A fresh start

It’s 2020: start of a new decade, with new opportunities, yet bribery and corruption risks remain the same. Managing these risks is possible – if you evolve and adapt your approach. Legal and compliance departments, no doubt, can act on lessons from 2019’s enforcement activity or, if things go awry, seek cooperation credit.

Culture and tone from the top matter most in managing bribery and corruption risk… senior and middle management are uniquely well placed to lead in this area.

Désirée Maier

Editor and Partner

2020 – what’s next?

Having strong policies and procedures in place isn’t enough – they must be tested, and they must work. That remains a central compliance message.

2020 marks the start of a new decade, but bribery and corruption risk endures. It is essential that companies implement strong compliance measures and act on lessons from 2019's enforcement activity.

Lillian S. Hardy
Editor and Partner

The global outlook

Life Sciences

DOJ’s Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs update – an emphasis on third parties

Energy

Extractive companies – beware how you invest

Financial Institutions

Why the tone from the top matters with financial crime risks

Automotive

Corruption and bribery risks in the automotive industry

Technology, Media, and Telecoms

A look back at 2019’s FCPA settlements in TMT, and what lies ahead

Diversified Industrials

Diversified industrials – addressing risks through fully fledged compliance

Cartels

Differences in enforcement – why companies cannot always have the best of both worlds

European Union

New EU Whistleblowing Directive increases protection for whistleblowers

France

French Anti-Corruption Agency guidance on M&A

Germany

A new draft law on corporate sanctions – five changes to look out for

Latin America

What lies ahead for Latin American countries?

South East Asia

Anti-bribery and corruption compliance in South East Asia

United States

Managing M&A risks through DOJ voluntary disclosures

Global Bribery and Corruption Outlook

2020