Join us at the highly anticipated ABA 12th Annual London White-Collar Crime Institute, where the latest developments in white-collar crime are at the forefront of legal discussion. This year’s event promises to deliver thought-provoking panels featuring some of the leading minds in the field.
Plenary Session III: Failure to Prevent Fraud – Mission Impossible or a Path to Corporate Integrity?
The third instalment in the Failure to Prevent series introduces the Failure to Prevent Fraud offence, following in the footsteps of the Failure to Prevent Bribery and Failure to Prevent the Facilitation of Tax Evasion offences. This new offence seeks to hold organisations criminally liable for benefiting from fraudulent acts carried out by their employees.
Moderated by Richard Sallybanks, Managing Partner at BCL Solicitors LLP, the panel will explore the far-reaching implications of this new legislation. Is this the long-awaited solution that UK prosecutors have needed, or does it present insurmountable challenges for corporate compliance? The discussion will delve into the scope of the new offence, the defence of "reasonable prevention measures", and the likely future of corporate responsibility in the fight against fraud.
Panelists:
- Richard Sallybanks, Managing Partner, BCL Solicitors LLP, London, UK
- Kirby D. Behre, Miller & Chevalier, Washington, DC
- Victoria Jacobson, Case Controller, Serious Fraud Office, London, UK
- Puneet V. Kakkar, DOJ Attaché 2, U.S. Embassy, Paris, France
- Stephanie Kamp LL.M., Counsel, Stetter Rechtsanwälte, Munich, Germany
- Julie Zorilla, Partner, Navacelle, Paris, France
Plenary Session IV: Espionage Defence – Navigating the Unnavigable
As espionage activities intensify across the UK and EU, particularly in the wake of the Ukraine conflict, defending individuals accused of espionage has become increasingly complex. The surge in attempts to obtain sensitive data by actors allegedly working on behalf of Russia and China has posed significant challenges for intelligence and law enforcement agencies.
Once charges are brought, how can defence lawyers navigate the intricate legal landscape of espionage cases? Michael Drury, Of Counsel at BCL Solicitors LLP, will join an expert panel to discuss the challenges of representing clients in these high-stakes cases. From cross-border investigations to the practicalities of defending the accused, this session will offer invaluable insights into the world of espionage defence.
Panelists:
- Michael Drury, Of Counsel, BCL Solicitors LLP, London, UK
- Preston Burton, Partner, Orrick, Washington, DC
- Nicholas C. Harbist, Partner, Blank Rome, Princeton, NJ
- Peter N. Mantas, Partner, Fasken, London, UK, and Ontario, Canada
- Saba Naqshbandi KC, Three Raymond Buildings, London, UK
These sessions will provide a comprehensive view of two critical areas in white-collar crime: corporate fraud and espionage defence. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from top experts in the field.
For more information and to register for the ABA 12th Annual London White-Collar Crime Institute, visit their website here.
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