Investigating fraud – and failure to prevent it – in the workplace

Speakers

• Toby Robinson, Dispute Resolution Partner – Travers Smith LLP
• Tim Lord KC – Brick Court Chambers
• Caroline Edwards – Travers Smith LLP
• Adam Wyman – Travers Smith LLP

• Spaces: 100
• Venue: Travers Smith LLP, 2-3 Hosier Lane, London, EC1A 9LQ

What this session will cover

How can corporates navigate internal investigations into suspected fraud in the workplace where they are themselves exposed to criminal prosecution under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023?

The new corporate offence of failure to prevent fraud (FTPF) under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) is expected to change the UK corporate criminal liability landscape. How can corporates navigate internal investigations into suspected fraud in the workplace where they are themselves exposed to criminal prosecution under the Act? The panel will discuss conducting effective investigations and managing corporates’ potential liability under the Act.