• Advised a CAC 40 company in connection with the acquisition of various targets in the United States and in the United Kingdom in the energy management sector and the structuring of the transactions*
• Represented clients in connection with tax controversy and dispute resolution in various areas, including transfer pricing, hybrid financing, patent royalties, VAT, corporate tax matters, recharacterization of gains from management investment plans into ordinary income*
• Advised a European manufacturer on its multibillion acquisition of beverage can manufacturing assets and support locations in Europe, Brazil and the United States*
• Advised a multinational real estate company on its multibillion acquisition of an Australian retail real estate company*
• Advised an Asian nuclear energy company on its investment in a French nuclear fuel cycle company*
• Advised a private capital firm on the acquisition, build-up and sale of a building supplier to a European investment firm*

*Matter handled prior to joining the firm.

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• Octopus Energy on the acquisition of MN projects
• ImWind Group on the development and financing of a large wind farm in Hessen
• Aukera on the acquisition of a photovoltaic and battery storage project in Rhineland-Palatinate
• Aream Group on the formation of a joint venture with Eiffel investment group represented by the Eiffel Transition Infrastructure Fund
• DIF Capital Partners on the acquisition of a majority stake in ib Vogt GmbH*
• Ecuaflor Holding on the sale of its Germany onshore wind development business DunoAir Windpark Planung to Qualitas Energy*
• Octopus Energy on the acquisition of a 50% share in renewables developer Lintas Green GmbH*
• CommerzReal on a development cooperation with Elysium Solar for a suite of agri-PV projects and on acquiring a first agri-PV project with a size of ca. 50 MWp*
• Haspa Green on its acquisition of two windfarms from German developer UKA*
• Itochu/Citic Pacific on the acquisition of a 25% stake in German offshore wind farm Butendiek*
• Foresight Group on the acquisition of a biogas portfolio from German farming group Lindhorst*
• Green Investment Group (GIG) on the acquisition, further development and later sale of a large biomass CHP plant to Pearl Infrastructure*
• Vulcan Energy on the acquisition of a geothermal power plant for the production of green lithium from Pfalzwerke AG*
• Telxius on the EUR 1.5 billion Telefónica mobile tower acquisition*
• DIF Capital Partners and Aberdeen Standard Investments on the joint acquisition of tank farm operator UNITANK*
• Lenders to Vinci Concessions on the tender for “Deutschlandnetz Regional”, the roll out of fast EV-charging infrastructure alongside German regional roads*

*Matter handled prior to joining the firm.

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• Chambers Europe, Band 4 in Germany: Energy: Transactional, 2025-2026
• JUVE Handbook of Commercial Law Firms, “Leading Names”: Transactions and Financing for Renewable Energies, 2024-2026
• JUVE Handbook of Commercial Law Firms, Recommended: Energy Law: Energy Sector: Deals / Financing / Projects and Regulation as well as Private Equity and Venture Capital: Private Equity Transactions, 2023-2026
• Chamber Europe, Germany: “Maximilian Uibeleisen is very strong across the board and additionally is fun to work with.”; “Maximilian Uibeleisen has a massive amount of experience, his diligence makes his work products precise and he is good at translating legal language into something comprehensive for clients.”; “He is a very strong and reliable partner.”, 2023-2024
• JUVE, “One of the Top 10 Leading Lawyers”: transaction-related Energy Law, 2024
• Who’s Who Legal, “Thought-Leader” in Germany: Energy Law

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Fatema has received acknowledgement from numerous industry ranking guides:

• Chambers UK 2024 – Ranked for Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and above. Sources note, “Fatema is deeply knowledgeable and infinitely approachable.” “Fatema has very high capability and the ability to be creative and think outside of the box.” “Fatema’s ability is wide-ranging and she prioritises client relationships.”
• The Legal 500 UK 2024 – Fatema has been ranked as a “Leading Individual” for Private Equity: Transactions – Mid-Market Deals. Sources note, “Fatema is an outstanding PE lawyer. We particularly value Fatema’s ability to find creative solutions in complex situations, working with clients to find viable paths forward where one is not obvious —– this really sets her apart from others in the industry. We also appreciate how dedicated she is to her clients. Fatema is always on top of both the details and the bigger picture, even at short notice. Fatema is our go-to PE lawyer.”

