Advice to a multi-national company regarding the DOJ’s investigation into Huawei
Fulcrum conducted an internal investigation for a client in relation to the DoJ’s investigation into Huawei for wire fraud and breaches of sanctions on Iran. We also advised the client on its approach to the DoJ.
Advice to a Caribbean State on reporting to the DoJ
Fulcrum advised a Caribbean State on an investigation into a potential fraud committed on a national economic development fund in the context of a significant construction project. Advice in relation to reporting to the FBI and DOJ.
Internal investigations for a client in relation to DoJ reporting requirements
Fulcrum conducted a number of internal investigations for a multinational corporate client pertaining to activity in South Korea, Brazil and China as part of DOJ reporting requirements.
Alstom
Fulcrum represented Alstom in relation to the SFO’s investigation and prosecution of Alstom UK’s subsidiary, Alstom Network UK Limited, in relation to activity relating to India, Poland, Hungary and Tunisia. Following the largest contested corporate corruption prosecution in UK legal history, the company was acquitted in relation to 3 of the 4 charges brought against it.
Rolls Royce Executives
Fulcrum represented two senior executives in the context of the SFO’s investigation into Rolls-Royce and associated individuals, which involved attending Section 2 (witness) interviews and assisting in the process of finalising witness statements.
An Oil & Gas Company
Fulcrum acted for a downstream Oil & Gas company in parallel with ICC and UNCITRAL arbitrations relating to supply disputes under several gas sales agreements (combined claim value $200m).
Advice to a Caribbean State
Fulcrum advised a Caribbean State on an investigation into a potential fraud committed on a national economic development fund in the context of a significant construction project. Advice in relation to reporting to the FBI and DOJ.
Alstom
Fulcrum represented Alstom in relation to the SFO’s investigation and prosecution of Alstom UK’s subsidiary, Alstom Network UK Limited, in relation to activity relating to India, Poland, Hungary and Tunisia. Following the largest contested corporate corruption prosecution in UK legal history, the company was acquitted in relation to 3 of the 4 charges brought against it.
Macmillan Publishers Limited in the largest pre-DPA settlement with the SFO
Fulcrum represented Macmillan Publishers Limited in relation to investigations conducted into the publisher by the World Bank’s Integrity Vice Presidency, the City of London Police, and the SFO, which culminated in a £11.26 million civil settlement with the SFO in 2011(the largest pre-DPA civil settlement with the SFO).
Rio Tinto Senior Executive
In the context of the high-profile SFO investigation into Rio Tinto’s conduct in relation to the Simandou project in Guinea, Fulcrum are acting for a former senior executive.
ENRC in relation to the SFO’s long-running investigation into the company for alleged bribery and corruption
Fulcrum represents ENRC in one of the longest running investigations in the SFO’s history concerning allegations of fraud, bribery and corruption in Africa in relation to the acquisition of certain substantial mineral assets.
Former executive of a former AIM-listed mining company
Fulcrum are acting for a former senior executive of a former AIM-listed mining company facing investigation by the SFO for suspected fraud offences.
Internal investigation in Ecuador
We recently carried out an internal investigation for a multinational client in relation to allegations of bribery and corruption concerning their Ecuadorian subsidiary, as well as a review of the integrity of the company’s internal procurement policies and procedures.
Alstom
Fulcrum represented Alstom in relation to the SFO’s investigation and prosecution of Alstom UK’s subsidiary, Alstom Network UK Limited, in relation to activity relating to India, Poland, Hungary and Tunisia. Following the largest contested corporate corruption prosecution in UK legal history, the company was acquitted in relation to 3 of the 4 charges brought against it.
A multinational’s operations in China
Fulcrum advised a client in relation to allegations of misconduct during a UNOPS procurement exercise and non-cooperation with an IAIG investigation. Fulcrum advised on the initial response to the allegations, as well as the subsequent discussion regarding the allegations with the investigators.
Internal investigations relating to activity in South Korea and China
Internal investigations pertaining to activity in South Korea, Brazil and China as part of DOJ reporting requirements.