FBFK LAW – ETHIKOS LAW – Transatlantic Compliance & Investigations

Transatlantic
Compliance
& Investigations

A strategic collaboration between FBFK (United States) and Ethikos Law (European Union) to help financial institutions, fintechs, and global businesses navigate AML, sanctions, financial crime, and regulatory investigations on both sides of the Atlantic.

Independent law firms collaborating to deliver integrated cross-border support.

About the FBFK × Ethikos Collaboration

FBFK and Ethikos Law have formed a focused 2026 collaboration to better serve clients facing cross-border AML, sanctions, financial crime, investigations, and technology-driven regulatory issues.

Our firms remain independent, but we work closely together on matters that require coordinated U.S. and European advice, especially where regulators, banks, and payment platforms expect a unified, practical approach.

At a Glance

U.S. base: Texas & California (FBFK)
EU base: Belgium, Luxembourg & Portugal (Ethikos Lawyers)
Focus:AML, sanctions, investigations, financial crime, tax compliance, tech & data.
Clients: Banks, payment institutions, fintechs, corporates, investors, and high-net-worth clients

Together, FBFK and Ethikos support clients across the lifecycle of risk: prevention, detection, response, and remediation.

Anti-Money Laundering & Sanctions

Designing and enhancing AML and sanctions programs, advising on high-risk counterparties and jurisdictions, and navigating regulatory expectations in the U.S. and Europe.

Regulatory Examinations & Enforcement

Advising financial institutions and fintechs in exams, inquiries, and enforcement actions before U.S. and EU regulators, with aligned strategies across jurisdictions.

Internal Investigations & Financial Crime

Conducting cross-border internal investigations, including transaction reviews, whistleblower claims, fraud, bribery, corruption, and misconduct by employees or counterparties.

Fintech, Payments & Digital Assets

Helping fintechs, payment institutions, and digital-asset businesses design compliant structures, licensing strategies, and risk frameworks in both the U.S. and EU.

Cross-Border Transactions & Diligence

Embedding AML, sanctions, and financial crime analysis into M&A, strategic investments, and joint ventures involving regulated entities and high-risk markets.

Disputes, Asset Recovery & Crisis Response

Coordinating responses to asset freezes, fraud, and cross-border claims, including liaising with banks, regulators, and litigation counsel where necessary.