Recognizing that in many parts of the world there are ties between corruption, money laundering, narcotics trafficking, cryptocurrency violations and other crimes not traditionally considered “white collar,” the firm draws upon its partners’ particular expertise in all these areas to establish a working group that is uniquely positioned to advise clients, including specifically where these topics might intersect.  Whether the matter is as evidently concerning as a Blue or Red Notice from Interpol or as opaque and inscrutable as an administrative subpoena merely requesting documents, these complex international cases require careful consideration and simultaneous interfacing with a variety of governmental agencies and foreign entities to best advocate for the client.  This is especially so because any U.S. government investigation of such matters is likely done either jointly or in parallel with other agencies or departments of the U.S. government (such as OFAC, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, Homeland Security Investigations, Frauds, the National Security Division, MLARS, or the SEC) or with a foreign governments, who are equally motivated to pursue narcotics charges and the financial seizures that accompany successful prosecutions in the U.S.

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Akrivis can assist individuals and corporations navigate these matters and interact with U.S. authorities often unfamiliar with practices and circumstances in other parts of the world.  Whether that involves employing a vigorous and robust defense, engaging in a strategy of offense with Interpol and the underlying foreign government, or cooperating with authorities and regulators in exchange for leniency, Akrivis can handle the representation at every stage of the process – and the earlier Akrivis gets involved, the better the results that can be expected.

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