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In Re:Global trade realignment: what it means for complianceAs diplomatic tensions between the US and India make headlines, the extensive economic ties between the two nations face a new test. With India standing as one of the world's largest consumer markets, these tensions raise critical questions about its future direction and the risks for its businesses.
Join host Sushmit Bhattacharya as he speaks with experts Ryan Rohlfsen, Kunal Gupta, and Brian Mich to unpack these issues. They explore whether Indian companies should prepare for heightened regulatory scrutiny from US regulators amid the ongoing friction.
2025-11-1722 min
In Re:Decoding Investigations: Compliance considerationsAs multinational development banks (MDBs) intensify their enforcement efforts, companies under scrutiny face a range of potential consequences from public sanctions and limits on future business to lasting reputational harm. Navigating this complex and high-impact process requires expert guidance.
Join host Jon Preston as he speaks with experts Sârra-Tilila Bounfour and Joyce Nkini-Iwisi to unpack what happens when MDBs sanction companies under review.
2025-11-0339 min
In Re:AI adoption in compliance: is your strategy clear?Artificial Intelligence (AI) and technology-enabled tools have transformed how compliance leaders navigate regulatory obligations, far beyond the capacity of legacy systems. When used well, AI capabilities enable early risk detection, inspiring confident decision-making. But without a clear strategy, AI use invites incredible risks into the room.
Join Control Risks' Principal, John Kim in conversation with Matt Reeder, Head of Legal at Bluesky Social, on effectively implementing and improving AI-driven compliance programmes, with a focus on three essential pillars: people, priorities and processes.
2025-09-2546 min
In Re:Decoding Investigations: Unpacking MDB investigationsMultilateral development banks (MDBs) play a crucial role in global development, but when misconduct arises in MDB-financed projects, the consequences can be serious. From fraud and corruption to workplace misconduct, these institutions conduct rigorous investigations that can lead to public sanctions and long-term reputational damage. For companies operating in high-risk environments, understanding the MDB investigative process is essential.
Join host Jon Preston in conversation with experts Sârra-Tilila Bounfour and Joyce Nkini-Iwisi as they unpack the lifecycle of MDB external investigations. They explore how cases are triggered, what companies can expect during field missions, and the importance o...
2025-08-2940 min
In Re:Enemies of M&A: fraud riskMergers and acquisitions (M&A) are high-stakes ventures, and in today’s volatile geopolitical and regulatory environment, the risks of fraud, corruption and financial crime are more pressing than ever. As dealmakers navigate complex cross-border transactions, the need for robust compliance frameworks and proactive due diligence has never been greater.
Join host Martin Tornberg in conversation with experts Hannah Harrison and Oleg Kozlov as they examine the evolving landscape of M&A fraud risk. They discuss the implications of the UK’s new failure to prevent fraud offence, the challenges of post-deal integration, and how companies can prot...
2025-07-3129 min
In Re:Using AI in investigations and eDiscovery: TAR to generative intelligenceArtificial intelligence (AI) has transformed eDiscovery, from early structured analytics and keyword filtering to the sophisticated use of large language models. As legal teams face growing data volumes and tighter deadlines, AI offers powerful tools for early case assessment, multilingual document review and even bespoke investigative workflows. Professionals in eDiscovery, whose work is routinely submitted to regulators and courts, must be careful when using AI in their practice.
Join host Sushmit Bhattacharya in conversation with experts Maggie Burtoft and Stuart Hall as they explore the evolution of AI in eDiscovery. They discuss the shift from traditional technology-assisted...
2025-07-0819 min
In Re:Decoding Investigations: Data privacyThe evolving regulatory landscape, from GDPR in Europe to fragmented data protection laws across Africa, presents obstacles and opportunities for cross-border investigations. Organisations must navigate jurisdictional nuances, ensure lawful data transfers and address ethical concerns around personal data handling – all while leveraging new technologies, like AI.
Join host Joyce Nkini-Iwisi as she speaks with experts Amanda Shivamba and Adam Garside about the intersection of data privacy and investigations. They explore the impact of evolving regulations, the role of AI in compliance, and practical strategies for managing global data flows.
2025-03-2452 min
In Re:Navigating the regulatory minefield of doing business in IndiaIndia’s complex regulatory landscape presents significant challenges for businesses navigating anti-bribery enforcement, compliance frameworks, and evolving data privacy concerns. With shifts in global regulatory priorities — such as changes in US FCPA enforcement and the growing influence of the UK Bribery Act — companies must stay proactive in risk management. As technology, including AI and machine learning, reshapes investigations, organisations need robust compliance programmes to mitigate fraud, money laundering, and corruption risks in an evolving enforcement environment.
Join host Brian Mich as he speaks with forensic expert Sushmit Bhattacharya about the intricacies of compliance and investigations in India. They di...
2025-03-0324 min
In Re:Life Sciences Series: Regulatory risks in ChinaMartina Rozumberkova for a discussion with Principal Regina Zhou about the evolving regulatory environment and the challenges of operating in China. They explore key lessons from high-profile investigations, the strategic importance of robust compliance frameworks, and recent regulatory reforms, like data transfer regulations and foreign investment in medical innovations — as well as new opportunities, despite the complexities of the landscape.
