Thursday, April 7, 2011

Booking now - Anti-corruption and Bribery

Re-posted by Houston Lawyer and Lawyer Market - The Ministry of Justice has now published its long awaited guidance for corporates on incorporating "adequate procedures" to prevent bribery under the Bribery Act 2010.


Join us at Butterworths' Anti Corruption and Bribery conference for an excellent opportunity to hear Roderick Macauley of the Ministry of Justice discussing the guidance in detail. The Ministry of Justice will be joined by the Serious Fraud Office and the OECD, who will be on hand to clear up any uncertainty or ambiguity surrounding the steps you need to take to ensure compliance.

Our distinguished speaker panel have a wealth of experience and will be on hand to offer practical and strategic advice including:

How will the implementation of the Bribery Act 2010 impact on business practice?
What is the meaning of "adequate procedures"?
How will the Act be implemented and enforced by the Ministry of Justice?
What defences are available to an allegation of bribery and corruption?
How far will the Serious Fraud Office go in prosecuting offences?

Confirmed speakers include:

Roderick Macauley, Ministry of Justice
Vivian Robinson QC, Serious Fraud Office
Robert Barrington, Transparency International (UK)
Monty Raphael, Peters & Peters
France Chain, OECD
Susannah Cogman, Herbert Smith LLP
Christopher Sallon QC, Doughty StreetChambers
Philip Davis, Cable & Wireless plc
Tony Shaw QC, 18 Red Lion Court
Faisal Osman, 33 Chancery Lane
Paul Feldberg, Fulcrum Chambers
[www.thelawyer.com]

Re-posted by Houston Lawyer and Lawyer Market

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