Fatema is distinguished by her work in promoting diversity in the legal profession. She has been included in the Class of 2021 at Law.com’s Women, Influence & Power in Law UK Awards as “Mentor of the Year” for which Fatema was the top “Outstanding Winner”.

Fatema has also been actively involved in initiatives across the City, including her roles as co-founder of “Women in Law, London” (WILL) a network with over 2,000 members across London aiming to promote and engage the next generation of women leaders in law, an Events Committee member of the “City Women’s Network” (CWN), and advisory panel member of “Oxford Women in Law” (OWL).

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• Advised Apollo (through certain investment funds affiliated therewith) and its portfolio, Catalina, on the disposal of Catalina Insurance Ireland, an Irish insurance company regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland, to Riverstone, the largest provider of legacy solutions in the Lloyd’s market (and backed by CVC Capital)*
• Apollo Global Management, LLC on its acquisition of a majority stake in Catalina Holdings (Bermuda) Ltd from, among others, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan*
• Apollo Global Management, LLC on its acquisition of Haydock, one of the largest independent finance companies in the UK*
• Arsenal Capital Partners on its acquisition of the global UV photoinitiator division from Lamberti*
• Arsenal Capital Partners on its acquisition of a majority stake in IGM Resins, a global specialty chemical company and leading supplier of photoinitiators and acrylates to the worldwide UV curable coatings and inks markets*
• Arsenal Capital Partners and Cello Health Limited on the disposal of Digital Technology Advisory Group, a group providing marketing strategy consulting, data-driven market research insights, and tech-enabled communications solutions, to Vespa Capital*
• Cinven and GS Capital Partners on their €1.8 billion disposal of the Nordic manufacturing supplier Ahlsell to CVC Capital Partners*
• Crayhill Capital Management on the US$300 million financing and investment for unybrands, an integrated platform for e-commerce businesses*
• EQT Private Equity and PRO Unlimited in PRO Unlimited’s acquisition of outsourced workforce management provider Geometric Results, Inc*
• EQT Partners in connection with its US$1 billion sale of Innovyze Inc., a leading provider of water infrastructure software, to Autodesk Inc*
• FTV Capital on its acquisition of a 40% stake in World First, a leading provider of foreign exchange, international payment and hedging solutions to corporate and private clients*
• GIC on its investment in Convex Group Limited, the specialty insurer and reinsurer focused on complex risks, which launched with US$1.7 billion of committed capital in April of 2019. The investment was part of a GIC and Onex Corporation led consortium of existing and new co-investors committing to invest an additional US$1 billion in Convex*
• Goldman Sachs, GoldenTree Asset Management and Avenue Capital Group in their €520 million acquisition of a large portfolio of over 140 Travelodge hotels from Prestbury*
• Great Hill Partners on its acquisition of Ikon Science, the global provider of geo-prediction software for oil and gas exploration and production companies*
• H.I.G. Capital on the equity aspects of their disposal of Acqua & Sapone, the leading Italian non-food discount retailer selling a wide range of household and cosmetic products, to TDR Capital LLP, with H.I.G. rolling over and retaining a significant equity stake
• H.I.G. Capital on the acquisition of Zenith Structural, a leading UK provider of industrial inspection, maintenance and refurbishment services to petrochemical, cement and power sectors
• H.I.G. Capital on its carve-out acquisition of the France Workwear business from Rentokil Initial plc.
• H.I.G. Europe on the acquisition of Rainham Industrial Services Limited, a leading UK provider of industrial installation, maintenance, and refurbishment services to the power generation, energy from waste, nuclear and manufacturing sectors
• H.I.G. Europe and its portfolio company Rainham Industrial Services on the acquisition of TEi, a leading provider of mechanical repair and maintenance services to the power generation and petrochemical industries
• H.I.G. Europe on its disposal of Xtera Limited, the leading provider of subsea telecom networks, to a joint venture led by Prysmian S.p.A. and Fincantieri S.p.A.
• H.I.G. Europe and its portfolio Vernacare on the acquisition of the industry leading Infection Prevention business providing an extensive range of sharps and clinical waste disposal solutions (including brands Sharpsafe®, Clinisafe®, and eXchange™) from the Frontier Medical Group (backed by Kester Capital) *
• H.I.G. Europe on its disposal of the Zmarta Group, the leading fintech marketplace in Northern Europe, to Bauer Media Group*
• H.I.G. Europe on its disposal of the International School of Europe group, a leading group of schools in Italy, to Inspired*
• H.I.G. Europe on its disposal of the global-market leading metalized paper manufacturer AR Metallizing to Nissha Printing Co., Ltd (a publicly traded company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange) *
• H.I.G. Europe on its acquisition of Freedom Finance, the largest prime consumer loan broker operating in Sweden, Norway, and Finland*
