Why Anti-Corruption Due Diligence Is Important In M&A

By Mark Mendelsohn and Peter Jaffe, Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison LLP ( January 13, 2017, 4:25 PM EST) -- Enforcement of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and other international anti-corruption laws is increasing dramatically. In 2016 alone, the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission collected a record-shattering total of nearly $2.5 billion to resolve FCPA enforcement actions. Thus, when acquiring and investing in companies, it is critical to evaluate and mitigate the risk of both previous and future violations. In this video, Mark Mendelsohn and Peter Jaffe of Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison LLP discuss unique challenges for investors and essential considerations for mergers and acquisitions....

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