Article | June 30, 2026
FCPA Enforcement: Where the Bribery Actually Happened
FCPA enforcement trends analyzed by geography. Discover where bribery risk is concentrated and how it impacts global compliance, investigations and risk management.
February 2, 2026
Secretariat has continued to expand our global reach with the opening of a new office in Sydney, Australia, strengthening the firm’s expert capabilities in the region and building on our continued growth and success throughout Asia Pacific.
Managing Director Chris Larkin, an industry-leading delay expert, has relocated from the firm’s Toronto office to lead Sydney office operations.
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Chris as a colleague, and I’m thrilled to welcome him as a local partner,” said Paul Roberts, Managing Director. “His tremendous expertise and leadership acumen will significantly elevate our already strong Australia team and enable us to deliver even greater value to new and existing clients.”
With established offices in Brisbane and Perth, Secretariat’s new Sydney office expands our footprint in the Australian market and enhances the capabilities and resources we provide to clients across the APAC region. This expansion reflects our firmwide commitment to meeting clients’ complex, ever-evolving needs with elite expertise that spans industries and geographies.
FCPA Enforcement: Where the Bribery Actually Happened
FCPA enforcement trends analyzed by geography. Discover where bribery risk is concentrated and how it impacts global compliance, investigations and risk management.
Secretariat is pleased to share that 56 of our experts have been recognized in the Lexology Index 2026 Construction report for their outstanding work on complex construction disputes and claims around the world. With 12 experts named as Global Elite Thought Leaders—the report’s most exclusive ranking, achieved by only 5% of listed professionals—Secretariat has earned the No. 1 spot in this category for the second year in a row among more than 750 ranked firms.
Eric Poer, a Managing Director in Secretariat’s Global Investigations & Disputes practice, was retained by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to serve as their forensic accounting expert in a high-profile securities fraud dispute.