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A Criminal Resolution Is Not A Global Conclusion
British American Tobacco's $1.1 billion settlement with US authorities over North Korean sanctions violations appeared to close one chapter, but opened another as the company now faces multibillion-pound shareholder litigation in London and terrorism-related civil claims. This case illustrates how multinational corporations must carefully navigate the collateral consequences of government enforcement resolutions, as admissions made to one jurisdiction can fuel derivative litigation across multiple forums an
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Bracewell
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Key Takeaways | Mastering Multi-Dimensional Risk: Litigation, Compliance & Cross-Border Investigations 2026
Regulatory and enforcement landscapes across the UK, France and Italy are converging around a fundamental question: can organisations demonstrate that risk management is truly embedded in their governance and operations? Drawing on insights from a Milan roundtable featuring compliance leaders from ENI, Assicurazioni Generali, UniCredit and RSM Italy, this analysis explores how sanctions, anti-money laundering, fraud, ESG and corporate governance have evolved from separate disciplines into deeply interconnec
Worldwide Commercial
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McDermott Will & Schulte
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United Kingdom – Sanctions Enforcement Statistics For HMRC In 2025/26
The UK's HMRC has published comprehensive enforcement statistics covering 2025 and early 2026, revealing the scope and outcomes of sanctions enforcement activities including criminal investigations, goods seizures, and penalty assessments. The data provides insight into how authorities are handling sanctions violations through various enforcement mechanisms, from warning letters to compound penalties exceeding £1 million.
United Kingdom Government
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Duane Morris LLP
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A New Criminal Offence For Reckless Untrue Statements In Direct Tax
The UK Government has launched a consultation on introducing a new criminal offence targeting reckless untrue statements in direct tax matters, potentially exposing taxpayers and advisers to up to two years' imprisonment. This proposed measure aims to bridge the gap between civil penalties for careless conduct and criminal sanctions for dishonest evasion, fundamentally changing how HMRC can prosecute tax compliance failures.
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Macfarlanes LLP
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Crown Dependencies Issue APP Fraud Framework
The Crown Dependencies' regulators have jointly proposed a coordinated framework to combat authorised push payment fraud, where criminals deceive victims into transferring money under false pretences. The framework addresses prevention measures, customer protection standards, and reimbursement regimes while diverging from UK and EU approaches by not implementing inter-bank cost sharing. Financial institutions operating across Jersey, Guernsey, and the Isle of Man will need to enhance their fraud detection s
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Walkers
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Fraud, Asset Tracing and Recovery 2026 - Guernsey (Commercial Dispute Resolution, CDR)
Guernsey has evolved sophisticated legal frameworks to combat fraud and recover assets, drawing on centuries of judicial stability while adapting to modern challenges. This comprehensive analysis examines the civil remedies, criminal enforcement powers, and cross-jurisdictional mechanisms available to victims seeking to trace and recover fraudulent proceeds through Guernsey's courts and regulatory systems.
Guernsey Litigation
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Carey Olsen
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HMRC Names Subject Of Compound Penalty For The First Time
HM Revenue & Customs has announced its first publicly named compound settlement for sanctions violations, marking a significant shift in transparency policy. Petrofac Facilities Management Limited paid £569,157.07 for breaches of Russia sanctions regulations that occurred during the wind-down of its Russian operations. This case establishes new precedent for how HMRC will handle future compound settlements involving strategic exports and sanctions offences.
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Mayer Brown
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ICO Issues Guidance On Recognized Legitimate Interest
The UK Information Commissioner's Office has published final guidance on a new lawful basis for processing personal data under the UK GDPR, introduced by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025. This recognised legitimate interest basis provides five pre-approved processing purposes deemed to be in the public interest, offering organisations an alternative pathway for lawful data processing in specific circumstances.
United Kingdom Privacy
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Mayer Brown
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Computer Misuse And Hacking Offences - The Law Explained
The Computer Misuse Act 1990 was enacted when the internet was in its infancy, yet it remains the cornerstone of UK cybercrime law today. How do these decades-old provisions apply to modern hacking offences, DDoS attacks, and cyber vandalism in an era where digital systems underpin virtually every aspect of daily life? This comprehensive guide examines the key offences, their legal requirements, potential sentences, and critical defence strategies that specialist cyber crime solicitors employ when challengi
United Kingdom Criminal
Mary Monson Solicitors
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