The Fiona Trust litigation and the Bribery Act 2010
Wednesday 26 January, 2011
Anyone considering a civil claim for corruption or fraud will need to consider the impact of the Bribery Act 2010 (‘the Act’), due to come into force in April 2011, and of the Fiona Trust decision.
In fact, the judgement in Fiona Trust provides a timely illustration of the distinction between the civil law concept of bribery and the criminal offences contained in the Act. Parties will need to keep a weather eye on the Act but, as this article by Ince & Co London partner Andrew Ottley shows, its impact on civil claims is likely to be minimal. Conversely, the civil law is unlikely to provide any significant pointers as to how the Bribery Act might be applied.
Click here to read the full article on the Fiona Trust litigation and the Bribery Act 2010.
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Location: Dexter House, London
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