Report

Cross-border white collar crime and investigations review

Our summary of key developments in cross-border white collar crime and investigations that in-house counsel should prioritize in 2024.

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Read Time
8 mins
Published Date
Apr 9, 2024
More countries are introducing or amending financial crime laws, new types of businesses are being brought into the scope of existing laws, and there are increased expectations on corporate behavior from a wider range of stakeholders.In this report we identifycurrent and emerging challenges for GCs and in-house teams, and explain how they should respond.We also review developments across 13 jurisdictions including the U.S., U.K., Germany and China.
Summary

We are seeing enhanced focus from enforcement authorities, employees and other stakeholders on the way internal investigations are conducted, including in relation to their levels of independence.

The EU Whistleblowing Directive has accelerated the need for businesses to ensure their reporting lines and policies conform to the new rules.

Other key themes we explore include workers’ rights, corruption risk in relation to third parties and intermediaries, environment-related financial crime risk, tax evasion, data protection, and the challenges that flow from rising geopolitical tensions.

Dive into the report

Below you will find the full report.  You can navigate the themes using the chapter headings. Select the country headings for a brief summary or click again for a longer explanation of the top trends.