• H.I.G. Europe on its acquisition of St. Gilgen International School GmbH, the owner of St. Gilgen International School, a prestigious international day and boarding school located in Austria*
• H.I.G. Europe on its acquisition of International School of Europe, a group of leading K-12 schools in Italy*
• H.I.G. Europe on its acquisition of the Belgian metalized paper manufacturer AR Metallizing from Ackermans & van Haaren, as well as the simultaneous acquisition of the assets of Vacumet Paper in the United States from Scholle Corporation*
• H.I.G. Infrastructure on the acquisition of PolarDC Group Limited, which develops, owns, and operates data center infrastructure targeting high-performance computing applications, from the Lian Group
• Investcorp Technology Partners, the technology-focused private equity arm of Investcorp, on the carve-out acquisition of Netop as a standalone company from Ativion (formerly Impero Software)
• Main Capital and its portfolio company Bizzdesign on the acquisition of the software platform Alfabet from Software GmbH (formerly Software AG), owned by Silver Lake
• Main Capital Partners and their portfolio company Foconis, a leading software partner for financial institutions in the DACH region, on the acquisition of Swiss MACD AG, a leading provider of trading connectivity
• Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) on the acquisition, with GIC, of Blackstone’s 36% shareholding in Rothesay Life, the largest specialist annuity provider in the UK. Under the terms of the transaction, MassMutual and GIC each became equal 49% shareholders and the transaction valued the group at £5.75 billion*
• Oaktree Capital Management on its acquisition of Ainscough Crane Hire, the United Kingdom’s largest lifting services company, from Goldman Sachs and TPG*
• Oaktree Capital Management on its disposal of Knightsbridge Student Housing’s Westbourne portfolio of student accommodation to Goldman Sachs*
• OpCapita on its acquisition of the NKD Group, one of the largest discount clothing retailers in its market, from Daun & Cie*
• Origami Capital on its establishment and structuring of a joint venture real estate development investment platform in Germany*
• Ren Life Sciences on its acquisition (alongside Juno Capital and SHS Capital) of AMW GmbH, a company specialising in the development and commercialisation of long-acting formulations of sterile injectable drugs
• Ren Life Sciences in its acquisition of a majority stake in 53Biologics, a Spanish contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in decoding biologics productions, and on its go-forward equity arrangements
• Roundshield Partners on its establishment and structuring of three separate joint venture real estate development investment platforms in Spain*
• Rubicon Partners on its acquisition of Erodex Graphite Systems Limited, a leading global supplier of graphite and brass tube electrodes, EDM consumables, and carbon products, primarily used for the manufacturing of turbine blades and aerofoil structures for aircraft engines and industrial gas turbines
• Siris Capital on its acquisition of Xura, Inc. (formerly Comverse) *
• Thompson Street Capital Partners in the Sale of Palisade, a provider of risk modeling and decision analysis software, to Lumivero*
• TowerBrook on its acquisition of Van Dijk Educatie, a leading distributor of learning materials to students in the Dutch secondary education market, from its Founder*
• TowerBrook on its investment in Groupe La Maison Bleue, a leading player in the French child care market with 180 child care nurseries throughout France, alongside BPI France Investissement*
• TowerBrook on the disposal of their stake in Hayfin Capital Management to the British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (bcIMC)*
• TowerBrook on its disposal of Hayfin Capital Management LLP’s portfolio of managed assets totaling €705 million to The Future Fund (Australia’s Sovereign Wealth Fund, an existing shareholder in Hayfin), return of capital, and the ongoing arrangements between Hayfin’s institutional and management investors*
• TowerBrook on its acquisition of Independent Clinical Services, a leading healthcare staffing, services, and outsourcing provider, from Blackstone*
• Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (WCAS) and Managed Market Insights & Technology (MMIT) in connection with MMIT’s US$1.6 billion merger with Evaluate, a London-based provider of commercial intelligence and predictive analytics to the pharmaceutical industry. Upon completion of the merger, WCAS, and Evaluate’s equity partner, Hg Capital, will share joint control of the combined business*
• Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (WCAS) (alongside Hg Capital) and Norstella, a global leader with end-to-end solutions that smooth access to life-saving therapies for patients, in connection with Norstella’s US5 billion merger with Citeline, a leader in the clinical trial intelligence space, owned by Warburg Pincus*
• WestCap Management, LLC, as lead investor, in the Series B financing for Sharegain, a leading capital markets infrastructure fintech. At the time, this round was the largest series B to date in the securities lending industry*
• A global private equity firm’s co-investment into GEMS Education, a UAE-based education and ancillary services provider (which is owned by a Brookfield led consortium)

