The ruling propels UK law enforcement to increase its investigative powers under POCA, and businesses to enhance their supply chain due diligence.
On 27 June 2024, the UK Court of Appeal found that the National Crime...more
7/9/2024
/ China ,
Criminal Investigations ,
Due Diligence ,
Human Rights ,
Imports ,
Law Enforcement ,
National Crime Agency (NCA) ,
Prisoners ,
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) ,
Supply Chain ,
UK ,
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA)
Changing market dynamics have led buyers to assess available options to address post-closing target company issues.
Amid the buoyant market of 2021 and early 2022, compressed deal timelines and frenzied competition...more
5/12/2023
/ Acquisitions ,
Commercial Insurance Policies ,
Contract Disputes ,
Contract Terms ,
Due Diligence ,
Financial Statements ,
Fraud ,
Indemnity Insurance ,
Insurance Claims ,
Mergers ,
Post-Closing Rights ,
Risk Assessment ,
Target Company ,
Warranty Insurance
What do the new UK transparency reporting provisions mean for companies?
The UK is at the forefront of the global move to tackle human trafficking and prevent modern forms of slavery by introducing the Modern Slavery Act...more