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SUMMARY:General meeting
DESCRIPTION:Rachel Speight will be speaking about the difficulties companies from ‘traditional’ mining countries face when competing in less-than-transparent jurisdictions\, and actions such companies can take to defend themselves while retaining industrial competitiveness.  Rachel is a seasoned veteran of mining and infrastructure law\, with particular expertise in the African continent.  She has been with Mayer-Brown since 1999 and is repeatedly commended for her commercial-mindedness and technical understanding. \nThe talk will cover: \n\nan introduction to the UK anti-bribery offences and some discussion of the offences in the US and other jurisdictions\nwho is covered by this legislation\nconsequences of non-compliance\nthe unique risks faced by the mining industry in this area  – for example operating in high-risk jurisdictions; the level of interaction required with government officials; use of a supply chain; joint ventures; working with local partners; and the need for community projects\nstrategies which mining companies and mining professionals can use to deal with these risks – eg risk assessment\, due diligence\, top-level commitment\ntrends\, such as globalisation of enforcement; growing number of jurisdictions are adopting this legislation; high profile corporates that have come under the spot light; whistle-blowing/self-reporting\ncase study
URL:https://minsouth.org.uk/event/general-meeting-5/
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