Private Equity Distressed/Restructuring:

• Centerbridge Partners, as the largest lender to the Apcoa Group, in relation to its restructuring (including the debt for equity swap by scheme of arrangement and leading the negotiations on the new equity consortium arrangements) *
• H.I.G. Capital in respect the restructuring of its portfolio, Cabonline Group Holding AB, the largest taxi network in the Nordics, which operates in Sweden, Norway and Finland, with respect to its financial indebtedness owed to a consortium of Nordic and international institutional investors*
• H.I.G. Whitehorse on its investment in Getronics, the leading player in the ICT services sector in Europe*
• KKR Credit on its acquisition of the Selecta Group, Europe’s largest independent pan-European vending machine operator, from Allianz Capital Partners*
• KKR Credit on its €241 million debt investment and acquisition of a 24% stake in the Spanish pizza chain TelePizza*
• KKR Credit on its €100 million debt and equity investment in the Italian coffee vending machine operator, Gruppo Argenta*
• Merced Capital on the restructuring and acquisition of the Telford Offshore Group*
• Sankaty (now Bain Capital Credit) on its disposal of the Lambert Smith Hampton Group, one of the largest commercial property consultancies in the UK and Ireland, to Countrywide plc*
• Sankaty (now Bain Capital Credit) on its acquisition (out of administration) of the Lambert Smith Hampton Group, one of the largest commercial property consultancies in the UK and Ireland*

Corporate M&A:

• Affinion International Group on its merger with the Webloyalty Group*
• Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., a global insurance brokerage, risk management, and consulting services firm, in its acquisition of the treaty reinsurance brokerage operations of Willis Towers Watson for US$3.25 billion*
• BearTooth Advisors, a London- and New York-based placement agent and advisor, on its disposal to Houlihan Lokey from Riverstone*
• Blackbaud, Inc. on its acquisition of JustGiving, a leading UK-based online charity crowdfunding platform*
• The Boeing Company on its acquisition of AerData Group BV, a Netherlands based provider of integrated software solutions for lease management, engine fleet planning and records management and also technical services for aircraft and engine operators, lessors, and maintenance, repair and overhaul companies*
• The Boeing Company on its acquisition of the assets and business of ETS Aviation Limited, a leading provider of fuel-efficiency management and analytics software*
• Gala Coral Group on the implementation of its management incentive scheme*
• IDEX Corporation in its definitive agreement to acquire micro-precision technology manufacturing company Muon B.V. and its subsidiaries from Rivean Capital for a cash consideration of €700 million*
• Independent Clinical Services Group, a portfolio company of TowerBrook Capital Partners, on its acquisition of Liquid Personnel Limited*
• Inspired Entertainment, Inc., a leading supplier of gaming terminals in the UK, on the proposed transformational acquisition of the Gaming Technology Group of Novomatic UK Ltd*
• Merck & Co. Inc on its disposal of its BioManufacturing Network (comprising MSD Biologics (UK) Limited (formerly Avecia Biologics Limited) and Diosynth RTP, Inc) to the FUJIFILM Corporation*
• Stephen and Peter Bond and the Management Team on their €300 million disposal of the leading British helicopter service provider Bond Aviation Group to the Inaer Group (backed by KKR and Investindustrial) *
• Syncreon on its acquisition across 15 jurisdictions of the Spanish supply chain services group Compuspar*

