On 8 July 2025, SAS Surys, a French company, entered into a Judicial Public Interest Agreement (CJIP) with the French National Financial Prosecutor’s Office (PNF) for acts of bribery of a foreign public official, misappropriation of public funds, and money laundering of these offences. The Agreement provides for a €18,363,007 public interest fine and €3,770,000 in compensation to the Ukrainian State for the damages suffered. This article provides an overview of the background to the Agreement and the impact of its implementation.
Released on Jan 12, 2026
Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted international legal service providers to shut down operations in Russia, marking a palpable shift in the sector. If law firms do not re-examine their ethical standards and the moral standing of their clients, regulators may do it for them.
Released on Apr 25, 2022
Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd (Dr Reddy’s), a large Indian pharmaceutical company, has American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) listed on the New York Stock Exchange and is an ‘issuer’ under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, 1977 (FCPA). In November 2020, Dr Reddy’s made a filing before the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) stating that it had begun an investigation into an anonymous complaint alleging breaches of anti-corruption laws, specifically the FCPA.
Released on Oct 29, 2021