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 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 2016, the monetary penalties imposed exceeded US$4.5 billion dollars.
To better serve clients or assist them to develop effective compliance frameworks and internal controls, it is imperative that both dispute resolution and transactional lawyers as well as in-house counsel be familiar with the ambit of the FCPA as well as the DOJ’s and SEC’s enforcement ethos.
To help busy legal practitioners digest and appreciate the key aspects of the FCPA, this seminar seeks to provide a snapshot of the salient aspects of the law in this area including the:-
- Anti-bribery provisions;
- Accounting provisions; and
- Significant FCPA enforcements actions and recently negotiated settlements.
This seminar is recommended for all lawyers, and legal counsel who wish to be apprised of the law regarding the FCPA and recent related developments.
About the 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 work. 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 the Financial and Technology Crime Division.
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. He is also a civil and criminal procedure tutor for the Preparatory Course Leading to Part B of the Singapore Bar Examinations.
Fees
a. Seminar fee
Seminar fee of S$175* (inclusive of GST) applies.
b. Group discount fee
Group discount fee of S$160* (inclusive of GST) applies if there are at least 10 participants from the same organisation.
c. SMU Alumni fee (for LLB / JD / LLM graduates)
Seminar fee of S$160* (inclusive of GST) applies for SMU LLB / JD / LLM Alumni.
d. Student rate
Seminar fee of S$38* (inclusive of GST) applies for full-time undergraduate student (matriculation card must be provided in order to enjoy this entitlement).
*Please note that there will be no refund should participant cancel the registration/did not attend the seminar. However transferring of registration/substitution can be arranged and notice of transfer/substitution should be sent to SMU via email: cle@smu.edu.sg, latest by 8 September 2017.
SMU School of Law reserves the right to cancel or postpone any events owing to unforeseen circumstances. Refund of seminar fees will be arranged.
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