February 20, 2025
Michael Goodwin KC and Theo Burges explain how deferred prosecution agreements can be used in tandem with the new failure to prevent fraud offence. In their latest article for New Law Journal they discuss:
• Aspects of the new failure to prevent fraud (FTP) offence
• The core principles of the FTP government guidance
• Why the deferred prosecution agreements brand is likely to be expanded by and used in tandem with new FTP offence
Michael Goodwin KC defends and prosecutes the most serious and complex high-profile business and financial crime cases with extensive experience related to Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 proceedings. He conducts confiscation, restraint, forfeiture and civil recovery proceedings. Read more: [Michael Goodwin KC Profile]
Theo Burges is a third-six pupil barrister who is instructed in matter concerning contested POCA matters and has a particular focus on Account Freezing Orders, representing respondents seeking to challenge such orders. Please see: [Theo Burges Profile]
Read full piece here: [New Law Journal]
