SYNOPSIS
The enforcement of violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) continues to be a significant priority for regulators in the United States. Crucially, the extraterritoriality of the FCPA has serious implications for both individuals and corporations (including non-US persons and subsidiaries) operating in Singapore. The sanctions imposed by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) or the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) typically run in the tens of millions of dollars. Notably, between 2010 and 2021 (1Q), the monetary penalties imposed exceeded US$12 billion dollars.
To better serve clients or assist them to develop effective compliance frameworks and internal controls, it is imperative that legal professionals of various stripes – dispute resolution lawyers, transactional lawyers, and in-house counsel – be familiar with the ambit of the FCPA as well as the DOJ’s and SEC’s enforcement ethos and expectations.
To help busy legal practitioners digest and appreciate the key aspects of the FCPA, this executive masterclass will provide a practical and in-depth study of various salient aspects of the law in this area. Drawing upon real-life case studies and interactive discussions, the masterclass will cover the following points:
- Anti-bribery provisions of the FCPA;
- Accounting provisions of the FCPA;
- Significant FCPA enforcement actions and recently negotiated settlements; and
- How to implement a practical and robust ABC framework
SPEAKER
V Jesudevan was admitted as an advocate and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore in 2005. He started practice as a commercial disputes resolution lawyer at one of the leading law firms in Singapore where he handled a wide range of both arbitration and commercial litigation matters. On 1 August 2011, Jesu joined the Singapore Legal Service and was appointed as a District Judge. In November 2014, he joined the Attorney-General’s Chambers and presently is a Deputy Public Prosecutor / Deputy Senior State Counsel in its Criminal Division. Jesu is also an adjunct lecturer at SMU where he teaches ‘Compliance and Risk Management’.
Jesu graduated with a Bachelor of Law (Honours) from the University of Leeds in 2003. In 2016, he was awarded the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship and obtained his Masters in Law from New York University as a visiting Fulbright scholar where he focused on white collar crimes, compliance and corporate governance.
FEES
a. Early Bird Price (registration by 5 August 2022)
Registration fee of S$240.75* (inclusive of GST) applies.
b. Regular Price (registration after 5 August 2022)
Registration fee of S$267.50* (inclusive of GST) applies.
*Please note that there will be no refund of any fees should the participant cancel the registration/ fail to attend the event. However, registration is transferable. Notice of any change in participant should be sent to the Academy via email: smulawacademy [at] smu.edu.sg, by 12 August 2022.
SMU Law Academy reserves the right to cancel or postpone any event. In such case, we will arrange for the refund of fees paid.
