This article examines, from an English law perspective, some of the issues that frequently arise when a company discovers it has a bribery and corruption problem, contrasting where appropriate the UK experience with that of the US. It provides an overview of self-reporting and negotiating with the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), and considers the potential pitfalls and legal issues that anyone involved in a case of this nature should be aware of.

This article is part of the multi-jurisdictional guide to corporate crime, fraud and investigations law. For a full list of jurisdictional Q&As visit www.practicallaw.com/corporatecrime-mjg.