Investigations
Corporate Crime update – March 2018
Welcome to the March 2018 edition of our corporate crime update – our round up of developments in relation to corruption, money laundering, fraud, sanctions and related matters. Our update now covers a number of jurisdictions. For the full update on each jurisdiction, … Continue reading
Corporate Crime update – February 2018
Welcome to the February 2018 edition of our corporate crime update – our round up of developments in relation to corruption, money laundering, fraud, sanctions and related matters. Our update now covers a number of jurisdictions. For the full update on each jurisdiction, … Continue reading
Unexplained Wealth Orders: How might this new investigative tool affect you?
From 31 January 2018, UK authorities can use new and expansive investigative powers to require both individuals and corporate bodies to provide information as to how they acquired property. Known as Unexplained Wealth Orders (“UWOs”), these new obligations to disclose … Continue reading
High Court decision supports orthodox view of litigation privilege in an investigations context
The High Court has found that documents prepared by a defendant in the course of an investigation into allegations by HMRC were protected by litigation privilege: Bilta (UK) Ltd (in liquidation) & ors v Royal Bank of Scotland Plc & anor [2017] EWHC … Continue reading
Filed under Commercial Litigation, Corporate Crime, Investigations, UK
Hong Kong SFC issues new guidance note and FAQs on regulatory cooperation and its benefits
On 12 December 2017, the Securities and Futures Commission (the SFC) published its Guidance Note on Cooperation with the SFC (the Guidance). The Guidance contains an updated section on disciplinary proceedings and a new section on proceedings in the civil courts … Continue reading
Filed under Hong Kong, Investigations, Sanctions and Money Laundering
Corporate Crime monthly update – November 2017
Welcome to the November 2017 edition of our corporate crime update – our round up of developments in relation to corruption, money laundering, fraud, sanctions and related matters. Our update now covers a number of jurisdictions. For the full update on each … Continue reading
Hong Kong corporate crime team publishes article addressing the thorny issue of privilege in Asia investigations
Given the variety of civil law and common law systems across Asia, and the fact that corporate investigations in the region almost always involve multi-jurisdictional elements, protecting privilege is a complex topic. With the differing approaches to privilege adopted both … Continue reading
Filed under Announcements, Asia, Hong Kong, Investigations
Corporate Crime monthly update – October 2017
Welcome to the October 2017 edition of our corporate crime update – our round up of developments in relation to corruption, money laundering, fraud, sanctions and related matters. Our update now covers a number of jurisdictions. Below we provide a brief overview of … Continue reading
Dealing with a dawn raid in Hong Kong
Surprise inspections by governmental authorities are on the rise. Any company in any sector may be on the receiving end and obstructing a lawful raid is a criminal offence. Therefore, it is essential to be prepared. Front line staff such … Continue reading
Filed under Hong Kong, Investigations
