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Litigation & Dispute Resolution

The Limits of the Bankers’ Book Evidence Act 1879

Nicola Sharp considers a recent case that highlighted the scope of the Act.
06 April 2021
Crime

KBR, THE SERIOUS FRAUD OFFICE AND SECTION 2 NOTICES

Aziz Rahman assesses the implications of the Serious Fraud Office’s defeat in a Supreme Court case regarding its ability to use Section 2 of the Criminal Justice Act to obtain documents held in other countries.
01 March 2021
Corporate & Commercial

Parallel Proceedings – Civil And Criminal

Syedur Rahmanconsiders the factors that determine when civil proceedings can go ahead before,or at the same time as, criminal proceedings relating to the same circumstances.
18 March 2020
Crime

Sfo Guidance, Privilege And Internal Investigations: Some Brief Advice For Corporates

Neil Williams outlines the legal situation regarding privileged material and the most recent SFO advice on corporate cooperation.
20 January 2020
Crime

Businesses, App Fraud And Recovering Losses

A new code of conductaims to give individuals greater protection against authorised push payment(APP) fraud. Syedur Rahman explains what the best available options are forbusinesses looking to recover such losses.
28 October 2019
Crime

The Fifth Money Laundering Directive And The Uk

With the UK government’sconsultation period on the European Union’s Fifth Money Laundering Directive coming to an end, AzizRahman outlines the Directive's likely effect.
28 October 2019
Crime

Taking The Right Steps To Ensure You Do Not Commit The Offence Of Failure To Prevent The Facilitatio

Nicola Sharp outlines what needs to be done to avoid thefailure to prevent offence that was introduced by the Criminal Finances Act.
28 October 2019
Crime

The Right Way To Report A Company’s Failure To Prevent The Facilitation Of Tax Evasion

Self-reporting such a failure can be used as part of thecompany or partnership’s reasonable procedures defence if it is charged with anoffence. It can also be taken into account by prosecutors when making adecision about whether to prosecute and can be reflected in any penalties thatare imposed
28 October 2019
Crime

What General Counsel Need To Know About Money Laundering

WHAT GENERAL COUNSEL NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MONEY LAUNDERING Nicola Sharp explains what money laundering is and outlineshow businesses can reduce the dangers it can pose.
28 October 2019
Crime

Unexplained Wealth Orders: Their Potential And The Right Way To Respond If Faced With One

Aziz Rahman considers why we may see an increase inunexplained wealth orders (UWO’s) and the implications for law enforcement and individuals.
28 October 2019
Corporate & Commercial

Deferred Prosecution Agreements: The Best Option? Or A Flawed Idea?

Tescoadmitted wrongdoing over its accounting scandal in order to obtain a deferredprosecution agreement and avoid a conviction. But with everyone charged overthe scandal having been cleared, Aziz Rahman examines whether the deferredprosecution agreement process needs revising.
28 October 2019
Corporate & Commercial

Deferred Prosecution Agreements: Obtaining One And Seeing It Through To Completion

With Standard Bank having become the first organisation to conclude a DPA, Aziz Rahman explains why gaining one is only the start of the challenge.
28 October 2019
Crime

Dismissal At Nissan And Workplace Crime Prevention

The sacking of Nissan’s high-profile chairman may have beenproof that nobody is infallible. But Nicola Sharp argues that it should also beseen as an indicator that no company can be considered safe from wrongdoing.
28 October 2019
Crime

Bribery Allegations In More Than One Jurisdiction: The Importance Of Ensuring A Joined-up Defence Ap

Aziz Rahman considers the Ericsson bribery investigation and outlines how best to respond if you are investigated by more than one law enforcement agency
28 October 2019
Crime

Bribery And The Risk It Poses To Technology Companies

With Microsoft’s activities in Hungary having come underinvestigation, Nicola Sharp explains why those at the cutting edge oftechnology need to be aware of the age-old dangers of bribery.
28 October 2019
Crime

Obtaining A Dpa

With the SFO laying down tough conditions to those seeking adeferred prosecution agreement (DPA), Aziz Rahman examines what companies need todo to have a chance of securing one.
28 October 2019
Crime

Dealing With Agencies That Investigate Business Crime

Aziz Rahman outlines the powers and functions of the Serious Fraud Office, Financial Conduct Authority and National Crime Agency and explains how defence teams should respond to them.
28 October 2019
Crime

Conducting An Internal Investigation

Nicola Sharp and Syedur Rahman explain the value to companies of internal investigations and the importance of carrying them out correctly.
28 October 2019
Crime

Preventing Money Laundering In The Gambling Industry

With a bookmaker being ordered to pay millions for failing to prevent money laundering, Nicola Sharp and Syedur Rahman examine how the gambling industry can tackle the problem.
28 October 2019
Crime