Sovereign Wealth (Direct Co-Investments):

• A leading sovereign wealth fund (X) on:
  • its co-investment with a sponsor as part of Viagogo’s acquisition of Stubhub*
  • its co-investment with Bain Capital Credit on its acquisition of Habitat, the Spanish real estate developer*
  • its sale of its joint venture interest with KauriCAB Management GmbH of a residential portfolio to Blackstone*
  • its co-investment with ArcLight (alongside BP) to acquire Thorntons LLC, the convenience store retailer group*
  • its equity investment in the Limetree Bay terminal infrastructure and refinery platform*
  • its co-investment with Ellington for their investment in Thea Artemis Greek Non-Performing Loans (NPL) servicing platform*
  • its co-investment with CVC Capital Partners for the purpose of the take-private of Paysafe plc*
  • its co-investment with Sycamore Partners for the purpose of the take-private of Staples Inc*
  • its joint venture with JC Flowers, relating to the management of a leading Puerto-Rican based private investment firm dedicated to investing globally in the financial services industry*

• A leading sovereign wealth fund (Y) on:
  • its co-investment with Nordic Capital on its further investment in Board International, the leading software vendor in the fields of Business Intelligence, Corporate Performance Management, and Advanced Analytics*
  • its co-investment with Nordic Capital on its investment in Norwegian Finans Holding ASA, the fully digital bank, as listed on Oslo Børs*
  • its co-investment with KKR on its acquisition, alongside Cinven and Providence, of MASMOVIL, the fourth largest telecommunications operator in Spain, which valued the MASMOVIL at €5.3 billion*
  • its parallel co-investments with Nordic Capital and Astorg on their respective investments in eResearch Technology, Inc*
  • its co-investment with Goldman Sachs on its acquisition of the B&B Hotel group*
  • its co-investment with KKR on its acquisition of Elsan, the second-largest private healthcare operator in France*
  • its co-investment with KKR on its US$3.3 billion public takeover (alongside Cinven and Providence Equity Partners) of Spanish telecoms company Masmovil Ibercom SA*
  • its equity investment in Gratis, the leading personal care products retailer in Turkey*
  • its equity investment in Korozo, the leading flexible packaging and carrier bag producer in Turkey*

*Matter handled prior to joining the firm.

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• Represented Thomson Reuters in a Section 482 transfer pricing dispute regarding the arm’s-length amount of various intercompany services under Treas. Reg. § 1.482-9 (Thomson Reuters America Corporation & Subsidiaries v. Commissioner (US Tax Court, Docket No. 20288-16)) *
• Litigated the first transfer pricing case in Mauritius for a technology company*
• Successfully represented technology and automotive industry companies during their IRS audits of Section 41 research credits
• Successfully resolved a multimillion-dollar worthless stock issue at IRS Appeals for a large multinational corporation
• Successfully defended against the imposition of various multimillion-dollar accuracy-related penalties at both IRS Appeals and IRS Exam
• Obtained a full concession by IRS Exam of a withholding tax issue for a European multinational corporation*
• Obtained a full concession by IRS Exam for a technology company regarding a multibillion-dollar adjustment based on an economic substance challenge to a reorganization*
• Represented Starbucks in a dispute regarding whether certain royalty payments are deductible or must be capitalized under Section 263A (Starbucks Corporation v. Commissioner (US Tax Court, Docket No. 14432-11)) *
• Successfully resolved a dispute for a technology company regarding the deductibility versus the capitalization of acquisition costs at IRS Appeals*
• Successfully resolved a multimillion-dollar dispute involving application of the passive activity rules under Section 469 at IRS Exam

*Matter handled prior to joining the firm.

