Latin America practice. It continues to handle a significant volume of compliance and due diligence matters in Latin America, along with government investigations and internal investigations. It has also worked on several large monitorships over the years. The team features a large number of former government enforcement professionals, including those that held senior positions within DOJ's FCPA unit. The firm frequently represents large multinationals in cross-border investigations; it also acts for individuals on a regular basis. María González Calvet is co-chair of the global anti-corruption and international risk practice, and the Latin America group. Chicago and Washington DC-based Ryan Rohlfsen also co-heads the global anti-corruption and international risk team, and has a strong focus on Latin America. Alexandre Rene is another key partner. All named individuals are based in Washington DC unless stated otherwise.
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Key clients

  • Glencore International

Work highlights

Pursuant to the Plea Agreement entered into on February 28, 2023 in United States v. Glencore International A.G., 22 Cr. 297, Glencore retained Alexandre H. Rene, a Ropes & Gray LLP partner, as an Independent Compliance Monitor to assess and monitor the company’s compliance with the terms of the plea agreement, under which Glencore pleaded guilty to conspiracy to violate the FCPA.

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Leading partners

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María González Calvet

Practice head

María González Calvet; Ryan Rohlfsen; Amanda Raad

Other key lawyers

Alexandre Rene