Failing To Prevent Bribery

Following the first conviction of a company for failure toprevent bribery, Aziz Rahman considers the implications of the case for thosein business.
28 October 2019
Crime

Money Laundering And The Gambling Industry

With a bookmaker being ordered to pay millions for failingto prevent money laundering, Nicola Sharp and Syedur Rahman examine how thegambling industry can tackle the problem.
28 October 2019
Crime

How To Prevent Workplace Fraud

Aziz Rahman examines the scale of fraud in business andexplains how it can be prevented, identified and reported.
28 October 2019
Crime

Politically Exposed Persons And The Legal Restrictions They Face

Aziz Rahman and Ben Ticehurst consider the Novartis scandaland the business restrictions on those holding high office.
28 October 2019
Crime

Corporate Liability And The Individual

With much still to be decided regarding the prosecution ofindividuals over the financial scandals at Rolls-Royce and Tesco, Aziz Rahmanexamines how the fate of investigated companies can differ to that of those whoworked for them.
28 October 2019
Crime

Defending Yourself When International Bribery Allegations Are Made

Syedur Rahman and Nicola Sharp explain how corporates shouldrespond if investigated over bribery allegations abroad.
28 October 2019
Crime

Unexplained Wealth Orders

With unexplained wealth orders now part of UK law, Aziz Rahman assesses their likely effect and how people should respond to them.
28 October 2019
Crime

How Executives Can Protect Themselves If A Company Collapses

Syedur Rahman and Nicola Sharp take an overview of the Carillion crisis and explain how those who ran a failed company can defend themselves
28 October 2019
Corporate compliance & regulatory enforcement

Airbus And The Risks Of Bribery Across Borders

Syedur Rahman and Nicola Sharp examine the risks of bribery in international trade and how corporates should respond if they face such allegations.
28 October 2019
Corporate tax

The Paradise Papers - Defending Tax Evasion Allegations

Aziz Rahman considers how anyone under investigation following the Paradise Papers leaks can mount the strongest possible defence.
28 October 2019
Crime

The Rise Of The Dpa

With deferred prosecution agreements (DPA’s) now part of theFrench, UK and US legal systems, Aziz Rahman explains their value – and how toobtain one.
28 October 2019
Crime

Collusion And Competition Law

Syedur Rahman and Nicola Sharp look at the Financial ConductAuthority’s action to tackle alleged breaches of competition law.
28 October 2019
Crime

The Need To Prevent Money Laundering - Everywhere

China is toughening its money laundering prevention by taking a closer look at many more business sectors. Aziz Rahman explains the thinking behind this – and what it means for everyone trading abroad.
28 October 2019
Crime

Compliance After The Event In Bribery And Corruption Cases

Syedur Rahman and Nicola Sharp examine the merits of compliance committees and how improving your compliance measures can help you, even while you are under investigation, in global corruption cases.
28 October 2019
Crime

Formula One, Bribery And The Serious Fraud Office

Aziz Rahman explains why the SFO’s enquiries into Formula One are relevant to all senior executives and corporates.
28 October 2019
Crime

The Sfo, The Future And Securing A Dpa

Now that the SFO’s future appears assured, Aziz Rahman considers what this means for those seeking deferred prosecution agreements.
28 October 2019
Crime

Challenging Witness Credibility

The SFO has been criticised for its use of an expert witness in trials.  Aziz Rahman examines how the SFO can be challenged over its use of such witnesses.
28 October 2019
Crime

Health And Safety: The Corporate Implications

Syedur Rahman and Nicola Sharp consider how companies can minimise the problems that can be posed by health and safety prosecutions.
28 October 2019
Crime

Automation And Money Laundering

Aziz Rahman explains how automation can bring its own risks of money laundering – and how they can be reduced.
28 October 2019
Corporate & Commercial

Increased Insolvency Powers

Ben Ticehurst explains the new powers at the Insolvency Service’s disposal – and what those in business need to do to ensure they do not fall foul of them.
28 October 2019
Crime

The Serious Fraud Office: Ways To Deal With It

Aziz Rahman explains how to respond to a Serious Fraud Office (SFO) investigation in order to secure the best outcome.
28 October 2019
Crime

Making Sure You Do Enough To Prevent Money Laundering

With money laundering coming under ever-closer scrutiny, Aziz Rahman explains why you need to make sure your preventative measures are good enough.
28 October 2019
Crime

Emissions Testing And Fraud

Porsche is the latest car maker to be investigated over emissions test fraud. Syedur Rahman and Nicola Sharp explain the wide-ranging effects of workplace fraud and the way to eradicate it.
28 October 2019
Crime

The Dangers Of Cartels.

