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BCL partner Harry Travers and senior associate Alex Swan‘s article ‘What does the Serco trial collapse mean for Deferred Prosecution Agreements?' has been published by Fraud Intelligence.

In 2017, the number of large fraud cases - i.e. those in which the loss exceeded £50,000 - soared to a 15 year high of 577 cases.

On 2 June 2025, the Ministry of Justice published guidance on forthcoming changes to non-disclosure agreements ('NDAs').

The Securities and Exchange Commission announced on 11 January that it had charged two Florida based investment advisers misleading investors about the financial condition of three hedge funds they managed, and misrepresenting that they controlled the funds' investment and trading activities when in fact they were being handled by another party – one Arthur G. Nadel.

Effective today, July 12, 2016, employers found guilty of "knowingly" employing unauthorized foreign workers in the UK may face an increased prison term, and unauthorized foreign workers will be subject to criminal liability.

Fifa has announced that it will go ahead with its presidential elections on Friday, despite the arrest of seven officials on charges of bribery.

BLG has recently launched its specialist Lender Claims and Mortgage Fraud team to assist clients in dealing with the large increase in lender claims which has begun to hit the market.

The Crime and Policing Act 2026, which received Royal Assent on 29 April 2026, extends the application of the reformed corporate identification doctrine to all criminal offences (rather than just economic crimes).

In the second episode of the Global Investigations Podcast Series, experts discuss the rising trend of dawn raids across the UK, EU, and US by regulatory authorities like the FCA, SFO, and European Commission. They highlight increased complexity due to hybrid raids and diverse data sources, urging companies to update policies for readiness.

The Bribery Act will come into effect on 1 July 2011.

The partnership was set up in 2003 and has achieved almost 600 convictions since then, the most recent being a fine for over £1,800 for the unauthorised dumping of household waste.

On 1 December 2017, the FCA issued a Quarterly Consultation Paper 19 (CP 17/39), which consults on proposed miscellaneous amendments to the FCA Handbook.

In a recent judgment the Court of Appeal indicated that a bank’s suspicions of money laundering can be put to proof at trial.

Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Priti Patel has announced that the UK will suspend all international criminal cooperation with Russia...

The Seattle Seahawks have signed linebacker Mychal Hendricks to a one-year deal a week after he pleaded guilty to charges of insider trading.

BCL solicitor, Tom McNeill‘s article "the age of corporate responsibility" has been published by Compliance Matters, discussing corporate liability in the UK.

The Sector Risk Profile highlights fraud as a key risk in social housing, including embezzlement, procurement fraud, and cyber fraud. Detecting fraud has become more challenging, requiring robust internal controls, specialized expertise, and employee vigilance. A 2025 conference on fraud prevention is planned.

It is not uncommon for people who have been the victims of domestic violence, including harassment and stalking, to find that having reported these crimes to the police, they receive notification that the police...