Our lawyers’ broad regulatory, compliance, and enforcement knowledge and long-standing reputation for excellence among industry and regulators informs our advice and creative client solutions. Members of our team have served in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), U.S. Department of Defense—including the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps—U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of the Treasury, and the U.S. General Services Administration, as well as other relevant agencies. We have particular experience with regulatory compliance and investigation matters involving high-stakes engagements on a global scale, including developing and implementing ethics and compliance programs, conducting risk assessments, and investigating alleged misconduct. 

Perkins Coie provides sophisticated advice on the most critical issues facing the market, supporting our clients in building compliance programs, navigating transactions, conducting internal investigations, and responding to enforcement inquiries involving individuals, entities, and regulators globally. Our professionals identify and address the risks that matter, partnering with in-house teams to ensure our clients are protected from internal and third-party misconduct. We have helped hundreds of clients assess, develop, and implement a broad range of compliance-related policies and controls to meet the needs of a constantly shifting compliance landscape.

Our clients span industries and risk profiles, ranging from emerging companies to highly regulated financial institutions and government contractors, including both U.S. and foreign entities. We not only keep our clients abreast of today’s developments, but we collaborate with them closely to prepare for the future. And when the landscape evolves, we are there as a trusted partner to interpret new laws and regulations and protect our clients’ interests. 

Key Services

• Risk Assessment
• Compliance Program Design & Enhancement
• Day-to-Day Compliance Advisory Support
• Third-Party Risk Management & Due Diligence
• Supply Chain Risk Management & Due Diligence
• Agency Disputes (e.g., Bid Protests and Interventions; False Claims Act Defense; Trade Claims Before the WTO and Court of International Trade)
• Transactional Advice & Safeguards
• Agency Licensing, Applications & Guidance Requests
• Investigations & Enforcement (Internal and External Regulator Facing Inquiries)