Anti-Bribery and Corruption: Best Practices for Due Diligence and Post-Acquisition Integration | Practical Law

Anti-Bribery and Corruption: Best Practices for Due Diligence and Post-Acquisition Integration | Practical Law

Enhanced due diligence of target companies for bribery and corruption risk, including compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 (FCPA), should occur before proceeding with acquisitions, particularly in high-risk emerging markets. This Article provides an overview of best practices for conducting due diligence for bribery and corruption risk and related post-acquisition integration steps consistent with FCPA guidance issued by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Anti-Bribery and Corruption: Best Practices for Due Diligence and Post-Acquisition Integration

by Brian T. Markley, Brockton B. Bosson, Sean P. Tonolli, and Jennifer Potts, Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP, with Practical Law Corporate & Securities
Published on 22 Oct 2020 • USA (National/Federal)
Enhanced due diligence of target companies for bribery and corruption risk, including compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 (FCPA), should occur before proceeding with acquisitions, particularly in high-risk emerging markets. This Article provides an overview of best practices for conducting due diligence for bribery and corruption risk and related post-acquisition integration steps consistent with FCPA guidance issued by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).