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Money Laundering Regulations 2017—simplified due diligence

You may apply simplified customer due diligence (SDD) measures in relation to particular business relationships or transactions which you determine...

Facilitation payments under the Bribery Act 2010

Facilitating the performance of a duty by public officialsFacilitation payments, also known as facilitating or grease payments, are generally small...

What is a solicitor's undertaking?

An undertaking is a commitment by a solicitor to do something. It can be enforced against the solicitor by the courts. Failure to comply with an...

Dawn raid—who can raid my organisation and why?

The UK Government has legislated to permit a number of UK authorities to obtain search warrants to 'raid' a business premises. The potential for a...

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Active bribery, passive bribery and bribing foreign public officials

The purpose of this Practice Note is to provide a general understanding of the offences under section 1, 2 and 6 of the Bribery Act 2010 (BA 2010). It...

Produced in partnership with Joanne Kane of Carmelite Chambers 9th Nov

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High-risk third countries tracker

This Practice Note lists high-risk third countries identified by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), HM Treasury and the European Commission as...

9th Nov

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Getting the Deal Through: Merger Control 2021

Jurisdictions coveredThe following jurisdictions are covered in this report:Albania; Australia; Austria; Belgium; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Brazil;...

9th Nov

Precedents

Modern slavery: contract clauses

1DefinitionsModern Slavery Policy•means the Customer's anti-slavery and human trafficking policy as set out in Schedule [insert] as updated by the...

9th Nov

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AML and counter-terrorist financing—source of funds

Source of funds and wealth was a key focus of the SRA’s Preventing Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism thematic review, published in March...

9th Nov

In-house

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Introduction to retained EU law

This Practice Note provides an introduction to retained EU law, which is an entirely new legal concept introduced to UK domestic law in preparation...

9th Nov

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Precedents

Standard contractual clauses—set II—controller to controller (Model Clauses)

DRAFTING FOR BREXIT: For the latest information on the impact of Brexit on the drafting, negotiation and enforceability of this Precedent, see...

9th Nov

Practice notes

Money Laundering Regulations 2017—nominated officer

This Practice Note sets out when organisations must appoint a nominated officer, the duties of the nominated officer and practical steps nominated...

9th Nov

In-house

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Anti-bribery and corruption—charitable and political donations

Charitable and political donations can give rise to higher risks of bribery and corruption. They can be (or be seen to be) bribes in disguise.This...

18th Nov

Practice notes

When can a commission be a bribe?

All commissions constitute the giving of a financial advantage, although they will not necessarily be bribes.Commissions may be facilitation payments,...

Produced in partnership with Richard Furlong of Carmelite Chambers 18th Nov

Practice notes

Active bribery, passive bribery and bribing foreign public officials

The purpose of this Practice Note is to provide a general understanding of the offences under section 1, 2 and 6 of the Bribery Act 2010 (BA 2010). It...

Produced in partnership with Joanne Kane of Carmelite Chambers 18th Nov

Practice notes

Facilitation payments under the Bribery Act 2010

Facilitating the performance of a duty by public officialsFacilitation payments, also known as facilitating or grease payments, are generally small...

Produced in partnership with Richard Furlong of Carmelite Chambers 18th Nov

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Failing to prevent bribery

Corporate criminal liability for bribery—section 7 of the Bribery Act 2010This offence can only be committed by relevant commercial organisations...

18th Nov

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The US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act 1977 (FCPA 1977) and Bribery Act 2010 (BA 2010) comparison table

This Practice Note contains a comparison table showing differences and similarities between the US Foreign Corrupt Practice Act 1977 (FCPA 1977) and...

18th Nov

Practice notes

The Bribery Act 2010—an introductory guide

The Bribery Act 2010 (BA 2010) was passed to ensure the UK’s compliance with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's (OECD)...

Produced in partnership with Joanne Kane of Carmelite Chambers 18th Nov

Practice notes

The US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the UK Bribery Act 2010 compared

Background to the Foreign Corrupt Practices ActThe US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) is a broad and very well-enforced piece of legislation that...

18th Nov

Practice notes

Summary of SFO's bribery guidance and policies

SFO’s key policies on prosecuting bribery offencesThe Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is the lead investigating and prosecuting body for corporate bribery...

Produced in partnership with Emily Agnoli of Simmons & Simmons 17th Nov

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Appointing agents and intermediaries—due diligence resources

Due diligence measures for agents and intermediaries are summarised in Precedent: Anti-bribery and corruption—agents and intermediaries policy. This...

16th Nov

Practice notes

Political donations

Part 14 of the Companies Act 2006 (the CA 2006) and the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 (PPERA 2000) contain provisions which...

5th Nov

Practice notes

FCPA—who it applies to and what it prohibits (US)

What is the FCPA and what does it prohibit?The Foreign and Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) was enacted in 1977 and amended after complaints from industry...

4th Nov

Practice notes

Getting the Deal Through: Anti-Corruption Regulation 2020

Jurisdictions coveredThe following jurisdictions are covered in this report:Australia; Brazil; Canada; China; Denmark; France; Germany; Greece; Hong...

4th Nov

Precedents

Annual anti-bribery and corruption report to the Board

1General informationDate of this report[Insert date]Date of last report[Insert date]Name and status of person submitting report[Insert name and...

6th Oct

Q&As

Due diligence and anti-bribery clauses for intermediaries—SRA requirements?

SRA requirementsThe SRA does not give a list of regulatory requirements on anti-bribery and corruption.However, it does require you to:•identify,...

28th Sep

Q&As

Is it necessary to conduct anti-bribery and corruption due diligence on suppliers?

Agent, intermediary or supplier?Your organisation can be held liable for acts of bribery by associated persons.The scope of this definition is broad...

28th Sep

Q&As

Am I allowed to pay or receive a commission under anti-bribery legislation?

Please note, this Q&A only considers UK bribery legislation.Payment of commissionsWe refer you to Practice Note: Commission, which outlines how all...

28th Sep

Q&As