In its second year, the Biden administration has made clear its prioritisation of white-collar prosecutions. This includes changes in policy and guidance, such as a renewed focus on individual accountability, an increased...more
8/15/2022
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The decision exposes media outlets in the UK to liability if they identify suspects prior to charge, but carries lesser implications elsewhere.
On 16 February 2022, the UK Supreme Court held that a suspect under criminal...more
Guidance sets out the SFO’s expectations for investigations but leaves open questions, particularly for cross-border investigations.
On 6 August 2019, the UK Serious Fraud Office (SFO) issued its much-anticipated Corporate...more
8/10/2019
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New SFO Director reaffirms her intentions and priorities for the agency.
Fifty days have passed since Lisa Osofsky took over at the UK’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO), pledging to be a “different kind” of director....more
English Court of Appeal Reaffirms Privilege Over Internal Investigation Documents Prepared in Contemplation of Litigation -
In a much anticipated decision, the Court of Appeal has reaffirmed legal privilege protection for...more
The English High Court has reconfirmed that litigation privilege can apply to information gathering in internal investigations. Specifically, lawyers must have engaged in the information gathering for the dominant purpose of...more