In Short
The Situation: On February 4, 2019, the French
Anticorruption Agency published its much-awaited practical guide
for anticorruption compliance.
The Result: Through this publication, the
Agency gives key guidance to company executives on how to
structure, within their companies, an integrated and efficient
anticorruption compliance function, and becomes the latest
regulator to add to the growing international consensus on the
requirements for an effective anticorruption compliance
program.
Looking Ahead: The Guide is the first in a
series of six such guides, and we are expecting the Agency to
publish the remaining five guides soon.
Background
On February 4, 2019, the French Anticorruption Agency published
its new practical guide relating to the implementation of a robust
anticorruption compliance program, as required by Law No.
2016-1691, dated December 9, 2016 ("Sapin II Law"). The
Anticorruption Compliance Guide is the first in a series of
