Corporate & Director Liability for Corruption
Corporate & Director Liability for Corruption
Corporate Liability under Section 17A of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009
Corporate Liability Lawyer Malaysia
We advise corporations, directors, and senior management on exposure to criminal liability arising from corruption-related conduct, including corporate liability under section 17A of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009.
Scope of Work
We assist clients in relation to: –
- Corporate liability arising under section 17A(1) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009;
- Investigations and prosecutions arising from alleged corrupt practices by persons associated with commercial organisations;
- Advisory and strategic support in connection with enforcement action against commercial organisations;
- The design and implementation of proper and adequate procedures for the purposes of section 17A(4) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009;
- Criminal proceedings and appeals involving corporate liability issues.
How We Add Value
Drawing on direct experience as part of the first prosecution team in the first company charged under Malaysia’s corporate liability provision, we provide practical insights into enforcement risk under section 17A(1) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009, as well as the statutory defence available under section 17A(4) of the Act.