Eugene Thuraisingam LLP Contributes to Singapore Chapter of Lexology Panoramic’s Anti-Bribery & Corruption Guide 2024
We are pleased to announce that Eugene Thuraisingam, Johannes Hadi and Ng Yuan Siang have co-authored the Singapore chapter of Lexology Panoramic’s Anti-Bribery & Corruption Guide 2024.
The publication is a market-leading guide providing an overview of both domestic and international anti-bribery and corruption laws. The guide is designed for use by corporations and legal professionals engaged in cross-border practice as it allows for convenient cross-jurisdictional comparison and offers insights they can leverage on to implement effective compliance programmes.
Our chapter breaks down the key legal frameworks, developments in case law and landmark decisions pertaining to the rapidly evolving legal landscape of anti-bribery and corruption in Singapore. The topics discussed include, amongst others, individual and corporate liability, defences, and the enforcement of bribery laws and regulations.
The full guide can be accessed via the link below.
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The International Arbitration Review: Singapore
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