Transparency International research shows that, globally, more than 1 in 4 people paid a bribe in a recent 12 month period, highlighting the scale of the problem facing companies.

Date & Time: Thursday 26th June 2014, 08:00-0930

Location: DLA Piper 3 Noble St, London, London, United Kingdom, EC2V 7EE

Countering small bribes is a complex challenge for companies. Transparency International research shows that, globally, more than 1 in 4 people paid a bribe in a recent 12 month period, highlighting the scale of the problem facing companies. Demands most often occur in overseas markets, where employees may be vulnerable through travelling alone or the company needs to release critical goods from customs.

Transparency International's new guidance for companies, Countering Small Bribes, provides practical advice on addressing the challenge of countering small bribes including facilitation payments. Drawing on interviews with industry professionals, It is also designed to be of assistance to regulators, law-makers, prosecuting agencies and professional advisers.

Agenda
08.00 - Registration and breakfast
08.30 - Introduction and overview of guidance
08.40 - Expert panel discussion
09.30 - Close

Chair
Robert Barrington, Transparency International UK

Panellists
Andrew Hayward, Subsea 7
Simon Airey, DLA Piper
Julian Glass, FTI Consulting
Tamara Northcott, Vodafone

Registration: events@transparency.org.uk