Aziz Rahman outline's the due diligence issues raised by the Entain DPA

The main points arising from gambling company Entain’s deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) were explained in an article by Aziz Rahman.

In his piece, which was published by Law360, Aziz detailed the significance of the DPA, which saw Entain conclude a £615 million settlement and admit the corporate offence of failure to prevent bribery. HM Revenue and Customs had conducted a long-running investigation into Entain’s business operations.

Aziz say's that the Entain case shows the importance of companies recognising how the enforcement landscape works, with numerous agencies able to assert their jurisdiction over companies operating in the U.K.

He emphasised the need for gambling and gaming sector companies to review their exposure to high-risk markets and anti-money laundering and anti-bribery laws, and ensure they are legally compliant.

It is also important for investors to conduct due diligence on any company or third party they are considering becoming involved with, especially if it is active in a jurisdiction with a reputation for bribery.

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