In this Guide:
- Introduction
- Managing the Internal Investigation
- Disclosure from Third Parties
- Steps to Preserve Assets/Documents
- Civil Proceedings
- Anti-Bribery/Anti-Corruption Legislation
- Excerpt from Introduction:
1. INTRODUCTION –
A fundamental objective of any internal investigation is to obtain and secure evidence so that a case against the wrongdoer can be proven. When conducting internal investigations, it is imperative to observe the statutory and regulatory requirements applicable to the collection of evidence, to ensure that the company is not exposed to liability for breach of those requirements, and to protect the integrity of the investigation. Equally important is the need to consider issues of legal privilege.
Originally published in the European Lawyer Reference Series.
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