Insight of Bribery Legislation in Asia
Date: 6 July 2010, Tuesday, Time: 12pm – 1.30pm (SIN time, GMT +8)

This webinar will provide some background and analysis to the new UK Bribery Bill and the four categories of offences created by the Bill. In contrast, we will also discuss the legislative difference between US Foreign Corrupt Practice Act (FCPA). Particular focus will be on how both legislations will affect businesses in Asia.

Attend this 90 minute session and learn more, via case studies, on:

• Jurisdictional Reach
• UK & US Treatment of 'Adequate Procedures' Arguments
• Liability of Senior and Government Officers
• UK Prosecutorial Discretion
• FCPA Accounting / Recordkeeping Requirements

About our Speakers

Peter Yuen, Partner, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
His practice focuses on China related business disputes, international arbitrations, regulatory and corporate compliance related investigations, competition litigation and IT/IP related disputes. Peter is qualified to practice English and Hong Kong law, and is a graduate of Oxford University and Cornell University. Peter has been recognised in the 2010 Global Arbitration Review Who’s Who and is a member of the Board of the Institute for Transnational Arbitration. Peter is also a contributing editor of the Hong Kong White Book and is a contributor to the Sweet and Maxwell book, the Civil Justice Reform Manual.

Peter Wang, Partner, Jones Day
Peter handles complex disputes and antitrust matters in China, the United States, and worldwide. He leads Jones Day's antitrust practice in China and is Partner-in-Charge of the Shanghai Office. Peter has extensive knowledge in China and U.S. antitrust matters. He has handled significant U.S. and Chinese government antitrust investigations of proposed mergers and acquisitions, including GM's acquisition of Delphi's global steering business, Alcatel's merger with Lucent, America Online's merger with Time Warner, and Procter & Gamble's acquisition of Clairol. He also has been involved in many nonmerger investigations and antitrust litigation.

Early Bird Special: US$149 (Register prior 29 June – US$199 thereafter)

Payment by Credit Card only.

*1.5 CPD points applicable for Australia

To Register Online Click Here