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IBA Annual Conference Paris 2023

29 Oct - 3 Nov 2023

Room 242 A, Level 2

Session information

Challenges for companies dealing with whistle-blowers alleging corruption

Monday 30 October (1430 - 1545)

Room 242 A, Level 2

Committee(s)

Anti-Corruption Committee (Lead)

Description

With the adoption of national laws protecting whistle-blowers, companies must be especially careful in managing relationships with whistle-blowers and investigating their allegations. This panel will address how companies should address whistle-blower claims while also ensuring compliance with whistle-blower laws and anticipating investigations from enforcement authorities.

Session / Workshop Chair(s)

Maximiliano D'Auro	Beccar Varela, Buenos Aires, Argentina; Vice Chair, Anti-Corruption Committee

Speakers

Vincent Cohen	Dechert, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Alexandra Dibbenhall	LexisNexis, Chatswood, New South Wales, Australia
Zara Merali	Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Kieran Pender	Australian National University College of Law, Canberra, Australia

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