Corporate criminal liability and the Barclays case: what are the lessons?

John Binns (+44 (0)20 7430 2277, jbinns@bcl.com) and Harry Travers (+44 (0)20 7430 2277, htravers@bcl.com) are partners at BCL Solicitors LLP, specialising in financial crime, money laundering and sanctions.

The head of the UK’s efforts to combat corporate fraud says a failed prosecution of Barclays shows why the law needs to change. John Binns and Harry Travers of BCL Solicitors, ask - Is she right?