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UK corporate crime landscape raises global governance stakes, Law360

Aug 18, 2026

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Partners Simon Airey, Fabio Cozzi, Vincenzo Giannantonio and Nicolette Kost De Sèvres authored an article for Law360 examining how recent changes to the UK’s corporate criminal liability framework are raising governance and compliance expectations for multinational businesses.

The article explores the implications of the Crime and Policing Act 2026, which expands corporate criminal liability for offences committed by senior managers, alongside broader regulatory developments across Europe.

The authors highlight the growing overlap between litigation, compliance and cross-border investigations, and explain why integrated governance, effective risk management and investigation readiness are increasingly important for businesses operating internationally.

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Simon Airey

Partner

London – 22 Bishopsgate

Fabio Cozzi

Partner

Milan

Nicolette Kost De Sèvres

Partner

Washington, DC, Paris

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