Commercial Crime Round-Up

The last three months have proven to be busy in the world of corporate enforcement, providing plenty of food for thought.

Our Q1 update considers the key developments at the Serious Fraud Office – of which there are many – spanning further dawn raids, new pre-investigation powers and their plans to address shortcomings (perceived and existing) regarding disclosure and whistleblowing.

We then consider developments around ESG-related corporate crime, including the use of money laundering legislation to correct corporate behaviours around funding illegal activities. In policy updates, we highlight the FCA's (unpopular) announcement regarding the naming and shaming of those under investigation.

Read our full Q1 update, here