Different jurisdictional interests may arise between prosecuting authorities and regulators, both domestically and overseas, depending on the type of offence and the type of corporate and individual suspects. Many agencies, including the police, Serious Fraud Office (SFO), Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and others may be interested in the same set of facts.
Prosecutors should be mindful of the protocols set out in The Prosecutors Convention and establish communication with any other relevant agency at an early stage to ensure effective liaison and co-operation.
In respect of overseas investigations and prosecutions both Eurojust and the Judicial Assistance Network have to date played a crucial role in the coordination and facilitation of prosecutions. Following the UK’s withdrawal from the EU, a new co-operation model with Eurojust in being put in place. There is also the Guidance for Handling Criminal Cases with Concurrent Jurisdiction Between the United Kingdom and the United States of America.
The team at Kingsley Napley is experienced in acting for companies who are subject to criminal investigation and prosecution either by multiple domestic or else by domestic and overseas agencies. We have a network of lawyers in other jurisdictions and are used to working closely with them to agree strategy with a view to the best possible outcome for the company.
WHAT CLIENTS AND DIRECTORIES HAVE SAID
There is huge collective experience within the team.”
Legal 500 UK 2021
One of the premier white collar defence teams in London.”
Legal 500 UK 2020
One of the few original boutique white collar firms to truly develop an expertise in corporate contentious financial services work.”
Legal 500 UK 2020
They are a strong team with bags of experience and capabilities. They are major players in the business crime world and are well known for their capabilities.”
Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2020
Well-known name in the market, with deep expertise in all aspects of serious corporate crime including regulatory breaches and complex fraud. Adept at handling international corruption, fraudulent trading and false accounting matters. Well versed in bribery and money laundering investigations. Notable experience in advising on internal investigations and compliance, as well as in handling proceedings by government enforcement agencies.”
Chambers UK 2020 – A Client’s Guide to the UK Legal Profession
I would put them at the very top of the tree for their long history of defending very difficult cases.”
Chambers UK, 2019
Kingsley Napley continues to do the best-quality extradition work. The service clients get is outstanding.”
Chambers UK, 2018
Acts on highly complex matters, including those involving war crimes and Interpol red notices.”
Chambers UK, A Client’s Guide to the UK Legal Profession
Further information
If you have any questions relating to international crime and extradition, please contact a member of our international crime and extradition team.