Services
Anti-Corruption
Delivering transparency, accountability, and trust
Conducting business in the global marketplace presents a multitude of financial and operational challenges, including potential bribery and corruption activities, that can expose companies to severe fines and penalties as well as regulatory scrutiny. Failing to prevent bribery and corruption across relationships with customers, vendors, and other third parties can disrupt business operations and significantly affect employee morale and performance. These consequences could create long-term threats that put an organization's reputation, operations, and long-term viability at risk.
Ankura delivers both reactive anti-corruption investigations and proactive compliance solutions. When allegations are raised, our anti-corruption experts conduct thorough investigations to identify bad actors and determine appropriate actions. Our team also designs and implements tailored anti-corruption solutions that allow our clients to focus on their core business with fortified compliance.
Offerings
- Bribery & Corruption Risk Assessments
We help clients identify, map, and manage bribery and corruption risks in all facets of their organization.
- Bribery & Corruption Investigations
Our anti-corruption experts assist global organizations by delivering tailored investigations that navigate regulatory complexities.
- Internal Controls Assessment & Remediation
Leveraging our team of former auditors, we help clients quickly identify, test, and assess the effectiveness of organizational controls.
- Anti-Corruption Independent Monitoring & Monitor Support
We provide independent monitoring or monitor support to review and evaluate a company’s compliance program and internal controls.
- Profit Disgorgement & Ability-to-Pay Analysis
Our team of former law enforcement officials and staff at the DOJ and the SEC assist organizations in their calculations of disgorgements.
Our Latest Thinking
Global Energy Company
Managing Regulatory Scrutiny from Six International Jurisdictions
Ankura assisted a team of outside attorneys in evaluating the global anti-corruption program of one of the world’s leading energy companies. This review was prompted by regulatory scrutiny from six international jurisdictions.
The Ankura Difference
Our team routinely assists clients in defending against government enforcement inquiries, drawing on our significant public service experience. We have maintained strong working relationships with the U.S. Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission, financial institution regulators, the UK Serious Fraud Office, and a variety of other global agencies through our numerous engagements involving high-profile and high-stakes government enforcement matters.
