Corporate Criminal Law covers offences committed by companies and those acting on their behalf, including fraud, bribery, money laundering and regulatory breaches, as well as serious failures in health and safety leading to criminal liability. A solicitor in this area investigates internal misconduct, advises on regulatory risk, drafts statements and governance responses, coordinates with regulators and prosecutors, and represents the client at interviews and in subsequent proceedings. The work is shaped by statutes such as the Bribery Act 2010, the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007, and the Proceeds of Crime Act, along with enforcement silks from the CPS, SFO and other UK bodies.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
The matters involve complex statutory regimes, multi-jurisdictional investigations, and potential corporate liability alongside individual prosecutions. The solicitor handles regulatory disclosure, interview responses, internal policy reviews, and negotiations around penalties or settlements, while ensuring appropriate governance, risk management and regulatory reporting are in place.
