The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is raising the stakes. With the publication of new Co-operation and Enforcement Guidance on 24 April 2025, the agency is ramping up enforcement and clarifying expectations for corporate...more
"The truth is rarely pure and never simple," said Oscar Wilde, and nowhere is this more evident than in the complex and ever-evolving world of whistleblowing investigations. In the wake of high-profile scandals and the #MeToo...more
Sexual harassment in the workplace is a pervasive issue with serious consequences for both employees and employers. According to a 2023 Trade Union Congress poll, 60% of women reported experiencing sexual harassment,...more
On June 28th the UK Court of Appeal confirmed that payment of genuine value for goods received within a supply chain does not prevent companies from committing money laundering offences if the source of these goods is tainted...more
New criminal laws in the UK will make companies more vulnerable to criminal prosecution for the acts of their employees and agents than ever before. The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (“ECCTA”) introduces...more
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