Is My Client An "SEC" Whistleblower? A Guide for Non-U.S. Lawyers
Are you a Lawyer?
If you have a client who was retaliated against for reporting corruption, they may be eligible for the SEC whistleblower program, even if they live and work outside the U.S. Successful SEC whistleblowers are paid on average ~$5 million, and they need your help to understand if they have a case. If one of your clients works for a company traded on the NASDAQ or NYSE and faced retaliation for reporting corruption, they may be eligible and you should contact us now.
FTI Law acts as U.S. counsel to many whistleblowers who already have local counsel. We are ready to work with you and your client to understand if they can participate in the SEC whistleblower program.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
A whistleblower reward is a payment a person receives from the U.S. government for reporting corporate crime.
Yes, there is no citizenship or residency requirements. Foreign individuals have been given rewards on multiple occasions.
The average award paid by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is almost $5 million.
Contact us and we will be able to make a quick determination, or take FTI Law’s online evaluation here and answer as if you were your client.
Blowing the whistle on companies helps fight corruption, injustice, and fraud. It helps authorities put a stop to corporate greed and hold corporations to account. Whistleblower rewards are designed to encourage reporting and compensate for the risks whistleblowers take. If you are solely motivated to become a whistleblower by the prospect of receiving a reward from the SEC, our firm may not be a good fit for you. Our FCPA whistleblower attorneys endeavor to obtain the maximum award possible for all of our clients but seek out clients who have a passion for justice and, like us, want to help in the fight against corruption, fraud, and injustice.
The SEC does not require whistleblowers to use counsel. However, if in order to submit information anonymously a whistleblower must use U.S. licensed counsel.
In addition, if you don’t submit your client’s claim correctly, you may void your client’s entitlement to your award. Using a qualified and experienced law firm like FTI Law to help your firm prepare the application can provide a number of benefits.
- Using an FCPA whistleblower attorney can help ensure that your claim gets noticed and investigated. The Office of the Whistleblower receives a lot of submissions, and it doesn’t have the resources to investigate every claim;
- Using an attorney also ensures that you can maximize the award by making the strongest possible case;
- Using an attorney allows you to report anonymously in some circumstances;
- An attorney will take care of the legal procedures, including making sure you meet submission deadlines. It also provides you with an advocate in the United States who can speak on your behalf ;
- Our online evaluation and consultation process are provided free of charge. If you do wish to engage us, we work on contingency, meaning we only get paid if you get paid.