Chadbourne & Parke Launches UK Bribery Act Website

NEW YORK, May 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The international law firm Chadbourne & Parke LLP announced today the launch of its UK Bribery Act website, available at www.ukbriberyact2010.com.

The site was created as a one-stop shop for businesses looking for the latest news and information on the groundbreaking and far-reaching legislation. A team of Chadbourne attorneys, led by London partner Heidi A. Lawson, formed the site by pooling a wide range of resources to create a comprehensive guide for companies seeking up-to-date information on the Act, which comes into force on July 1.

The attorneys participating in the site all have significant experience advising clients from around the globe on corporate governance matters including the Bribery Act and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). In addition to Ms. Lawson, members of the Chadbourne team include partners Oliver J. Armas, M. Scott Peeler, Mark Pring, Phoebe A. Wilkinson and Mary T. Yelenick.

"The Bribery Act doesn't just apply to UK companies. The Bribery Act is momentous legislation because it has significant legal implications for any company that has any connection - even if only tenuous - to the UK," said Ms. Lawson. "As we get closer to the July 1 enforcement date, it becomes even more important for businesses to be aware of the latest information and analysis concerning the Act and how to ensure compliance. We designed this site to give these users easy, understandable access to anti-corruption laws and news 24 hours a day."

The Bribery Act makes it illegal to offer or accept a bribe, under any circumstances, whether to a private individual or public official. The Act's sweeping language and application to any company with a connection to the UK put a heavy burden on executives and boards of directors to ensure a company's compliance.

In addition to general information and links to the legislation, Chadbourne's Bribery Act site provides relevant client alerts and articles, expert white papers, links to official UK government sites relating to the Act and a useful comparison between the Bribery Act and the FCPA. The site also allows users to sign up for news updates and learn more about upcoming Bribery Act and FCPA related events.

About Chadbourne & Parke LLP

Chadbourne & Parke LLP, an international law firm headquartered in New York City, provides a full range of legal services, including mergers and acquisitions, securities, project finance, private funds, corporate finance, venture capital and emerging companies, energy/renewable energy, communications and technology, commercial and products liability litigation, arbitration/IDR, securities litigation and regulatory enforcement, special investigations and litigation, intellectual property, antitrust, domestic and international tax, insurance and reinsurance, environmental, real estate, bankruptcy and financial restructuring, executive compensation and employee benefits, employment law and ERISA, trusts and estates, and government contract matters. Major geographical areas of concentration include Russia, Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Turkey and Latin America. The Firm has offices in New York, Washington, DC, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Sao Paulo, London, Moscow, Warsaw, Kyiv, Almaty, Dubai and Beijing. For additional information, visit www.chadbourne.com.

SOURCE Chadbourne & Parke LLP

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