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Adding to the patchwork rather than wholesale revolution: the future of corporate criminal liability The Law Commission has published its long-awaited Options Paper for reforming the laws on corporate criminal liability for economic crimes. The ten options presented to the UK government represent gentle reform of the existing framework, rather than...
Global Investigations Bulletin (June 2022) In the June 2022 edition of our Global Investigations Bulletin, we discuss the recent conviction of three companies for section 7 Bribery Act offences, and set out the latest news in global investigations and enforcement actions. 
Global Investigations Bulletin (April 2022) In the April 2022 edition of our Global Investigations Bulletin, we discuss the UK’s enforcement of financial sanctions and set out the latest news in global investigations and enforcement actions.
Evolution not revolution: The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 The rapid journey of the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 came to an end in the early hours of 15 March 2022. Its measures (particularly in relation to overseas owners of UK property) have been in discussion for years, but Russia’s...
Global Investigations Bulletin (March 2022) Our latest Global Investigations Bulletin for March 2022 is now available. This month, we review the UK’s legal framework for sanctions against certain Russian individuals and entities, and set out the latest news in global investigations and enforcement...
Global Investigations Bulletin (February 2022) Our latest Global Investigations Bulletin for February 2022 is now available. This month, we discuss the evolving threat of regulatory investigations on environmental claims, and set out the latest news in global investigations and enforcement actions.
The Practitioner’s Guide to Global Investigations - 6th edition - United Kingdom chapter The Sixth Edition of Global Investigation Review’s Guide to Global Investigations is the premier practitioner-led guide, covering every stage of an investigation as well as local advice on topics such as privilege and employee rights from...
Global Investigations Bulletin (December 2021) Our latest Global Investigations Bulletin for December 2021 is now available. This month, we discuss the UK framework for debarment from public contracts, and set out the latest news in global investigations and enforcement actions.
Global Investigations Review’s Guide to International Enforcement of the Securities Laws - 1st edition - United Kingdom chapter As the securities enforcement landscape continues to expand beyond national borders, the Guide to International Enforcement of the Securities Laws seeks to address the most pressing questions in securities law enforcement. With this in mind, Ewan Brown,...
Greenwashed? The Intensifying Scrutiny of Sustainability Credentials The phenomenon, commonly known as “greenwashing”, where businesses overstate their green credentials deliberately or otherwise, is under ever-increasing scrutiny. COP26 highlighted important global initiatives to support governments, activists and other...
Global Investigations Bulletin (November 2021) Our November Global Investigations Bulletin is now available. This month, we review corporate liability for economic crimes, and set out the latest news in global investigations and enforcement actions.
Global Investigations Bulletin (October 2021) Our latest Global Investigations Bulletin for October 2021 is now available. This month, we discuss NatWest’s guilty plea for breaches of the 2007 Money Laundering Regulations, and set out the latest news in global investigations and enforcement actions.
Global Investigations Bulletin (September 2021) Our latest Global Investigations Bulletin for September 2021 is now available. This month, we discuss the UK’s post-Brexit sanctions regulatory framework, and set out the latest news in global investigations and enforcement actions.
Government proposes new changes to Hong Kong’s data privacy law to tackle doxxing This article concerns the proposed changes to Hong Kong’s data privacy law regarding doxxing and the new powers of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data.
Path to COP26: Net Zero Disputes - Key Risks There are significant changes facing companies operating in the energy sector (and likely to be more so going forward) with the regulatory and technological backdrop evolving and uncertain, it is clear there is significant scope for disputes associated...