Sentences with phrase «allegations of bribery»

Europe Our European practice has recently focused on representing (i) the Fédération Internationale de Football Association («FIFA») in connection with U.S. and Swiss criminal investigations into allegations of bribery and corruption in the international soccer world («Investigation»), including conducting an internal investigation on behalf of the organization; (ii) two major European banks, including by investigating whether the banks knew or should have known that accounts at the banks were used to pay bribes; (iii) a multinational logistics and transportation company based in Switzerland in a DOJ investigation of alleged violations of the FCPA; (iv) a Switzerland - based, international private bank, in connection with the global criminal investigations involving 1MDB, Malaysia's sovereign wealth fund; (v) several major European banks in connection with the «Panama Papers» investigation focused on whether accounts at the bank held under the names of companies created by the Panamanian law firm, Mossack Fonseca, were used to evade taxes, conduct business with sanctioned individuals or companies, or otherwise engage in criminal activity; (vi) ENRC, a large mining conglomerate formerly listed on the London Stock Exchange, in a high - profile investigation by the UK's Serious Fraud Office of alleged bribery in the company's operations in Africa and Kazikhstan; and (vii) several European banks in connection with the Petrobras and PdVSA investigations focused on whether accounts at the banks were used to pay bribes to Petrobras or PdVSA officials in return for contracts.

The practice's recent representations include: (i) CONMEBOL in connection with U.S. criminal investigations and prosecutions into allegations of bribery and corruption in the international soccer world; (ii) the Special Committee of Banco BTG Pactual S.A. («BTG Pactual») in an internal investigation of alleged corruption involving its former CEO and other bank executives, in which we found no basis to support the allegations against the Bank and its employees; (iii) two of the largest construction companies in Brazil in potential civil and criminal investigations and litigation involving the Petrobras bribery scandal (Lava Jato), the largest corruption scandal in Latin American history, involving allegations of over $ 2.5 billion in bribes and kickbacks; (iv) the Government of Brazil in a corruption matter involving former senior government officials and multiple jurisdictions; (v) the General Manager of one of the largest energy companies in Central America in connection with allegations of bribery in Guatemala; (vi) a Mexican high - ranking executive for Wal - Mart Stores, Inc. in connection with DOJ and SEC FCPA investigations against Wal - Mart; (vii) a large Argentinean oil company and its owner, one of Argentina's wealthiest individuals, in connection with high - profile DOJ and SEC investigations involving alleged FCPA violations to secure an extension of oil rights in an Argentinean oilfield; (viii) the United State's largest chemical and industrial products companies in an internal investigation of alleged corruption involving its Mexican subsidiary; (ix) the Rosenthal family, one of the most prominent families in Central America, in a number of related criminal matters; and (x) a senior executive of one of Venezuela's largest engineering companies in DOJ investigations into corruption and money laundering involving PdVSA.

In February, the RCMP charged SNC with fraud and corruption relating to allegations of bribery in Libya and ties to the former Gaddafi regime.

The last programme, today's (June 13th) covers the ongoing Australian Wheat Board inquiry (into allegations of bribery etc) and a conversation with the South African Corrections Minister.

• Appointed to investigate allegations of bribery and corruption in an international pharma company.

This was also the case during the events giving rise to allegations of bribery of Greek officials by Siemens» employees.

Emma notably acted for the Directors of London based oil and gas company, Soma, in relation to the SFOs investigation into allegations of bribery and corruption as well as a...

Quinn Emanuel represents FIFA in connection with U.S. and Swiss criminal investigations against current and former football officials into allegations of bribery and corruption in the international soccer world.

Advising MTN Group in respect of an internal investigation conducted by Lord Hoffmann in to allegations of bribery and corruption made by Turkcell relating to the award of a mobile telephone licence in Iran, including supporting the defence of proceedings brought against MTN in the United States by Turkcell.

Advising one of the world's largest sovereign wealth funds in respect of allegations of bribery made against it by the UK regulatory authorities in relation to investments valuing in excess of # 4.5 billion.

representing individual employees and ex-employees in ongoing SFO investigations, following allegations of bribery and accounting irregularities at UK corporates;

«We find that the statements purport to be factual allegations of bribery by the Maxons and must be answered.»

The firm's Asia - based investigation team regularly represented clients operating in China in response to US government inquiries and enforcement actions involving allegations of bribery, money laundering, sanctions violations and financial fraud.

Counsel for construction company on internal investigation of allegations of bribery of employee of municipal authority

Patrick has been involved in some of the largest civil fraud claims in recent years including the JSC Mezhdunarodniy Promyshelnniy Bank v Pugachev litigation on applications for # 1.17 billion freezing orders, search orders, passport orders and committal applications and the $ 2 billion LIA v Societe Generale litigation, involving allegations of bribery and undue influence.

In December, Swallow was also instructed by British American Tobacco (BAT) to work on its investigation into allegations of bribery and corruption.

Slaughter and May is advising Rolls - Royce on a probe into allegations of bribery and corruption at the company

We have experience defending clients against allegations of bribery, extortion, bid rigging, and other varieties of fraud.

Notable examples include acting for accountants in long - running litigation arising out of a failed tax avoidance scheme; acting for the developer and manufacturer of an offshore drilling system following an accident in operation; representing one of the Defendants in Novoship v Mikhaylyuk & Others, concerning allegations of bribery and secret profits; appearing in a substantial LCIA arbitration about the theft of oil stocks in East Africa;, successfully representing a broker in litigation against a former client under a futures brokerage contract in Sucden v Fluxo - Cane [2010] 2 CLC 216; and The «Ekha» [2011] 1 All ER Comm 1077, long - running litigation in the Commercial Court and Court of Appeal about an offshore drilling contract.

