Countries around the globe are facing unprecedented and rapid change due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Government Intervention Schemes Guide provides a summary of key government intervention measures across jurisdictions around the globe in relation to: Foreign Investment Restrictions Debt Equity Taxation EU State Aid Approvals (where relevant) Read reportWe…
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an unprecedented global crisis, including notable disruptions of international trade and supply chains,…
Executive Summary: The second quarter of 2020 has seen the globe continue to navigate the complexity created by…
In this series of podcasts, our Baker McKenzie speakers explore the challenges and risks encountered by businesses amidst the constantly changing legal and regulatory landscape. We share insights around the various legal and compliance issues which will be illustrated with a factual scenario. The series will include topics relating to…
On July 1, 2020, the US Department of State, jointly with the US Department of Treasury, the US…
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In a recent appeal before the Honourable Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon involving two individuals who had participated in public sector corruption (Public Prosecutor v Wong Chee Meng and another appeal [2020] SGHC 144), the High Court set out a new sentencing framework for corrupt transactions which take place in relation to contracts with the Government or public bodies under s 6 read with s 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act (Cap 241) (the PCA).
The DOJ and the SEC recently published a Second Edition of their joint Resource Guide to the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. While the Second Edition does not promulgate any new law or policy, it is a useful refresher for practitioners on the significant FCPA cases and developments in the past eight years since the first edition was published. The Resource Guide once again provides a current and comprehensive overview of the core US enforcement agencies’ views on the statute for companies and practitioners. This article highlights key changes in the Second Edition of the Resource Guide.
Having been established for over a decade as a “must attend” global compliance conference by senior in-house legal…
Read publication One of the most pressing corporate governance issues today is the growing trend toward increased corporate transparency. Public and private companies around the world are being mandated to identify and disclose the details of their ultimate beneficial owners — the individuals who ultimately own or control them. This article, written…