FRA Sponsors C5's 7th Anti-Corruption Conference France

On 22 October, FRA Partner Yousr Khalil will be on a panel alongside Astrid Mignon Colombet, speaking on: A Conversation between Defence Lawyers about Multi-Jurisdictional Investigations: How to Manage the Growing Exchange of Information between Government Agencies and Minimize "Follow-On" Risks.

The panel will provide an overview of the reality a multi-jurisdictional investigations, and how best to manage them in a context where risk factors multiply, overlap and are increasingly uncertain. Topics of discussion will include:

• The risk of "follow-on": When a case has been resolved in one jurisdiction, what may trigger a new investigation in other jurisdictions?
• What are the challenges of coordination when working with several authorities?
• What are considered good communication practices with foreign authorities?
• How can an agreement in one jurisdiction affect a company's activities in other key markets?
• What are the constraints of local laws on internal investigations and the ability to cooperate with authorities, including: GDPR, blocking law, labour law, professional secrecy, evidence collection procedures and more?
• How can the DOJ and the DPA / or a press release bring important information to foreign corrupt officials in their respective jurisdictions?
• When could multi-jurisdictional lawsuits on corruption trigger investigations for potential cases of fraud, money laundering and personal data protection? (and vice versa)
• What will be the impact of the risks associated with multi-jurisdictional litigation on the decision to reveal criminal facts or to cooperate with the authorities?

Register to attend this event here