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28th Annual Transnational Crime Conference

13 May - 15 May 2026

Session information

Gift vs Bribe: the ultimate fight

Thursday 14 May (0930 - 1100)

Description

Where is the line between a legitimate business courtesy and an improper advantage? The panel brings together legal practitioners with experience in external legal counsel and in-house positions to unpack the grey zone of gifts, hospitality, and promotional expenses. Through real-world scenarios, we will explore how multinational companies navigate anti-corruption frameworks, cultural expectations, and internal policies. The discussion will address risk-assessment tools, red flags, documentation practices, and effective training strategies

Session / Workshop Chair(s)

Kateryna Gupalo	Arzinger, Kyiv, Ukraine; Co-Chair, Business Crime Committee
Riccardo Lucev	Studio Lucev, Milan, Italy; Vice Chair, Criminal Law Committee

Speakers

Ilias Anagnostopoulos	Αnagnostopoulos , Athens, Greece
Jason Linder	Willkie Farr and Gallagher LLP, Los Angeles, California, USA
Ben Ticehurst	HCR Law, London, England; Senior Vice Chair, Business Crime Committee
Dr Violeta Zeppa Priedīte	Sorainen, Riga, Latvia

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