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Starting 1 September 2025, large organisations that do business in the UK may be held liable if an employee, subsidiary, or third party commits fraud that benefits the business—even if the company wasn’t directly involved.
This new offence, introduced under the UK’s Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, builds on the UK Bribery Act’s “failure to prevent” model but applies to a broader range of conduct.
In this practical session, we’ll highlight the steps companies should already have taken to prepare, and share a simple checklist to help you assess whether your current procedures are on the right track.
In this webinar, we’ll cover:
- A quick overview of the new Failure to Prevent Fraud offence—who it applies to and how it works
- How it differs from previous laws like the UK Bribery Act
- What’s meant by “reasonable prevention procedures” and what the guidance says
- Common areas companies might overlook
- A step-by-step checklist of actions you should already have in place—or be moving quickly to complete
- Questions to help guide discussions with legal, compliance, and risk teams
Whether you’re reviewing what’s been done or making final updates, this session is designed to support a practical, informed approach to compliance.
Speaker:
- Neeta Chityal, Partner, Global Investigations,
Addleshaw Goddard LLP
