Greenberg Traurig, LLP has a large white-collar defence and special investigations practice, while the firm has a lengthy history in Latin America. The firm represents a variety of multinationals and Latin American businesses, along with sovereign entities, government officials and senior executives, in connection with cross-border investigations, including allegations of FCPA violations. Notably, it advised the Bolivian government in US civil and criminal proceedings against a group of corrupt former officials that received bribes in exchange for lucrative weapons' purchase contracts. Washington DC partner Daniel Pulecio-Boek is a genuine Latin America white-collar defence and investigations specialist and has a blossoming reputation.
Testimonials
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‘It is a very competent practice with deep knowledge of the American world and the Latin world.’
‘I highlight Daniel Pulecio-Boek. Firm, clear, secure, proactive, always available.’
Key clients
- Samar Handal
- Glencore
Work highlights
- Represented Samar Handal, the main target at the center of the investigation into the assassination of the president of Haiti.
- Advised current and former executives and traders at Glencore in relation to a wide-ranging multi-jurisdictional Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) case.