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Ropes & Gray LLP
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Ropes & Gray LLP represents both corporates and individuals in white-collar cases and investigations. The firm houses a large number of anti-corruption, government enforcement and white-collar crime specialists that are fluent in Spanish or Portuguese; this includes a substantial group of former federal prosecutors, including co-chairs of the firm’s global anti-corruption and international risk practice, Chicago-based partner Ryan Rohlfsen and María González Calvet, who were members of the DOJ’s FCPA unit. González Calvet also co-chairs the Latin America practice. The practice is frequently engaged by clients in relation to government investigations, internal investigations, compliance and sanctions, and its specialists in this area are also noted for due diligence relating to M&A and other transactions. The team has an exceptional record in representing life sciences, technology and healthcare businesses, along with asset managers and financial sponsors. Alexandre Rene and Ama Adams are also key members of the practice. All named individuals are based in Washington DC unless stated otherwise.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The Ropes team is our go-to for all FCPA and internal investigation support as well as expertise in sanctions. They are user friendly, always make themselves available, are commercial and thoughtful. The team knows our firm well and it is very easy to get them read in on any matters where we need their support.’
- ‘Maria Calvet is like an extension of our internal team. She has helped our firm through numerous sensitive investigations as well as provided support with more routine FCPA and sanctions support at the firm level or within our portfolio. She is sharp, knowledgeable and creative!’
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Key clients
- Avianca Holdings
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Work highlights
- Represented Avianca Holdings, Colombia’s flag carrier airline, in connection with investigations by the DOJ, the SEC, and several Colombian law enforcement and regulatory authorities.
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