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Anti-corruption due diligence in cross-border M&A

corruptionbribery July 18, 2012 0

Global enforcement of anti-corruption laws is at an all-time high. Accordingly, it is imperative that an acquirer thoroughly investigate a target company's anti-corruption legal compliance as part of its preacquisition due diligence review. A

Lack of anti-bribery and corruption measures

corruptionbribery July 9, 2012 0

Top investment professionals lack anti-bribery and corruption due diligence procedures, a recent survey suggested. Only two out of 80 financial services firms had undertaken anti-bribery and corruption due diligence in an M&A transaction, said business

Managing Corruption Risk In The Real World

corruptionbribery March 21, 2012 0

Recent developments in anti-corruption legislation, particularly in the US and the UK, have substantially increased the risks for global companies which leave bribery and corruption unchecked anywhere in their business. Unlimited fines, seizure of

Issues relating to bribery and corruption in M&A transactions

corruptionbribery March 14, 2012 0

The anti corruption movement is perhaps the most enduring symbol of the year 2011 in India, and is likely to dominate popular dialogue for the years to come. Although the connection between corruption and

U.S. corporations beg clarity on anti-bribery law

corruptionbribery February 23, 2012 0

U.S. corporations asked the government to explain what it considers a bribe of a foreign official, saying the lack of clarity has had a chilling effect on business. The Chamber of Commerce and dozens of