Corporate Crime Matters - May 2018

Welcome to the latest edition of Corporate Crime Matters. Please see the articles below for our insights on the latest developments in Corporate Crime and Fraud. If you would like to discuss how your organisation may be affected, please get in touch with one of the team.

High Court gives further guidance on privilege and internal investigations

David McCluskey and Laura Manson consider the impact of the recent English High Court's decision in AL v SFO on internal investigations and DPAs.

Company convicted for failing to prevent bribery

Tim Strong and Laura Manson consider the first prosecution of a commercial organisation for failing to prevent bribery under the Bribery Act.

National Crime Agency secures first unexplained wealth orders

David McCluskey and Laura Manson look at the court's first use of unexplained wealth orders following the enactment of the Criminal Finances Act.

The new French deferred prosecution agreement

Evelyn Friedel and Mathias Kuhn consider France's first DPAs following the enactment of Sapin II.

Corruption Perception Index - bribery and corruption across the global landscape and what it means for your business

Laura Pick highlights the key points from the latest Corruption Perception Index and what it means for your business.

New agency and legislation in China to crackdown on corruption

Mike Goldammer and Yang Cui provide their thoughts on recent reforms in China's anti-corruption regime.

Safer to Promote? China's New Anti-Unfair Competition Law

Mike Goldammer and Cara Meng consider the impact of the People's Republic of China's new Anti-Unfair Competition legislation.