Political Law Compliance

U.S. Lobbying Disclosure: We provide compliance guidance, conduct compliance training, review existing procedures, advise on optimal LDA-related internal controls and represent clients through LDA audits and investigations.

U.S. Campaign Finance and Election Laws: We provide sophisticated counseling and advocacy on the full range of campaign finance issues for corporations, individuals, Political Action Committees (PAC) and trade associations.

U.S. Government Ethics Laws: Our guidance includes advice regarding prohibited activities, reporting requirements and compliance programs, federal, state and local laws governing conflicts of interest, gifts to public officials and legal gratuities.

Foreign Agents Registration Act: We are adept at advising clients on all of their FARA compliance needs—from determining whether registration may be required to assisting clients with the range of disclosure and reporting requirements required under the statute.

U.S. Tax Law: We are well versed in the myriad of U.S. tax rules related to lobbying and political activities both for for-profit entities, including corporations, partnerships and LLCs, as well as for not-for-profit entities including 501(c)(4), 501(c)(6) and 501(c)(3) organizations, and with regard to the section 527 rules and political activities.

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Compliance: We have experience in the entire spectrum of anti-corruption compliance and transactional due diligence, from designing compliance programs, conducting risk-based diligence, performing effective internal investigations and fact-finding, to ensuring complete post-acquisition integration.

International Political Law Compliance: We have advised clients on a range of political law compliance issues around the globe, including on the statutory registration of lobbyists, Ministerial Codes, Parliamentary rules and other provisions governing engagement with government officials.