AmCham Slovakia

AmCham Slovakia, together with Kinstellar and Deloitte, invites you to a high-level, interactive strategy session focused on managing cross-border risk, internal investigations, and regulatory enforcement across jurisdictions.

Through a realistic, fictional case scenario, participants will explore how companies can respond to evolving threats in complex international environments — including bribery allegations, sanctions violations, and export control breaches. The event will combine live decision-making exercises with expert commentary and audience engagement.

Confirmed speakers include:

Audience: Legal, compliance, internal audit and risk professionals from Slovak and multinational companies.

Agenda

09:00 – Registration and Networking Coffee

09:30 – Welcome & Opening Remarks

09:45 – Setting the Stage: Legal Risk in an Evolving Global Landscape

10:00 – Crisis Scenario Part 1: Compliance Failures in Cross-Border Deals

10:30 – Break

11:00 – Crisis Scenario Part 2: Bribery & Government Dealings

11:20 – Crisis Scenario Part 3: Sanctions & Export Control Exposure

11:40 – Expert Panel Discussion & Q&A 

• Milan Hodás, State Secretary of the Ministry of Justice of the Slovak Republic

Language: English

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Speakers Bios:

Andrew English, Partner, Willkie Farr (DC, USA) - Andrew English, a partner in Willkie’s Investigations & Enforcement Practice Group, represents companies and individuals in a variety of criminal and civil investigations and enforcement actions, including enforcement actions brought by the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. He has significant experience conducting internal and government-facing investigations, including global cross-border matters in China, Russia, Eastern Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. He regularly counsels clients on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and anti-corruption due diligence, and advises corporations on the development of compliance and whistleblower programs, policies, and trainings. Andrew represents companies and individuals across a wide range of industries, including pharmaceutical, telecommunications, entertainment, energy, accounting, medical devices, automotive, insurance, and technology companies.

Matthew Rabinowitz, Partner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP (DC) - Matthew Rabinowitz advises companies on compliance with export control and sanctions regulations, anti-corruption laws and supply chain reviews. He further assists companies in navigating the CFIUS review process. Recognized by The Legal 500 as a Next Generation Partner, Matthew works with companies on all aspects of export controls and sanctions compliance and enforcement. He has conducted internal investigations and handled enforcement matters before the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS). Matthew assists companies in obtaining licenses for global business activities and classifications for EAR- and ITARcontrolled items. He provides efficient and practical strategic advice on sanctions and export control issues and also helps build comprehensive FCPA policies and procedures. He has a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape, guiding businesses on compliance matters across a variety of industry segments, including semiconductors, technology and aviation. Recognized by Chambers USA as a CFIUS Expert, Matthew also assists U.S. sellers and foreign buyers in obtaining clearances from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), with a particular focus on China-related transactions. He is a trusted advisor to foreign investors and U.S. businesses of all sizes, offering novel solutions to help parties navigate the complexities of the CFIUS review process, from the initial structuring stages throughout the transaction life cycle.

Bill Stellmacht, Partner, Willkie Farr (DC, USA), former head of the Fraud Section of the US Department of Justice - A distinguished former federal prosecutor, Bill Stellmach previously served as head of the Fraud Section of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and now co-chairs Willkie’s global Investigations & Enforcement and White-Collar Defense Practice Groups. His practice focuses on internal and government-facing investigations, criminal and regulatory enforcement defense, and corporate monitorships, with experience across the full spectrum of U.S. and foreign authorities. Drawing on a wide range of experience, Bill regularly represents corporations, financial institutions, and their boards and executives in matters involving securities and commodities fraud, foreign bribery, economic sanctions, the False Claims Act, antitrust, ESG, and international money laundering. He also has extensive experience representing corporations and individuals outside the United States in cross-border inquiries and investigations.