FCPA Compliance Report

Unlocking Financial Gains Through Proactive Compliance: Insights with Nicholas Tollet


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Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest running podcast in compliance. In this edition of the FCPA Compliance Report, Tom Fox cross post the first episode of a new podcast series from Nicolas Tollet, partner at Hughes, Hubbard and Reed

In this episode, Tollet delves into the substantial financial benefits stemming from robust compliance measures. Tollet recounts a company’s journey through two deferred prosecution agreements (DPAs) related to bribery and corruption allegations in Africa and Brazil, detailing how proactive compliance actions saved the company approximately $100 million. He emphasizes the crucial role of an independent monitor and in-depth compliance reviews in identifying and mitigating misconduct. Tollet explores the implementation of compliance policies and training programs, drawing comparisons with high-profile cases like Walmart’s FCPA settlement, to illustrate the long-term financial stability and operational integrity gained through early compliance investment.


Highlights in this Episode:

  • The First Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA)
  • The Second DPA and Lava Jato Investigation
  • Compliance as a Competitive Advantage
  • Detecting and Addressing Misconduct
  • Remediation and Strengthening Compliance
  • Financial Benefits of Compliance
  • Comparing with Walmart FCPA Case

  • Resources:


    Nicolas Tollet at Hughes Hubbard & Reed


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