The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA): Navigating US Bribery Laws for International Businesses In-house Training

Course overview

Anti-corruption compliance is business critical. In today’s global economy, the risk of corruption and bribery is not confined to any one jurisdiction - and neither is the reach of enforcement.

With the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and the UK Bribery Act setting the international benchmark for anti-bribery regulation, businesses operating across borders face complex legal, financial and reputational risks.

As global business operations become more interconnected, U.S. anti-corruption enforcement is reaching further than ever. What many companies underestimate is the extraterritorial reach of these laws. A UK or EU company doesn’t need a physical presence in the US to fall under the scope of the FCPA - transactions in US dollars, partnerships with US-listed companies, or simply touching US markets through third parties can trigger exposure. The stakes are high: multi-million dollar fines, criminal liability for individuals, debarment from public contracts and irreversible reputational harm.

This training course provides critical insight into how the FCPA applies in practice, how to navigate the complex requirements, and how businesses can effectively mitigate the risks through third-party management, sound policies, due diligence and practical compliance strategies.

Key topics covered include:

• The scope and structure of the FCPA
• The cost of corruption
• Anti-corruption frameworks
• How and when UK/EU companies fall under US jurisdiction
• Warning signs of potential violations
• Best practices in due diligence and monitoring
• Working with third parties and challenges in joint ventures

This intensive and practical training course is a must-attend for any organisation engaged in cross-border operations, particularly those working in regulated industries, emerging markets, or with government-linked contracts. It will equip you to recognise red flags, understand enforcement risk and implement preventive measures that protect your business and your people.

During this course our expert trainer uses a mix of theory, case studies and practical exercises to deliver essential training on the FCPA and global anti-corruption standards, giving professionals the knowledge they need to operate confidently and compliantly in high-risk and international environments.

Our expert trainer, Manoj Nair, also presents a course on The UK Bribery Act.

This training course is part of our series of Corporate Strategy Training Courses covering the essential skills and best practices for all Company Directors and Company Secretaries, as well as business leaders and entrepreneurs.

Benefits of attending

By attending this training course, you will:

• Gain a clear understanding of the FCPA’s scope and jurisdiction
• Learn who is covered by the anti-bribery provisions
• Get to grips with the jurisdictional conduct that tiggers the provisions
• Understand an organisations’ responsibilities
• Strengthen your knowledge to create an effective compliance programme
• Explore the warning signs of potential FCPA violations
• Examine the types of resolutions with the DOJ and the SEC
• Enhance third-party due diligence and be audit and investigation ready

Who should attend?

This is an essential training course for all professionals seeking a practical understanding of the Act and implementation strategies, including:

• In-house legal counsel
• Directors, board members and senior executives
• Compliance and legal professionals
• Risk and governance officers
• Finance and audit professionals
• Procurement and supply chain managers
• Business development managers
• M&A and corporate development teams
• Operations and project managers
• International business managers
• Export control and trade compliance officers
• All professionals involved in government dealings or third party business relationships