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• Cornell Alumni Admissions Ambassador Network, member

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In her wide-ranging anti-corruption compliance practice, Kelly frequently advises clients on anti-corruption compliance matters, including internal investigations, US and international government investigations, mergers and acquisitions, and joint venture due diligence, risk assessments, internal controls and compliance program enhancements. She is also well versed in navigating FCPA monitorships, having both served on a monitorship team and represented a multinational company under the review of an independent compliance monitor.

As one area of her global practice, Kelly handles anti-corruption compliance, extractive industry transparency, illegal detention and transitional justice matters throughout several African jurisdictions.

Kelly is actively committed to advancing diversity and inclusion initiatives in the legal profession. Prior to her legal career, she was a fundraising and management consultant for faith-based and nonprofit organizations.

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• Conducted pre- and post-acquisition anti-corruption due diligence for multiple oil field services companies*
• Conducted post-acquisition due diligence for a major cruise line in Europe*
• Represented a multinational oil and gas company in a DOJ and SEC investigation alleging FCPA violations in Africa*
• Represented a multinational engineering company in a DOJ and SEC investigation alleging FCPA violations in Africa and Asia*
• Conducted an internal investigation into allegations of FCPA violations for a multinational oil and gas company in Asia*
• Conducted an internal investigation into allegations of commercial bribery, conflicts of interest and kickbacks between executives at a multinational company*
• Represented a former banking executive in a DOJ and SEC investigation into a bank’s hiring practices in Asia*

*Matter handled prior to joining the firm.

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In addition to handling a broad range of anti-corruption matters, Caitlin regularly works with companies to develop, implement and enhance their corporate compliance programs. She advises clients on creating policies and procedures, improving training programs, and implementing best practices related to third-party management and internal controls. Caitlin also has experience navigating FCPA monitorships, having represented a multinational company under the review of an independent compliance monitor.

Caitlin’s practice also involves conducting internal investigations; representing clients in matters before the US Department of Justice (DOJ), the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and multilateral development banks; and performing anti-corruption due diligence.

Caitlin is committed to pro bono work and has defended a political protestor in a high-profile jury trial, represented a domestic violence victim in a Hague Convention matter and worked on behalf of human trafficking victims.

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• Represented an international pharmaceutical company in sanctions proceedings brought by the World Bank*
• Represented individuals in the oil and gas industry in DOJ-led FCPA investigations in Africa and South America*
• Represented an individual in the security technology industry in an anti-corruption investigation by the SEC*
• Conducted pre-acquisition anti-corruption due diligence on behalf of a private equity firm operating in the Middle East*
• Developed anti-corruption policies and procedures for clients in the medical device, financial services, technology and aerospace industries*

*Matter handled prior to joining the firm.

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Chambers recognizes Anne for her experience in Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) matters, and she co-leads McDermott’s FCPA practice. In addition to her investigations and compliance experience, Anne has helped clients navigate FCPA monitorships to certification by the monitor that their programs are effective, and has been a member of DOJ and SEC-appointed monitorship teams. Anne’s approach to FCPA and anti-corruption matters is informed by nearly two decades of experience across industries including healthcare and life sciences, aerospace, technology, extractives, retail, hospitality, and food and beverage. She also leverages a unique understanding of geographical risk, having handled matters throughout the world and with on-the-ground experience in more than 17 countries.

Anne works with clients to proactively address evolving compliance risks. She builds, operationalizes, enhances and assesses compliance programs. Anne draws on her experience working with companies at all stages of their life cycles – from small private companies to large public multinationals – to tailor compliance programs to address risk in a practical way. She routinely conducts risk assessments and compliance reviews to inform companies’ efforts to continuously improve their programs and prioritize how they deploy compliance resources.  Anne conducts pre-acquisition anti-corruption diligence and works with clients to integrate newly acquired entities into their compliance programs.

