Legal Articles and Expert Perspectives - Page 6 of 45

DEFENDING YOURSELF WHEN INTERNATIONAL BRIBERY ALLEGATIONS ARE MADE 4 min read
By Nicola Sharp, Syedur Rahman March 15, 2018
Big business is an international issue that very often crosses borders and involves many countries and jurisdictions….and carries many possible pitfalls. Read more

Politically Exposed Persons - PEPs And The Legal Restrictions They Face 4 min read
By Azizur Rahman March 15, 2018
Aziz Rahman considers the Novartis scandal and the business restrictions on those holding high office. Read more

Defending Unexplained Wealth Orders 5 min read
By Azizur Rahman March 6, 2018
The National Crime Agency announced on 28th February that it had secured UWO’s on two properties valued at £22M, whose ultimate owner was a "politically exposed person". The FT reported that the PEP was a politician from central Asia. The properties are also subject to interim freezing orders, to prevent them being sold or transferred. Their owner is believed to be from a country belonging to the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS); which consists of ten former Soviet republics as well as Georgia and Azerbaijan. Read more

END OF AN ERA FOR THE SFO 6 min read
By Azizur Rahman February 5, 2018
When David Green stands down as Director of the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) in April, after six years, it will bring to an end a period that has seen major developments for the organisation. And yet many questions still remain about its effectiveness and its future role. Read more

HOW EXECUTIVES CAN PROTECT THEMSELVES IF A COMPANY COLLAPSES 4 min read
By Nicola Sharp, Syedur Rahman February 5, 2018
The fall-out from the collapse of Carillion is set to claim many victims. It is also set to shine a light on many aspects of business where diligence and shrewd judgement are required. Read more