Matthew David Ridings

Represented agricultural biotechnology scientist criminally indicted for violations of the Economic Espionage Act alleging the theft of corporate trade secrets for the benefit of a foreign power.*

Defended advertising firm alleged to have participated in a RICO conspiracy relating to the embezzlement of over $15 million by its client’s Chief Marketing Officer.

Represented criminal defendant in RICO prosecution alleging a conspiracy to pay bribes and kickbacks in exchange for the receipt of government funding and contracts.*

Defended commercial financing company against RICO claims alleging fraud and racketeering in connection with its lending practices.*

Represented multinational, publicly-traded energy company in anti-corruption risk assessment and revision to FCPA and related anti-corruption policies, procedures, and controls.*

Defended foreign national in worldwide price-fixing investigation of the shipping industry involving the DOJ, Japan Fair Trade Commission, and European Commission.*

Obtained restraining order preventing the FDA from blocking the importation of electronic cigarettes, ruling upheld on appeal.*

Won willful damage jury award on behalf of global media licensing company for willful infringement of its copyrights.*

Won punitive damage award against competitor of client for tortiously interfering with the client’s employees.*

Represented company in civil litigation against its former employee for breach of duty of loyalty and theft of trade secrets in federal jury trial, winning verdict.*

Represented company alleged to have participated in a RICO conspiracy to defraud government purchasers.*

Won dismissal of multimillion-dollar antitrust litigation against corporate executive alleged to be ringleader of antitrust conspiracy.*

Represented manufacturer of offshore drilling equipment in response to Second Request from Department of Justice and Canadian Competition Bureau.*

Represented manufacturer of aviation fuel filtration systems in connection with merger challenge and Civil Investigative Demand from the Department of Justice.*

Represented global services firm in responding to a Civil Investigative Demand from the Federal Trade Commission relating to a merger challenge.*

Represented international building products manufacturer on the creation and maintenance of a North American product distribution network.*

Represented Tier 1 automotive supplier regarding antitrust implications of a strategic alliance with a competitive supplier in the creation and manufacture of automotive parts.*

Designed and presented training programs for various global companies relating to international antitrust and anti-bribery and corruption compliance.*

Represented global jewelry retailer in review and assessment of its anti-money laundering compliance program.*

Counseled multinational manufacturers on the application of and compliance with U.S. and EU antitrust law, particularly relating to distributorships, distribution agreements, and vertical restraints.*

Represented broker-dealer in FINRA investigation and enforcement proceedings alleging false statements made in connection with the sale of securities.*

Represented financial institution in internal investigation regarding allegations of false statements made in connection with the sale of securities.*

Investigated possible insider trading scheme by executive of a publicly-traded company prior to a privatization deal from a private equity fund.*

Conducted internal investigation on behalf of a financial institution relating to alleged kickbacks paid to politicians and public officials in connection with the sale of securities to public pension funds.*

Defended scientist indicted for violations of the Economic Espionage Act alleging the theft of trade secrets for the benefit of a foreign power.*

Defended corporate executive charged with conspiracy to commit mail fraud, theft of government property, and extortion in nine-day federal trial.*

Represented multinational chemical manufacturer in price-fixing cartel investigation led by the Department of Justice.*

Represented company in an internal investigation into possible anti-corruption violations in connection with the construction of a public works project.*

Represented private equity fund in conducting diligence relating to acquisition of water treatment company with sales in South and Central America and Russia.*

Represented foreign national and investment bank executive in connection with possible Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violations in China.*

Represented subsidiary of a publicly-traded, multinational company in anti-corruption due diligence investigation relating to the acquisition of a company with operations in more than 70 countries, including Africa, Asia, Russia, and South America.*

Defended managing director of global investment bank from allegations of unsafe and unsound banking practices and FCPA violations in proceedings before the Federal Reserve Board of Governors.*

Defended Taiwanese national against possible FCPA violations relating to Asian banking industry investigation by the DOJ and SEC.*

Represented foreign executive in connection with inquiry relating to alleged violations of CFIUS agreement.*

Represented telecommunications company in disclosure to DOJ and SEC in connection with alleged Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violations in Africa and Southeast Asia.*

Represented members of the Amish community in winning a reversal at the Court of Appeals for their convictions under the Hate Crimes Prevention Action, which was the first case brought under the statute for religiously-motivated violence.*

Won acquittal for charges of conspiracy to commit bribery in a federal program, wire fraud, and conspiracy to commit honest services fraud (only defendant acquitted among more than 60+ politicians and public officials charged).*