Lissack and Horlick on Bribery
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- ukprod9781405764575LHB
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- LHB
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- 9781405764575
- Publication Date:
- 31/05/2011
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- £210.00
Are you prepared for the new Bribery Act? In July 2011, the much criticised system of bribery law was replaced by a tough new anti-corruption regime.
The new Act introduces changes including a controversial corporate offence and challenges surrounding when is a bribe a bribe, all with extra-territorial application. Businesses and their advisors are in a new dawn of uncertainty, with vast pressure on corporations to comply with the new law and to face serious penalties if they fail.
Benefits of Lissack and Horlick on Bribery
This brand new work on Lissack and Horlick on Bribery offers a comprehensive overview of the new legislation set in both a national and international context with a full explanation of the scope of the Act together with guidance on anti-corruption measures and sentencing.
Written by expert practitioners in white collar international crime (with magic circle and FCPA practitioner contributions), Lissack and Horlick on Bribery offers a definitive voice amid fear and confusion toward the new bribery legal system. While both authoritative and accessible, Lissack and Horlick on Bribery offers a clear emphasis on all practical issues with each chapter ending with a bullet-point list summarising key points to be considered.
1. History and Context
2. Role of Non Government Anti Corruption Organisations
3. UK Legislation Prior to the Act
4. The Bribery Act 2010
5. When is a Payment a Bribe
6. Adequate Procedures
7. The International Perspective
9. The Prosecuting Authorities
10. To Plead or Not to Plead
11. Other Fields
Appendix: Bribery Act 2010
By Richard Lissack QC, Barrister, Outer Temple Chambers; Fiona Horlick, Barrister, Outer Temple Chambers; Jonathan Cotton, Partner, Slaughter & May; Kevin T. Abikoff, Partner, Hughes Hubbard & Reed; Ed J.M. Little, Partner, Hughes Hubbard & Reed; John F. Wood, Partner, Hughes Hubbard & Reed; Michael Bowes QC, Barrister, Outer Temple Chambers; Brendan Finucane QC, Barrister, Outer Temple Chambers; Robert Rhodes QC, Barrister, Outer Temple Chambers; Andrew Short QC, Barrister, Outer Temple Chambers; Clare Baker, Barrister, Outer Temple Chambers; Keith Bryant, Barrister, Outer Temple Chambers; Eleanor Davison, Barrister, Outer Temple Chambers; Robert Dickason, Barrister, Outer Temple Chambers; Kate Edwards, Barrister, Outer Temple Chambers; Antony Haycroft, Barrister, Outer Temple Chambers; James Leonard, Barrister, Outer Temple Chambers; Nicholas Medcroft, Barrister, Outer Temple Chambers; Robert-Jan Temmink, Barrister, Outer Temple Chambers; Michael Uberoi, Barrister, Outer Temple Chambers
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