International business leaders and in-house counsel gathered at the Patton Boggs office in Doha yesterday for an in-depth briefing on recent developments in U.S. and UK Anti-bribery laws, implications and compliance measures. Patton Boggs Partner and International practice Chair Joseph Brand lead a discussion on the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and the UK Bribery Act. The seminar held aimed to foster a more comprehensive understanding of the anti-bribery laws among U.S. and UK companies. It was the first in a series of seminars to help businesses operating in the Gulf to be compliant.