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Our Business Regulatory team has carried out the following training and provided advice under the Bribery Act 2010:

  • DHL (October 2010-February 2011) Classroom based training sessions provided to over 200 of DHL's most Senior Directors and Managers. Nine sessions with a presentation, interactive quiz, case studies and discussion on specific business-related scenarios
  • reviewing a corporate client's e-learning training package on the Bribery Act (December 2010)
  • in-house training provided to DAS Legal Expenses Insurer December 2010
  • joint training with CBI South and Thames Valley Regions (April 2011) – seminar attended by 40 delegates across a variety of businesses, highlighting the implications of the Act.
  • Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce April 2011 – seminar to 50 delegates from businesses operating within the Thames Valley
  • training to Business Southampton (May 2011) – seminar to 40 delegates from a wide cross section of business in the Solent business area
  • Stadium Experience (May 2011) – training to 23 Corporate Entertainment Managers from both the Premier League and NPOWER Championship Football Clubs
  • reviewing risk assessments prepared by corporate clients
  • drafting anti-corruption policies.

Forthcoming activities in which we have been involved include:

  • preparing and chairing a full day's seminar covering The Bribery Act, Whistleblowing, Financial Auditing, breach of Competition Law, an In-House view of the Bribery Act (September 2011)
  • participating in a BBC London Documentary on corporate entertainment and the Bribery Act (date tba)
Blake Lapthorn is advising businesses on the impact of the Bribery Act and assisting with the adequate procedures defence. If you require any assistance or guidance on what the Bribery Act means for your business, please contact Lara Robson in the Business Regulatory team in London on 020 7814 5491 or by email at lara.robson@bllaw.co.uk.