Corruption Investigations
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The team is exceptional – they are dedicated to pleasing us and will always go the extra mile.
Chambers & Partners 2011
National Law Firm of the Year
The Lawyer industry awards 2009 winner.
Our Value
lies in our in-depth knowledge and practical understanding of investigative agencies and their procedures.
Experts in Corruption Investigations
Following a corruption investigation, the Act is intended to make it easier to prosecute corrupt practice whether it occurs in the UK or overseas.
In the most radical extension of anti-corruption law to date, businesses will be liable for the corporate offence of failing to prevent corruption unless they can show that adequate procedures were in place to prevent bribery.
Businesses convicted of this offence face an unlimited fine and potential debarment provisions. Individuals convicted of an offence under the Act risk a maximum 10 years imprisonment.
The Government is required under the Act to provide guidance on what constitutes adequate procedures.
What we can do if you find yourself involved in a corruption investigation
Our experienced corruption investigation solicitors can offer you advice and assistance. We have significant experience in all facets of corruption investigations including:
- Conducting internal investigations
- Advising clients under investigation
- Negotiating with enforcement agencies
- Defending prosecutions
- Providing compliance training
- Drafting compliance systems
We are also extensively published in the field and one of our corruption investigation solicitors, Jeremy Summers, is the author of the corruption chapter Fraud: Criminal Law and Procedure published by OUP.
What our Corruption Investigation experts have done for others
Some recent cases we have been involved in:
- Balfour Beatty: advised throughout the Bibliotheca SFO investigations and secured the first ever Civil Recovery settlement.
- BAE: acted for a senior executive in relation to the South African limb in the now discontinued investigation.
- Company ‘C’: advising in relation to an overseas corruption investigation and provision of compliance polices and anti-corruption training for senior executives.
- Company ‘V’: providing advice on a range of corruption related issues including compliance and best practice.
- Director ‘A’: advising in relation to an ongoing overseas corruption investigation
Contact our corruption investigation solicitors
If you would like to speak to our corruption investigation specialists please call 0800 916 9054 or e-mail enquiries@rjw.co.uk.
We have offices nationwide.
