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Criminal Liability Mergers Fraud

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Failure to Prevent Fraud: Corporates Face New Criminal Offence Amid Accountability Crackdown

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Enhanced SFO powers and promises of swifter action on economic crime underscore the importance of anti-fraud measures for corporates and M&A dealmakers. The UK government is cracking down on corporates turning a blind eye...more

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French Supreme Court Extends Transfer of Criminal Liability During Merger by Absorption to All Company Types

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The criminal liability of the absorbed company is transferred to the absorbing company, regardless of the corporate form of the company involved in the merger by absorption. In a ruling handed down on May 22, 2024, 1 the...more

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