Corporate accountability: Corporate criminal liability podcast

In our latest Disputes in a Fragmenting World episode, we delve into the expanding scope of corporate liability for economic crime, a key topic under our corporate accountability theme. The discussion examines how recent legal and regulatory reforms are reshaping expectations and responsibilities for organisations operating in the UK.

Hosted by Alexandra Webster, the discussion features partners Camilla de Silva and Doug Robinson, who examine the implications of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA), the evolving role of regulators, and the convergence of multiple compliance regimes.

The episode covers:

• the new “failure to prevent fraud” offence and its impact on corporate risk management
• the shift to the “senior manager” test for attributing criminal liability
• the FCA’s continued focus on prevention and robust financial crime controls
• increasing sanctions enforcement and whistleblowing