Bio

George Martin is a nationally recognized counselor to both public and private multinational companies in connection with their most significant cross-border matters, ranging from complex, multijurisdictional FCPA investigations and related dealings with U.S. enforcement authorities, to strategic transactions in emerging markets. George frequently represents audit committees, boards of directors and companies in connection with FCPA internal investigations, and frequently appears before the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) advocating on behalf of firm clients. He also partners with senior leadership teams in planning, structuring and executing complex emerging-market transactions, worldwide, for a variety of multinational clients. George is former head of the firm’s corporate group, and served two terms on the firm’s management board. He lived and practiced law in China and Eastern Europe for five years, informing both his global FCPA and transactional work. He has led FCPA investigations and strategic cross-border transactions in more than 50 countries. George has a strong record of successful outcomes, and unique experience in emerging markets throughout Asia, South America, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa.