NLJ this week: Turning corporate liability into opportunity

07 November 2025

Issue: 8138 / Categories: Legal News , Legal services , Risk management , Governance , Fraud , Bribery , Liability , Company

Writing in NLJ this week, Jonathan Fisher KC of Red Lion Chambers argues that the ‘failure to prevent’ model of corporate criminal responsibility—covering bribery, tax evasion, and fraud—should be embraced, not resisted

While critics see overreach and cost, Fisher insists prevention procedures strengthen governance, safeguard reputations, and foster ethical cultures.

He contends that compliance should be viewed as a strategic investment: robust anti-fraud and anti-bribery measures reassure investors and customers, attract partners, and boost growth.

The message, Fisher concludes, is clear—good governance is not a burden but a competitive advantage.

Issue: 8138 / Categories: Legal News , Legal services , Risk management , Governance , Fraud , Bribery , Liability , Company

Failure to prevent: Who’s liable?

NLJ this week: Turning corporate liability into opportunity

While critics see overreach and cost, Fisher insists prevention procedures strengthen governance, safeguard reputations, and foster ethical cultures.

He contends that compliance should be viewed as a strategic investment: robust anti-fraud and anti-bribery measures reassure investors and customers, attract partners, and boost growth.

The message, Fisher concludes, is clear—good governance is not a burden but a competitive advantage.

Issue: 8138 / Categories: , Legal News , Legal services , Risk management , Governance , Fraud , Bribery , Liability , Company

Failure to prevent: Who’s liable?

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