Jonathan Fisher KC examines the evolving landscape of corporate criminal liability

In his latest column for New Law Journal, Jonathan Fisher KC explores the shift from reactive to proactive enforcement, where companies can now be held criminally liable not for what they do—but for what they fail to prevent.

Indeed, the ‘failure to prevent’ model marks a significant departure from traditional criminal law, placing the burden on companies to establish robust governance and compliance systems to deter financial crime.

Rather than resisting this change, Jonathan Fisher KC argues that businesses should embrace it as a strategic opportunity to strengthen reputation, reduce risk and foster ethical culture.

Read the full article here. 

Jonathan is ranked as a leading King’s Counsel in Financial Crime, Proceeds of Crime, Fraud (Civil and Criminal) and Tax (Corporate and VAT) cases. Additionally, he holds a PhD from LSE where he is a Senior Fellow and Visiting Professor in Practice.