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Unlocking clarity in business activities requires robust risk management and compliance measures. Our practical guidance helps navigate this dynamic landscape, offering insights and tools essential for adeptly handling compliance duties and safeguarding business operations. Whether managing day-to-day activities or addressing unforeseen challenges, this resource equips you with actionable advice and expert perspectives, empowering you to maintain integrity and efficiency in varied business environments.

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FCDO announces West Bank sanctions and pauses Israel trade talks

FCDO announces West Bank sanctions and pauses Israel trade talks
UK sanctions regime review lacks detail on beefing up meager enforcement

UK sanctions regime review lacks detail on beefing up meager enforcement

The following Corporate Crime news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on UK sanctions regime review lacks detail on beefing up meager enforcement

OFSI issues two General Licences for wind down and insurance payments

OFSI issues two General Licences for wind down and insurance payments
Cross-governmental review of UK sanctions implementation and enforcement

Cross-governmental review of UK sanctions implementation and enforcement

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How to manage legal risk

How to manage legal risk

How to manage legal riskIt is often said that running a business means taking risks and that the biggest risk an entrepreneur can take is not to think...

Can a limited company make a subject access request? Can a director of a limited company ask for recordings of calls with us? If yes, what personal data must we provide?

Can a limited company make a subject access request? Can a director of a limited company ask for recordings of calls with us? If yes, what personal data must we provide?

Can a limited company make a subject access request? Can a director of a limited company ask for recordings of calls with us? If yes, what personal...

Can I charge a fee for dealing with a data subject access request?

Can I charge a fee for dealing with a data subject access request?

Can I charge a fee for dealing with a data subject access request?The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) provides for enhanced rights for data...

Tipping-off and prejudicing an investigation

Tipping-off and prejudicing an investigation

Tipping-off and prejudicing an investigationThere are several offences of tipping-off and prejudicing an investigation that apply to the regulated...

Practice notes

Dawn raid—who can raid my organisation and why?

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...
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Produced in partnership with Michael Potts of PCB Byrne
28th Mar
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Practice notes

Contract management risk management guide

Contract management risk management guideWhy you need to manage this riskContract management is often seen by the business as an activity which is...
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Produced in partnership with Elizabeth Bourlet
28th Mar
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Practice notes

Confidentiality risk management guide

Confidentiality risk management guideWhy you need to manage this riskConfidential information is one of the most valuable assets of any business....
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Produced in partnership with Ishika Patel of Lawyers on Demand
2nd Mar
Practice notes

Money Laundering Regulations 2017—simplified due diligence

Money Laundering Regulations 2017—simplified due diligenceYou may apply simplified customer due diligence (SDD) measures in relation to particular...
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2nd Mar
Practice notes

SRA Code of Conduct for Solicitors, RELs and RFLs—for in-house lawyers

SRA Code of Conduct for Solicitors, RELs and RFLs—for in-house lawyersThis Practice Note provides guidance for in-house solicitors on the SRA Code of...
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1st Mar
Practice notes

Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017—key information for businesses

Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017—key information for businessesThe Money...
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2nd Mar
Practice notes

Dealing with the National Crime Agency

Dealing with the National Crime AgencyThis Practice Note provides high-level guidance on dealing with the National Crime Agency. It sets out the role,...
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Produced in partnership with Peter Ratliff of 6KBW College Hill
28th Mar
Precedents

Public statement on data breach

Public statement on data breachStatement by [insert name of organisation] concerning a significant [cyber attack OR data protection breach] on [insert...
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2nd Mar
Practice notes

Money Laundering Regulations 2017—nominated officer

Money Laundering Regulations 2017—nominated officerThis Practice Note sets out when organisations must appoint a nominated officer (sometimes referred...
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2nd Mar
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Practice notes

Dealing with the Serious Fraud Office

Dealing with the Serious Fraud OfficeSFO—role and powersRoleThe Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is the authority in England, Wales and Northern Ireland...
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Produced in partnership with Miranda Hill of 6KBW College Hill
28th Mar
Practice notes

How to conduct a legitimate interest assessment (LIA)

How to conduct a legitimate interest assessment (LIA)The UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) permits processing of personal data where...
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1st Mar
Q&As

Refusing a data subject request—what is ‘manifestly unfounded or excessive’?

Refusing a data subject request—what is ‘manifestly unfounded or excessive’?The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) provides for enhanced rights...
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2nd Mar
Q&As

If a multinational company with entities in a number of EU states has registered a data protection officer (DPO) with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), does it need to register a DPO in the other EU states where it has entities or is registration in one country sufficient?

If a multinational company with entities in a number of EU states has registered a data protection officer (DPO) with the Information Commissioner’s...
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Produced in partnership with Alexander Dittel of Wedlake Bell
28th Mar
Practice notes

Dealing with dawn raids by the Information Commissioner’s Office

Dealing with dawn raids by the Information Commissioner’s OfficeThis document reflects the UK GDPR regime. References and links to the GDPR refer to...
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Produced in partnership with Michael Potts and Ilana Baines of PCB Byrne
1st Mar
Precedents

Data protection officer—DPO—job description and role profile

Data protection officer—DPO—job description and role profile1DPO detailsName of organisation[Insert name of organisation]Name of DPO[Insert...
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1st Mar
Precedents

Competition law compliance—post-training assessment questions

Competition law compliance—post-training assessment questionsHow to use this testThese questions are designed to test your understanding after your...
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Competition compliance—gathering competitive intelligence FAQs

Competition compliance—gathering competitive intelligence FAQsKnowing our industry and competitors is beneficial to business success. However, we must ensure that we stay within the boundaries of competition law when we gather information on competitors’ activities, products, or services.These FAQs,

Competition law compliance—mergers and acquisitions guide for staff

Competition law compliance—mergers and acquisitions guide for staffMerger and acquisition (M&A) activities may be subject to review or oversight by competition law authorities in jurisdictions in which we pursue acquisition opportunities. This guide is intended to help you comply with

Sanctions regime—Russia

Sanctions regime—RussiaThe Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, SI 2019/855, made under the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (SAMLA 2018), create a UK sanctions regime in relation to Russia (the Russia sanctions regime). The Russia sanctions regime is aimed at encouraging

Procurement policy—internal

Procurement policy—internalWe run our business with integrity. Buying goods and services represents a significant portion of [Insert organisation’s name]’s total expenditure. All of us must work together to ensure our buying is carried out in an effective and ethical manner.1Introduction1.1[Insert