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• Conducted an internal investigation into potential accounting fraud issues at a multinational corporation on behalf of its board of directors*
• Conducted an internal investigation into ethics issues and product substitution at manufacturing plant*
• Conducted an internal investigation into fraud and corruption issues by a third-party distributor to a multinational corporation*
• Represented several individuals in industry-wide FCPA investigations related to the oil services and pharmaceutical sectors*
• Conducted an internal investigation into a healthcare company’s operations in China*
• Conducted an internal investigation into corruption allegations related to a US public official*

Monitorships

• Represented a multinational company throughout a three-year DOJ- and SEC-imposed FCPA monitorship*
• Served on DOJ and SEC-appointed FCPA monitor team*

Compliance program development, risk assessments, and M&A diligence

• Developed an anticorruption compliance program for a life sciences company*
• Performed a global anticorruption risk assessment for a hospitality and tourism corporation with worldwide operations*
• Developed criteria and conducted a risk assessment for an oil exploration company in the Middle East*
• Conducted global risk assessment for financial services organization*
• Conducted assessment and tested compliance program for manufacturing company*

*Matter handled prior to joining the firm.

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Guy co-leads McDermott’s Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) practice. He represents clients in internal and government investigations involving alleged violations of the FCPA, earnings management investigations, allegations of scientific fraud and other types of alleged corporate misconduct. He represents companies and individuals before federal agencies, including the US Department of Justice (DOJ), the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and other federal and state agencies and attorneys general. Guy regularly works with clients to design, implement and test corporate compliance programs, and advises boards of directors on matters related to corporate compliance.

Guy has extensive experience with corporate monitorships. He has served both as a government-appointed monitor and as corporate counsel to companies placed under monitorship. Notably, Guy was appointed by the DOJ, SEC and Brazil’s Federal Prosecution Service (MPF) to serve as the corporate monitor related to Operation Car Wash, the largest corruption investigation in history.

Guy draws on years of experience as a federal prosecutor to help clients navigate their most sophisticated white-collar fraud matters. As a trial lawyer in the fraud section of the DOJ’s Criminal Division, he investigated and prosecuted all types of white-collar crime and public corruption throughout the United States, from grand jury through trials. During his tenure at the DOJ, Guy received many commendations from federal and state law enforcement agencies. Prior to joining the fraud section, Guy handled public corruption, organized crime, sex crimes and other matters as a federal and state prosecutor in South Florida.

Because of Guy’s varied experience, he is sought-after to assist with matters beyond the world of traditional corporate white-collar law. For example, he has handled investigations related to allegations of sexual misconduct, national security and art fraud.

The national media often calls on Guy for commentary because of his successful track record handling high-profile public corruption and white-collar crime matters. Outside of his practice, Guy teaches a course on corporate governance, ethics and compliance as an adjunct law professor at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School.

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• Conducted a forensic review of third-party interactions and a comprehensive risk assessment for a large multinational company in the shipping industry*
• Represented a large multinational company in a criminal matter arising from alleged violations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act*
• Provided anti-corruption compliance counseling, including drafting anti-corruption compliance policies and procedures, to multinational companies in several industries, including mining and defense*
• Conducted an internal investigation and provided anti-corruption compliance advice to a multinational company in the logistics industry*
• Co-led the investigation and prosecution of Washington, DC-based lobbyist Jack Abramoff and all related parties, leading to conviction of many individuals, including a US Congress member*
• Led prosecution in a large-scale healthcare fraud investigation that resulted in more than 50 convictions and was featured on NBC’s “Dateline” program*
• Tried State v. Kirk Billie, a high-profile double homicide case that was aired on Court TV and featured on ABC’s “20/20” program*
• Tried and obtained convictions in United States v. Kirkland et al., the only trial stemming from one of the largest pension-fraud cases in US history*

*Matter handled prior to joining the firm.

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• GIR Just Anti-Corruption, Washington DC’s FCPA Bar, highly recommended
• Legal 500, Recommended for White-Collar Criminal Defense, 2015-2016
• Assistant Attorney General’s Award for Ensuring Integrity of Government
• DOJ, Meritorious Award for Superior Performance of Duties

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