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Cuneyt A. Akay
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Cuneyt A. Akay

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1200 17th Street, Suite 2400, Denver, CO 80202

White Collar Defense & Special Investigations, Litigation and Food, Beverage & Agribusiness

About Cuneyt A. Akay

Cuneyt A. Akay is an anti-corruption lawyer focused on helping clients comply with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and the UK Bribery Act. Cuneyt designs, builds, and implements effective compliance programs for clients around the world. Cuneyt’s experience includes conducting internal investigations, performing compliance risk assessments, handling pre-and post-acquisition compliance due diligence, training staff and third parties on compliance requirements, and assisting in the monitoring and auditing of anti-corruption programs.

Cuneyt also represents clients in complex civil litigation, class actions, and appellate proceedings in both state and federal courts throughout the country. In addition, he advises clients on governmental matters, including election law issues, ballot initiatives, campaign finance, and administrative proceedings.

Concentrations

•FCPA and anti-corruption compliance
•Corporate internal investigations
•M&A compliance due diligence
•Complex commercial litigation
•Government litigation and election law

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, Chambers USA Guide, Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations, 2025
•Recipient, 40 under 40, Denver Business Journal, 2016

 

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Areas of Law

  • Litigation
  • Other 2
    • White Collar Defense & Special Investigations
    • Food, Beverage & Agribusiness

Practice Details

  • Languages
    Turkish
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Shareholder
    Firm Name
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Experience: Design, Build,
    Implement Anti-Corruption Compliance Programs: Designed
    built global anti-corruption compliance program, including drafting policies
    procedures, for a Fortune 50 company with operations in Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America, North America,
    South America.
    Advised a Fortune 50 company in implementation of anti-corruption financial controls.
    Corporate Internal Investigations: Conducted internal investigation for a Fortune 100 company in connection with potential violations of the FCPA
    other anti-corruption laws in Europe.
    Assisted a Fortune 500 company in an internal investigation involving potential FCPA violations in the Caribbean.
    Risk Assessment
    Compliance Audits: Conducted FCPA risk assessment for telecommunications client in connection with post-acquisition due diligence in Caribbean
    Latin America.
    Conducted in-country anti-corruption risk assessments
    compliance program enhancements in China, India, Mexico, South Africa, Sweden, Turkey, UK, Trinidad & Tobago, Jamaica,
    Barbados.
    Advised client on execution
    reporting of anti-corruption compliance program audits in Africa, Asia, Europe,
    Latin America.
    Due Diligence: Conducted Anti-Money Laundering (AML) due diligence for a Fortune 50 financial services provider.
    Advised retail client on scope of post-acquisition due diligence
    integration of anti-corruption compliance program.
    Anti-Corruption Training: Conducted over 100 live training sessions on corruption risks
    anti-corruption laws in Africa, Asia, Europe,
    Latin America.
    Commercial Litigation: Represented Fortune 50 company in defense of numerous complex commercial
    employment class actions in state
    federal courts across the United States.
    Represented natural gas provider in complex commercial litigation involving deceptive trade practices, unfair competition, fraud,
    contractual claims.
    Government Litigation
    Election Law: Represented nonprofit
    business organizations challenging voter-approved Colorado constitutional amendments.
    Counsel for Colorado Bar Association, League of Women Voters,
    University of Denver in campaign finance complaint brought by Clear the Bench.
    Internships: Intern, Office of the Solicitor General, United States Department of Justice, 2007
    Intern, Office of International Affairs, Criminal Division, United States Department of Justice, 2005
    Law Clerk, Zuvin Law Offices, Istanbul, Turkey, 2004
  • Additional Links
    http://www.gtlaw.com/People/Cuneyt-A-Akay

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    Supreme Court of the United States
    2007, Colorado
    U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
    Memberships

    Professional & Community Involvement

    •Participant, Colorado General Counsel Group, 2017-2018
    •Graduate, Leadership Denver, Class of 2016
    •Member, Board of Directors, Colorado I Have A Dream Foundation, 2014-Present
    •Member, Board of Trustees, University Preparatory School, 2011-Present
    •Member, DenverForward (Mayor-elect Hancock) City Attorney Search Committee, 2011
    •Volunteer, Colorado Close Up, 2008-Present
    •Member, Board of Directors, Ballpark Neighborhood Association, 2014-2016
    •Member, American Bar Association
    •Member, Colorado Bar Association
    •Member, Denver Bar Association
    •Member, International Bar Association

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    George Washington University
    Class of 2007
    J.D.
    Runner-up, Best Overall Competitor,, Van Vleck Constitutional Law Moot Court Competition, Member, Moot Court Board
    Other Education
    Cornell University
    Class of 2001
    B.A.
    Government, College of Arts and Sciences Dean's List

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    Cuneyt A. Akay was admitted in 2007 to the State of Colorado.
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    Cuneyt A. Akay is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, United States District Court for the District of Colorado and United States Supreme Court.
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    Cuneyt A. Akay speaks Turkish.
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    Cuneyt A. Akay attended George Washington University.

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