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Understanding the Bribery Act: AnUnderstanding the Bribery Act: An Interview with Vivian Robinson Q.C.

Brought to you by Winston & Strawn LLP's Corporate Practice Group

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Today’s eLunch PresentersToday s eLunch Presenters

Barry VitouCorporateL d

Vivian Robinson Q.C.Barrister

G l C l

Richard Kovalevsky Q.C.Barrister

2 B df d RLondon

BVitou@winston.com

General Counsel

UK Serious Fraud Office

2 Bedford Row

richard.kovalevsky@btinternet.com

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Road mapRoad map

Bribery Act Overview Bribery Act Overview

Defence

Grey Areas Grey Areas

Other Laws

Self Reporting Self‐Reporting

Q & A

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Bribery Act view from 5,000 ftBribery Act view from 5,000 ft

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The offencesThe offences

Offences

1. Give a bribe to anyone

2. Receive a bribe

3. Bribe a public official

4. Officers who consent or connive are liableliable

5. Failure to prevent bribery

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Bribery Act penaltiesBribery Act penalties

10 Years in Prison

Unlimited Fines

Confiscation of Criminal Property

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Road map – DefenceRoad map  Defence

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Defence – The good newsDefence  The good news

Adequate Procedures

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Road map – Grey areasRoad map  Grey areas

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Grey areasGrey areas

Carrying on a/part of a business

Associated people

Facilitation payments

Corporate hospitality

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Road map – Other lawsRoad map  Other laws

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Other lawsOther laws

1. Proceeds of Crime Act s. 327‐329

2. Interplay with FCPA

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Road map – Self‐reportingRoad map  Self reporting

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Self‐ReportingSelf Reporting

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Road map – Q&A panelRoad map  Q&A panel

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Q&A panel sessionQ&A panel session

Barry VitouCorporateL d

Vivian Robinson Q.C.Barrister

G l C l

Richard Kovalevsky Q.C.Barrister

2 B df d RLondon

BVitou@winston.com

General Counsel

UK Serious Fraud Office

2 Bedford Row

richard.kovalevsky@btinternet.com

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Questions?

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Thank You.

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Commercial Break

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