As an alternative to prosecution, deferred prosecution agreements (DPAs) involve less cost and reputational damage than a trial. Seeking one requires a bold approach and the relevant legal expertise.
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Rahman Ravelli’s Joshua Ray has had his in-depth analysis of US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement published by the New York University Journal of Law and Business.
By Joshua L. Ray 2 September 2021
Switzerland’s largest life insurance company is to pay more than $77 million after admitting it helped US taxpayers dodge tax responsibilities through offshore accounts.
By Nicola Sharp 27 May 2021
The International Bar Association (IBA) has chosen to publish an article by Rahman Ravelli’s Aziz Rahman about the Airbus settlement.
By Azizur Rahman 22 April 2020
There is a widely-accepted view that, when it comes to corporate crime, self-reporting your wrongdoing can help you gain more lenient treatment than if you are caught doing wrong by the powers that be.
By Azizur Rahman
11 March 2020
3 min read
Nicola Sharp of business crime solicitors Rahman Ravelli explains the challenges facing the agency over its use of such agreements.
By Nicola Sharp 29 February 2020
Anti-Corruption Report wrote an in-depth article on the levels of international co-operation involved in the Airbus investigation, which was concluded in January.
By Azizur Rahman 23 February 2020
While Airbus is probably relieved to have avoided prosecution over alleged bribery, the huge amount of money it is having to pay to settle such allegations has generated headlines. But the Airbus settlement is noteworthy for other reasons.
By Azizur Rahman
12 February 2020
3 min read
Last week the President of the Queen’s Bench Division give formal approval to the deferred prosecution agreement between the Serious Fraud Office and Airbus. The DPA will see the company pay 983 million euros, with Airbus also paying 2.1 bi...
By Azizur Rahman
3 February 2020
2 min read
Following the the announcement that the Serious Fraud Office had reached a Deferred Prosecution Agreement in principle between itself and Airbus, Rahman Ravelli's Senior Partner Aziz Rahman said:
By Azizur Rahman 29 January 2020
It has been a long time coming. But Airbus’ announcement that it has agreed settlements with French, British and US authorities over investigations into alleged wrongdoing should come as no great surprise to anyone.
By Azizur Rahman
29 January 2020
3 min read
