What Is Anti-Bribery and Corruption?

Anti-Bribery / Anti-Corruption

The terms anti-bribery and anti-corruption encompass the laws, agreements, or policies aimed at stopping or punishing all forms of bribery and corruption. For example, under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), it is unlawful for a U.S. person or company to offer, pay, or promise to pay money or anything of value to a foreign official for the purpose of corruptly obtaining or retaining business.

Today’s complex legal and regulatory landscape requires companies to implement robust and effective compliance programs as they relate to anti-bribery and anti-corruption measures. Winston & Strawn attorneys advise clients on compliance with the FCPA and other anti-corruption laws, the UK Bribery Act, and the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention.

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