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Jenner & Block Named Law Firm of the Year, Earned Additional Honors Across Categories by The American Lawyer 2025 Industry Awards
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Chicago Bar Association Names Jenner & Block Law Firm of the Year
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Associate André Nwadikwa shared his insights with Global Investigations Review on the significant expansions to UK corporate criminal liability introduced by the new Crime and Policing Act 2026. From 29 June 2026, companies will be responsible for any criminal offence committed by a “senior manager” acting within their actual or apparent authority—without any requirement that the company had benefitted and even with a robust compliance programme in place.
"Navigating the Evolving ESG Landscape: Key Insights for Global Companies”, Law.com
In a recent article for Law.com, Partners Lucy Blake and Caroline Cease, and Associate André Nwadikwa discuss the evolving ESG landscape and the key insights that global companies should evaluate when considering ESG in their business decisions.
Recognitions
20 Jenner London Lawyers Listed on 2026 Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales
20 lawyers from Jenner & Block’s London Office were featured in the 2026 Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales.
Lawyers from London Office Featured in Pro Bono Recognition List
Lawyers from Jenner & Block’s London Office were featured in the Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales.
Lawyers from London Office Featured in Pro Bono Recognition List
Lawyers from Jenner & Block’s London Office were featured in the Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales.
Publications
“Are Firms Prepared for the Failure to Prevent Fraud Offence?” Law.com International
In an article for Law.com International, London Partners Lucy Blake and Robert Dalling, and Associate André Nwadikwa, analyze the UK’s new ‘Failure to Prevent Fraud’ offence, introduced by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA), which took effect September 1 and represents a decisive shift in corporate criminal liability.
Partner Lucy Blake Discusses ESG Compliance in ESG Foundation
Companies operating in the EU and UK should not let ESG compliance slide, Partner Lucy Blake and Associates Karam Jardaneh and André Nwadikwa explain why in an article for ESG Foundation.
Serious Fraud Office Strategy 2024-2029, LexisNexis Corporate Crime
In their recent article for LexisNexis Corporate Crime, London Investigations, Compliance, and Defense Partner Lucy Blake and Associate André Nwadikwa analyse the UK Serious Fraud Office’s (SFO) newly introduced strategy for 2024-2029 – the first under its new director, Nick Ephgrave.
Client Alerts
From 29 June 2026, companies face criminal liability for any criminal acts committed by their senior managers, provided they acted within the scope of their actual or apparent authority at the company. An important new piece of legislation, the Crime and Policing Act 2026 (the Act), received Royal Assent on 29 April 2026, introducing the most significant expansion to corporate criminal liability in decades. The Act fundamentally changes when and how companies can be held criminally responsible –
The SFO’s Corporate Guidance: Another Chapter in the SFO’s Playbook
On 24 April 2025, the UK’s Serious Fraud Office ("SFO") launched its updated External Guidance on Corporate Co-operation and Enforcement in relation to Corporate Criminal Offending (“Corporate Guidance”), cementing a bold approach to enforcement. As noted in our previous client alert, SFO director Nick Ephgrave is focused on a renewed commitment to combatting bribery and fraud. The Corporate Guidance – designed to incentivise self-reporting by making it clear that companies reporting promptly an
In our client alert, “The Case for Compliance: Why UK and EU Businesses Should Continue to Invest in Their Compliance Programs”, we highlighted seven reasons why, despite the US’ pause on bribery enforcement under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), compliance should still be front-of-mind for businesses operating in the UK and Europe.
Events
Jenner & Block and Grant Thornton UK hosted a breakfast workshop titled “Breaking Down the New Failure to Prevent Fraud Offence,” in its London office.