Michael H. Huneke

Michael H. Huneke is a partner in the Anti-Corruption & Internal Investigations practice group at Hughes Hubbard & Reed. He advises clients in matters involving the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and the UK Bribery Act, corporate governance and compliance, World Bank and other international financial institution matters, international trade controls, securities and accounting investigations, and government contracts.

The Legal 500 has recognized Mike as a "voice of reason when it comes to compliance matters."

He performs anti-corruption investigations and due diligence efforts around the globe, including in connection with US Department of Justice, US Securities and Exchange Commission, UK Serious Fraud Office, World Bank and African Development Bank inquiries. This experience includes conducting corporate compliance monitorships and compliance program evaluations. He has assisted US, European and Asian clients in designing, administering and maintaining anti-corruption, integrity compliance and corporate governance programs. Mike's experience also includes US Congress and US inspector general inquiries.

In connection with his anti-corruption work, Mike has traveled extensively, including to Argentina, Bahrain, Brazil, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Ghana, India, Jordan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Peru, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates and the UK.

• Current representation of world-leading aerospace and defense company in connection with anti-corruption reviews, risk assessments, and related investigations
• Current representation of multinational "supermajor" oil and gas company in connection with a worldwide risk assessment and compliance audit, in coordination with a compliance monitor
• Representation of French multinational CAC 40 industrial manufacturing company in negotiated resolution of World Bank investigation and in successful completion of World Bank monitorship and settlement obligations
• Current representation of a multinational company regarding African Development Bank sanctions matters
• Current representation of a large Chinese state-owned enterprise regarding multilateral development bank sanctions matters
• Representation of Norwegian consulting company in contested proceedings before the World Bank's Sanctions Board
• Representation of Indian company in connection with World Bank audit and inspection of multiple projects
• Conducted a comprehensive compliance review for a leading US government contractor
• Representation of a client in parallel criminal and civil export controls investigations by the US Department of Justice and the US Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry & Security
• Organization and execution of an internal investigation at a Fortune 10 energy company regarding a whistleblower’s health, safety, and environmental allegations, and presenting the investigation’s results and recommendations to senior management
• Conducted risk-based FCPA compliance review for a multi-national corporation with extensive overseas operations
• Conducted FCPA training for in-house personnel
• Advising clients on appropriate compliance, due diligence, and contractual safeguards for various international transactions
• Represented a former cabinet official regarding several inquiries into events during his tenure and related civil litigation
• Represented Americans and their families taken hostage by the Islamic Republic of Iran in November 1979 in civil litigation under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act
• Represented a defendant charged with criminal violations of federal campaign finance law
• Served as lead counsel for plea and sentencing hearings in the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in a criminal case involving false bank records
• Represented a defendant who provided substantial assistance to the United States in the prosecutions of a then-sitting US Senator and several state legislators
• Represented an attorney in disciplinary proceedings relating to his use of evidence in a federal agency proceeding