James Tillen will speak at ABC Minds International on November 5, 2024, in London.  Tillen will present "DOJ's safe harbor policy: implications for M&A due diligence, risk tolerance, and post-transaction integration." The presentation will cover:

• DOJ’s M&A safe harbor policy, and addressing FCPA violations post-acquisition:
  • Key steps for disclosing and remediating discovered violations within required timeframes
  • Examining the implications for remediation and restitution, including potential criminal exposure at the target company
  • Defining what is considered 'reasonable' in terms of disclosure and remediation
  • Handling misconduct identified during bona fide, arms-length M&A transactions.
• Voluntary self-disclosure under U.K. legislation:
  • Emphasis on self-disclosure requirements under the U.K. Bribery Act and the U.K. Proceeds of Crime Act
• Due diligence and compliance integration in M&A:
  • Best practices for conducting thorough due diligence in M&A transactions
  • Strategies for integrating compliance functions post-transaction to ensure ongoing adherence to regulatory requirements