Syedur Rahman and Nicola Sharp consider two recent cartel cases and examine why businesses must take care not to become involved in such behaviour.
28 October 2019
Crime

The Sfo And Section Two Interviews: Why Robust Defence Is Needed

Aziz Rahman explains why the SFO’s insistence that solicitors cannot be present for interviews under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice Act can be and should be challenged.
28 October 2019
Crime

The Fourth Eu Anti-money Laundering Directive: What It Means For Business

With the Directive coming into effect, Aziz Rahman examines its implications.
28 October 2019
Crime

The Huge Costs Of Bribery

Aziz Rahman looks at the case of Petrofac, explains how bribery can ruin a company and emphasises what must be done to prevent it.
28 October 2019
Crime

Cross-border Investigations

The huge Petrobras bribery scandal has engulfed companies in many countries. Syedur Rahman and Nicola Sharp explain what needs to be done if your company is investigated in more than one country.
28 October 2019
Crime

Corruption: How To Defend Yourself

Aziz Rahman outlines why allegations of corruption in football should act as a warning to everyone in business about the need to prevent wrongdoing.
28 October 2019
Crime

Challenging Fca Accusations

Nicola Sharp and Syedur Rahman explain how changes to the way the FCA investigates cases will make it easier for companies and individuals to negotiate the best possible outcome.
28 October 2019
Crime

Obtaining A Dpa

With deferred prosecution agreements (DPA’s) becoming more common, Aziz Rahman considers how a company under investigation can enhance its chances of obtaining one in order to avoid prosecution.
28 October 2019
Crime

What The Criminal Finances Bill Means For Asset Seizure And Forfeiture

Syedur Rahman and Nicola Sharp examine the changes likely when the Criminal Finances Bill becomes law.
28 October 2019
Crime

The Policing And Crime Act 2017

Aziz Rahman talks through the Act’s implications for those in business in the UK.
28 October 2019
Crime

Tesco: A Question Of Corporate Criminal Liability?

Aziz Rahman examines what the deferred prosecution agreement the supermarket giant has reached with the SFO may mean for other corporates.
28 October 2019
Fraud and Corporate Crime

The Laundromat Saga: The Fca And Money Laundering Risks

With banks being investigated over alleged Russian money laundering, Aziz Rahman examines the precautions financial professionals must take.
28 October 2019
Press Releases

The Future For Corporate Liability

With the government looking at how to change the law when it comes to prosecuting companies, Aziz Rahman considers the possibilities.
28 October 2019
Press Releases

Money Laundering Obligations And Property Professionals

With the housing market facing further scrutiny regarding money laundering, Aziz Rahman outlines what those working in the property sector must do to stay within the law.
28 October 2019
Press Releases

The Rolls-royce Dpa – Lessons That Can Be Learnt

Aziz Rahman outlines the lessons that corporates and senior executives under investigation can learn from the huge Rolls-Royce bribery settlement.
28 October 2019
Press Releases

Tackling Business Crime In Your Workplace

Failure to prevent fraud and other business crime can prove costly to companies. Ben Ticehurst and Aziz Rahman consider what can be done to identify wrongdoing and the options available when it is found.
28 October 2019
Press Releases

Defending Sfo Accusations

Aziz Rahman explains how the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) builds a case – and how it can be challenged.
28 October 2019
Press Releases

The Jp Morgan Scandal And The Definition Of Bribery

JP Morgan is paying $264M to settle allegations of bribery over its hiring of children of key Chinese decision makers to try and secure business. Aziz Rahman explains what constitutes bribery and how to prevent it.
28 October 2019
Press Releases

Preventing Fraud And Money Laundering

The government wants corporate executives charged when their staff carry out offences such as fraud and money laundering. How can you make sure you’re not one of those prosecuted?
28 October 2019
Press Releases

Bitter Pill

Aziz Rahman explains why the latest pharmaceutical bribery scandal emphasises the need for companies to have a strong compliance policy.
28 October 2019
Press Releases

No Avoiding It

Accountants and advisors could face tougher fines for helping clients avoid paying tax. So how can they make sure they do not fall foul of the law?
28 October 2019
Press Releases

Collapse

Aziz Rahman examines some of the issues involved before, during and after a company collapses.
28 October 2019
Press Releases

Damage Limitation

Putting right the wrongs and minimising the damage when your company is accused of business crime.
28 October 2019
Press Releases

Lengthy Sfo Investigations

Aziz Rahman considers whether SFO investigations could be concluded quicker.
28 October 2019
Press Releases

Pensions and the risk of fraud

What those working in pensions must do to avoid being a victim of fraud – or being accused of it.
28 October 2019
Press Releases

Why Those In Finance Must Tackle Money Laundering

With the authorities looking for more ways of tackling money laundering, Aziz Rahman explains why those working in finance must stop it for themselves.
28 October 2019