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Update on Government Contracts M&A

Client Alert | less than 1 min read | 04.23.18

Recently, partner Peter Eyre discussed the latest developments and considerations in the government contracts mergers and acquisitions market. Talking with host Roger Waldron on Federal News Radio’s “Off the Shelf” program, they covered factors driving the increase in M&A activities, identifying best practices for due diligence, and providing thoughts on future trends. To hear the full interview, please click here.

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Client Alert | 3 min read | 08.18.25

FCPA Enforcement Continues to Evolve with Newly Unsealed Indictment

On August 11, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced that it had unsealed an indictment against two Mexican businessmen for alleged violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”). DOJ asserts that the defendants, both Mexican nationals living in Texas, paid bribes to officials at Petróleos Mexicanos (“PEMEX”), and its subsidiary, PEMEX Exploración y Producción (“PEP”) to secure contracts worth an estimated $2.5 million. These charges come amidst a period of uncertainty regarding FCPA enforcement following the Trump administration’s temporary pause on FCPA enforcement and the subsequent issuance of new investigation and enforcement guidelines....