FCPA Whistleblower Attorney

We Help Whistleblowers Report Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) Violations to the Federal Government

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) prohibits bribery and other forms of corruption in U.S. parties’ dealings with foreign government officials. It also prohibits foreign entities from facilitating bribes and other corrupt payments on U.S. soil. The FCPA includes accounting provisions and requirements for corporate internal controls as well—and violations of any of the statute’s prohibitions can warrant FCPA enforcement actions conducted by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).

But, the DOJ relies heavily on whistleblowers to expose when civil or criminal cases are warranted.

Our FCPA whistleblower attorneys help eligible whistleblowers expose bribery of foreign officials and all other forms of unlawful conduct, including violations of the FCPA accounting provisions. If you have questions about coming forward as an FCPA whistleblower, our attorneys can explain everything you need to know. We represent domestic and international whistleblowers in FCPA cases, and we can arrange for you to speak with one of our senior attorneys in a free and confidential consultation as soon as possible.

Types of FCPA Whistleblower Cases We Handle

We represent FCPA whistleblowers who are prepared to disclose all potential violations of the law. In many cases, companies that have violated the FCPA will have also committed violations of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank Act), Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Securities Exchange Act, and various other federal statutes. If you have information about violations of any of these statutes, our attorneys can assist you with disclosing these as well.

Under the FCPA specifically, we assist whistleblowers with exposing unlawful activity including (but not limited to):

Violations of the FCPA’s Anti-Bribery Provisions

The FCPA’s anti-bribery provisions prohibit U.S. entities from offering or paying bribes to foreign officials to influence their official capacities. They also prohibit foreign companies from facilitating bribes when these foreign companies are operating in the United States. When U.S. companies pay bribes to secure business overseas, to avoid contract termination, to evade taxes, or for the purpose of retaining business by avoiding loss of a license or permit, such bribes can clearly warrant FCPA whistleblower complaints.

Violations of the FCPA’s Internal Controls Provisions

Whistleblowers can also report violations of the FCPA’s provisions regarding internal accounting controls and recordkeeping. The DOJ relies heavily on whistleblower tips to expose these violations, as it will often be unable to uncover them through other means. In many cases, violations of the FCPA’s internal controls provisions will be indicative of companies committing FCPA violations in other ways as well—and our law firm works with the DOJ on behalf of whistleblowers to expose all statutory offenses.  

Government Contract Fraud

Government contractors that violate the FCPA may also be in violation of the federal False Claims Act (FCA). Under the FCA, when a whistleblower submits credible information about bribes or other corrupt practices that leads to the recovery of monetary sanctions, the whistleblower can become eligible to receive an award calculated as between 15 percent and 30 percent of the sanctions collected. Our attorneys have extensive experience representing whistleblowers under the FCA as well.

Corporate Corruption

Whistleblowers can report numerous forms of corporate corruption under the FCPA. As noted above, in many cases, FCPA whistleblowers will be able to report violations of federal securities laws as well. When a company has its securities listed on a public exchange, it is subject to stringent reporting and recordkeeping requirements, and failure to disclose bribes and other corrupt practices in a company’s public filings can itself warrant a whistleblower complaint under the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) whistleblower program.

Other Forms of Bribery and Corruption

From using shell companies to accept illicit payments to making unlawful payments through foreign business partners, our FCPA whistleblower attorneys help whistleblowers report numerous other forms of foreign bribery and corruption as well. If you have information about any form of international corruption involving a U.S. company, our attorneys can help you come forward, and we can work with the government to secure a whistleblower reward if you become eligible to receive one.

What to Expect When You Hire an FCPA Whistleblower Lawyer

Let’s say you decide to come forward as a whistleblower under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). What can you expect when you hire an FCPA whistleblower lawyer to represent you? Here is what you can expect when you hire a lawyer at our law firm:

• Strict Confidentiality – We will keep all information you share with our law firm strictly confidential. We will not share any information with the government without your consent, and you can remain anonymous if you wish to do so.
• Comprehensive Advice – Our lawyers will provide comprehensive advice focused on helping you make an informed decision about serving as an FCPA whistleblower. Scheduling a free consultation does not obligate you to move forward.
• Direct Communication – Throughout our representation, you will communicate directly with our senior lawyers. You will have direct access, and you can expect to remain in close contact throughout the process.
• Direct Representation – Our senior lawyers will work directly with the DOJ, SEC, and any other relevant federal authorities on your behalf. As noted above, many FCPA whistleblower cases also involve SEC violations, and we have extensive experience in this area as well.
• No Out-of-Pocket Costs – Under no circumstances will you have to pay out-of-pocket for our legal representation. When we help whistleblowers come forward with information that leads to successful enforcement actions, our legal fees are calculated as a percentage of the amount we recover on our clients’ behalf.

If you have questions about our attorneys’ experience, our federal whistleblower practice, or what is involved in serving as an FCPA whistleblower, we strongly encourage you to get in touch. We will arrange for you to speak with one of our senior attorneys for free and in strict confidence as soon as possible, and then you can use the information we provide to make confident decisions about your next steps.

FAQs: Filing a Whistleblower Complaint Under the FCPA

Speak with an Experienced FCPA Whistleblower Attorney in Strict Confidence

If you are interested in coming forward as an FCPA whistleblower, we invite you to get in touch. Our attorneys are available to speak with prospective FCPA whistleblowers worldwide. To arrange a free and confidential consultation as soon as possible, call 888-680-1745 or tell us how we can contact you online now.