The leading case applying the selective - waiver analysis is Diversified Industries Inc v. Meredith.87 In Diversified Industries, a corporation retained outside counsel to conduct an internal investigation into allegations of bribery.88 The internal report prepared by outside counsel was then produced to the SEC. 89 The Eighth Circuit held that this disclosure constituted only a «limited waiver» that did not preclude the corporation from subsequently withholding the report from private litigants on the grounds of attorney — client privilege.90 The court reasoned that a contrary ruling may undermine corporate incentives to initiate internal investigations conducted by counsel.91

British American Tobacco (BAT) has retained Slaughter and May as sole legal adviser on a formal investigation by the UK's Serious Fraud Office (SFO) over allegations of bribery and corruption, Legal Week understands.

«By resigning from his public position on account of the allegations of bribery against him, Muiz Banire (SAN), a former legal adviser of the All Progressives Congress, has proven to be a man who loves his character more than anything else,» he said.

This is after the allegations of bribery levelled against the Energy Minister, Boakye Agyarko, by a Minority member of the Appointments Committee, Mahama Ayariga.

According to the statement, the names of the three were left out when the Council announced its unanimous decision last week to remove from office 20 out of the 21 Circuit Court Judges and District Magistrates investigated by the Disciplinary Committee for their involvement in allegations of bribery by Tigereyepi.

Allegations of bribery and money laundering are being investigated by the British Police, the Italian Police and the EFCC.

Silver has drawn support from some unlikely quarters too, including former Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno, a Republican who twice faced criminal trials on allegations of bribery.

Abbruzzese vehemently denied allegations of bribery.

We've had enough allegations of bribery about Parliament, let's have another body go into the matter and bring finality to the issue,» Hon Kennedy Agyapong argued.

Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano «s indictment on allegations of bribery last week marked the latest ally of Gov. Andrew Cuomo to face federal charges — and another pol tied to one of the governor's leading donors and handpicked head of the New York Racing Association, which operates equestrian tracks across New York.

Allegations of bribery over the deal dogged the governments of both President Jacob Zuma and and one of his predecessors, Thabo Mbeki.

He said federal officials had taken more than two years to scrutinize every contract Walker handled and every campaign contributed he received, and found no allegations of bribery, official misconduct or improper contributions.

[36] Thornberry called for action by Dominic Grieve over Applied Language Solutions» failure to provide interpreters for court proceedings, [37] and called on the Attorney General to ensure that allegations of bribery involving Bernie Ecclestone were properly investigated.

This month's trial focuses on allegations of bribery.

It contains no new charges or defendants, but there are changes in how the government presents its allegations of bribery and bid rigging in Buffalo and across the state.

Wolfe has substantial experience in corporate lawsuits that appear in the Court of Chancery in Delaware, where he is based; he represented National Amusements in the Viacom - Redstone case, along with Walmart as it battled allegations of bribery in Mexico.

As the Progressive Conservative Party rushes towards an early election call, party officials are investigating nomination irregularities and allegations of bribery, reports Metro Edmonton.

The pharmaceutical company is also under investigation by the Serious Fraud Office and the US department of justice over allegations of bribery around the world, including in Poland and Lebanon.

Samsung Group's Jay Y. Lee was formally arrested on allegations of bribery, perjury and embezzlement, an extraordinary step that jeopardizes the executive's ascent to the top role at the world's biggest smartphone maker.

There are no allegations of bribery in Black's case, so his convictions can not stand on the honest services theory.

They are probing Societe Generale SA over allegations of bribery related to the bank's work with the Libyan Investment Authority, while Airbus SE reportedly risks a fine in excess of $ 1 billion in a case also run by U.K. watchdogs.

Ausdrill has backed former Leighton Holdings chief executive Wal King to continue serving on its board despite allegations of bribery and corruption against Mr King and several other executives.

This is because the evidence provided by tigereyepi in support of the allegations against the said Judge is not sufficient to meet the Prima Facie test either in relation to the allegation of bribery or ex-parte communication between the Judge and the Petitioner on a judicial matter pending before him, contrary to the Code of Conduct for Judges and Magistrates of Ghana (CCJMG).

The lawyer raised a question that «if not for the purpose of deliberate vilification to tarnish his reputation, then why would an ordinary activity of a video of him celebrating the birthday of a religious leader, Prophet T.B. Joshua, from whom he draws inspiration and spiritual support, be circulating in the social media before he was asked to respond on the allegation of bribery?»

The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has rubbished claims that he confessed to the chairman of the Appointments Committee of Parliament, Joe Osei - Owusu, that the allegation of bribery against the Committee was concocted.

Former Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation Mahama Ayariga has said he feels sorry his friendship with Minority Chief Whip, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka has been ruined following his allegation of bribery against the latter.

«We are also investigating the allegation of bribery involving other staff, particularly those deployed to Etche and Ikwerre.

The source said the commission is investigating the judges in connection with allegation of bribery and money laundering.

The Rivers State APC Publicity Secretary, Mr. Chris Finebone, told one of our correspondents that the APC had earlier petitioned the NJC over the allegation of bribery in the judiciary.

Not exact matches

Two employees of the tabloid were sent to prison in 2007 after being convicted of hacking into royal telephones, but the police investigation of the activity at the time has been slammed as incomplete or compromised by new bribery allegations.

While ongoing bribery and kick - back allegations continue to smear SNC - Lavalin's reputation, investors may take some comfort in knowing the underlying company is strong and continues to have the confidence of analysts.