The SFO’s tale of woe

Neil Williams (+44 (0)203 781 8400, https://www.reeds.co.uk/staff/neil-williams/)  is deputy head of complex crime at Reeds Solicitors (www.reeds.co.uk), where he specialises in global bribery, cross-border and corruption cases.

An independent review is poised to shape the future of the United Kingdom’s specialist agency for prosecuting the most egregious or complex fraud, bribery and corruption cases. The Serious Fraud Office has a chequered history, blighted by insufficient funding and a legislative framework that presents a formidable challenge when attempting to assign corporate criminal liability. Neil Williams of Reeds Solicitors reflects on its recent performance.