Eversheds Sutherland Authors Contribute to “International Corruption, 3rd Edition”

We are proud to announce that Anupreet Amole, Laura Welsh, and Deborah Williams in our Corporate Crime & Investigations team have authored the UK chapter in International Corruption, 3rd Edition, published by Sweet & Maxwell / Thomson Reuters. This authoritative volume provides an in-depth analysis of anti-corruption legislation, landmark cases, and compliance best practices globally.

What the Book Covers

1. A comprehensive overview of international anti-corruption laws, including the UK Bribery Act 2010, the Crime and Courts Act 2013 (DPAs), the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act 1977, and the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention. The book also covers anti-corruption laws in Australia, India, Panama, Brazil and Italy.
2. Practical guidance on internal investigations into bribery, and anti-corruption considerations in mergers and acquisitions.
3. Expert advice on designing robust anti-corruption compliance programmes to reduce risk.

Spotlight: UK Chapter by Eversheds Sutherland

Our authors delivered a sophisticated breakdown of the UK anti-corruption regime post Bribery Act 2010. Their chapter covers:

• Legal framework: A detailed explanation of the Bribery Act 2010 and its application.
• Case law updates: Consideration of the DPAs entered into by the SFO, and the first DPA entered into by the CPS (collaborating with HMRC).
• Practice and procedure: The role of legal professional privilege following Director of the SFO v Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation.

We thank Anupreet, Laura, and Deborah for their efforts, which underscore Eversheds Sutherland’s standing at the cutting edge of anti-corruption law and our dedication to supporting both clients and compliance teams in meeting global obligations. If you wish to discuss any of the above, please see contact details for our team below.