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A brave new world – key factors in agreeing a UK DPA and insight into global settlements
Global | Publication | December 2015
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Introduction
On Monday 30 November 2015, the first UK Deferred Prosecution Agreement between the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) and ICBC Standard Bank (Standard Bank) was approved by the Court, signalling a landmark development in the prosecution of UK companies (please see our briefing).
This briefing analyses the guidance contained in the judgment in SFO v Standard Bank plc. as to the key factors a court will consider in determining whether a DPA is appropriate. It also examines the factors which influence the main terms of the DPA.
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