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What to do when the SFO knocks—tips on landing a DPA

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Published on: 13 March 2019
Published by a Law360 reporter

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  • Get ready to cooperate
  • Focus on changing corporate culture
  • Prepare to face the unknown

Article summary

Law360, London: Companies facing a UK fraud investigation may want to avoid the embarrassment and damage of a criminal case by striking a deferred prosecution agreement, but attorneys say firms must clear high hurdles to get a deal—and realise they won’t walk away unscathed.

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