We detail below some recent developments which track the transformation of the UK's fraud prevention landscape and what this means for companies.
WHISTLEBLOWER INCENTIVISATION: A TRANSFORMATIVE TOOL...more
On 24 April 2025, the UK’s Serious Fraud Office (“SFO”) launched new guidance for corporates on self-reporting, cooperation and deferred prosecution agreements (“DPAs”). Among other things, the new guidance states that, if a...more
4/29/2025
/ Anti-Corruption ,
Bribery ,
Corporate Misconduct ,
Corruption ,
Deferred Prosecution Agreements ,
Enforcement ,
New Guidance ,
Self-Reporting ,
Serious Fraud Office (SFO) ,
UK ,
White Collar Crimes
The Serious Fraud Office (“SFO”) has released its Business Plan for 2025-26, outlining significant changes and strategic initiatives aimed at combatting serious fraud, bribery, and corruption. The Plan is framed by the SFO...more
On 26 October 2023, the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (the "Act" or "EECTA") received royal assent and became law. The Act introduced a number of changes, some of which came into effect immediately and...more
5/9/2024
/ Corporate Counsel ,
Corporate Crimes ,
Corporate Entities ,
Corporate Governance ,
Corporate Transparency Act ,
Criminal Liability ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Fraud ,
New Legislation ,
Serious Fraud Office (SFO) ,
UK ,
White Collar Crimes