Deferred Prosecution Agreements - Practical Advice & Lessons Learned

Introduction

Deferred Prosecution Agreements (DPAs) are an important tool in the fight against corruption. DPAs in the UK enable corporate entities to avoid formal prosecution by agreeing to a set of conditions whereby prosecution is deferred for a period of time so long as the conditions prescribed are complied with.

In this virtual classroom seminar, we will examine the requirements and processes involved in obtaining a DPA; provide practical advice on the various stages of the DPA process; and discuss lessons learned from the twelve UK DPAs which have been agreed to date with the UK's Serious Fraud Office.

We will also consider future trends for DPAs and what corporates facing multi-jurisdictional investigations might need to consider in traversing this complicated enforcement landscape.

What You Will Learn

This live broadcast will cover the following:

• Evolution of DPAs in the UK
• The DPA process:
• Brief history
• Initial overview
• Detailed review of the process from the prosecutor considering whether to offer the opportunity to enter into DPA negotiations to the DPA being in force
• A close look at the investigation stage - the importance of co-operation
• The negotiation stage
• Considerations from recent DPA judgments
• Financial penalties - discounts and trends
• Continuing obligations on corporates
• The impact on individuals
• Multi-jurisdictional DPAs
• International co-operation
• A comparison of DPAs across jurisdictions
• Strategic considerations
• The future of DPAs

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.