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David Lorello is a partner in the firm’s London office and a member of the Anti-Corruption and International Trade and Finance practice groups. Mr. Lorello advises clients concerning a range of international regulatory and commercial matters under both European and US laws.
Anti-Corruption Compliance and Investigations
Mr. Lorello regularly assists clients in investigating issues arising under the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), the UK Bribery Act and other related US, UK and European anti-corruption laws. Mr. Lorello has particular experience in managing corporate investigations and developing anti-corruption compliance programs for companies operating in Europe, including coordinating advice concerning parallel risks under US and European anti-corruption laws, advising clients concerning European criminal enforcement and debarment risks, and ensuring compliance with European data protection and workplace laws in the course of investigations and compliance matters.
Mr. Lorello also has represented clients before the World Bank in defending against allegations of corrupt practices in World Bank procurement and advises clients concerning debarment risks and anti-corruption compliance in connection with other matters under the auspices of other international financial institutions. In addition, Mr. Lorello advises clients concerning the commercial liability risks arising from corrupt practices, including private rights of action that may arise for parties that suffer losses as a result of corrupt practices.
Export Controls and Economic Sanctions
Mr. Lorello regularly represents clients before the major agencies responsible for export controls and economic sanctions laws and regulations, both in the United States and European Union. He has assisted clients in export and sanctions licensing and compliance issues with regard to a variety of industries and products, including encryption and other computer technologies, satellites, military items, and other goods and technology controlled for export due to national security reasons. Mr. Lorello has extensive experience assisting clients in developing effective export compliance strategies, including preparing export license requests, voluntary self-disclosures and intra-company agreements as well as policies necessary to ensure export controls and economic sanctions compliance.
International Commercial Arbitration
Mr. Lorello has advised on a range of commercial dispute matters, including sovereign disputes, commercial trade disputes and insurance/reinsurance matters under the auspices of the International Chamber of Commerce, Court of Arbitration, London Court of International Arbitration and other major arbitral venues.
Honors and Rankings
- Legal 500 UK
- Fraud - Civil (2012)
- Public International Law (2011)
Memberships and Affiliations
- American Bar Association, Member
Publications and Speeches
- Mr. Lorello was interviewed by the Corporate Crime Reporter on the UK deferred prosecution agreement process (6/25/2012).
- "Competitive Advantage: Attracting Investment through Strong Rule of Law," The World Justice Forum (7/11/2013)
- "Minimising Corruption and Bribery Risk Exposure in Joint-Ventures: How to Achieve the Right Level of Control and Supervision," C5 Anti-Corruption London (6/25/2013)
- "International Economic Sanctions," Lexis Nexis Financial Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Conference, London (6/24/2013)
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