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2025-01-1412 min
In Re:Decoding corporate investigations: fintech in AfricaAfrica is experiencing a wave of fintech innovation. What are the current risks and opportunities?
Join Rolake Oladapo, Senior Consultant in our Investigations and Forensic Accounting practice, for a conversation with Joseph Eimunjeze, Partner at Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie, and Lindelwa Mngomezulu, General Manager at COSEC, as they explore the impact of fintech on financial inclusion and economic development across the continent.
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2024-12-1357 min
In Re:Decoding corporate investigations: Women in InvestigationsMental health is key part of overall well-being. This is true in both our personal and professional lives. For women, unique social, biological and cultural factors influence mental health in distinct ways, particularly in the workplace.
Join Kanupriya Jain, a director in our Compliance, Investigations and Forensics practice, for a conversation with Janine Mallis, a Senior Associate in the Disputes team at Herbert Smith Freehills in Dubai, and Alexandra Lester, a Commercial Dispute Resolution Partner with Clyde & Co in Dubai. They dive into a few specific issues around women’s mental wellbeing, the challenges women typically face, the...
2024-10-1426 min
In Re:CFIUS and the 2024 US electionHow might the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) change depending on the outcome of the 2024 US presidential election?
Join Jerry Fowler, a director who leads our CFIUS and National Security practice in Washington, DC, for a conversation with James Brower, a partner in Morrison Foerster’s Litigation Department. They discuss how CFIUS operated during former President Donald Trump’s first term, how it has functioned under the Biden-Harris administration, and how businesses and investors can prepare for what CFIUS might look like post-election.
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2024-10-0331 min
In Re:Life Science Series: Risks for multinational pharmaceuticals in IndiaIndia is an important market for many multinational pharmaceutical, biotech or medical device companies. But it is also a challenging one.
Join Martina Rozumberkova for a conversation with Sushmit Bhattacharya about challenges facing multinational pharmaceutical companies operating in India, from important regulatory changes, including the Uniform Code for Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (UCPMP) 2024, to emerging fraud schemes, including fraud in the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) and retailer incentive schemes.
2024-09-0613 min
In Re:Dispute Diaries: What’s triggering the internationalisation of Indian disputes?India is now a key market for foreign investors, but Indian conglomerates are increasingly looking at the world. What happens when disputes arise?
Join Control Risks experts, Aakash Brahmachari and Michael Harrington for part two of our conversation on emerging disputes in India. They are joined by Niyati Gandhi, Dispute Resolution at Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, and Co Srishti Jain, Managing Associate at Keidan Harrison LLP, for a conversation about disputes coming in and out of India as the geopolitical situation becomes more complex.
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2024-06-1059 min
In Re:Is India a new hub for international disputes?India is increasingly becoming a pivotal market in the corporate world, with disputes involving the country gaining greater international significance.
Join Control Risks experts Aakash Brahmachari and Michael Harrington for a discussion with Prateek Bagaria, Partner at Singularity Legal. They’ll explore the complexities of disputes involving India amidst an evolving geopolitical landscape and look at what this means for legal teams.
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2024-04-251h 01
In Re:Dispute Diaries: Is there a route around Red Sea disputes?On 6 March 2024, Houthi rebels in the Red Sea attacked a ship called True Confidence, killing three crew members. Up until this attack, the Houthis had managed to damage vessels, but this was the first time one of their attacks resulted in death. With the situation likely to continue and even escalate, the maritime community remains vulnerable.
Join Control Risks experts, Aakash Brahmachari, Cormac McGarry, and Dina Arakji for a conversation with Akshay Misra, Managing Associate at Penningtons, about disputes arising from the Red Sea crisis and what companies can do to better prepare themselves as events unfold...
2024-03-2645 min
In Re:The Good Idea: Critical minerals, critical impactsAccording to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the market size of key energy transition minerals has doubled over the past five years. The IEA predicts another doubling of demand for those same minerals by 2030. What are the environmental, social, and governance impacts of a ramped up critical minerals sector?
Join Maria Knapp, Yadaira Orsini, and Rob Bailes as they dissect how companies can best approach a sector that is evolving at a rapid pace, but which comes with significant risks, including pollution, poor working conditions, and increased regulation.
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2024-03-2633 min
In Re:Dispute Diaries - Litigation Funding: Unpacking PACCAR IncThe UK Supreme Courts’ recent decision to rule that many litigation funding arrangements are damages-based agreements and must therefore comply with relevant regulatory regimes has received a lot of attention, posing questions on what it means for the litigation funding sector.
Join our host, Aakash Brahmachari for a discussion with Control Risks’ Partner, Ramon Ghosh, J-P Pitt, Partner at Hereford Litigation and Fraser Mitchell, Partner at Armstrong Teasdale as they unpack what the UK Supreme Court’s recent decision on funding arrangements means for the litigation funding sector, its implications on ongoing matters, and how it impacts the futu...
2023-11-0945 min
In Re:Negotiation Series - Episode 5: Understanding your counterpartyUnderstanding the culture norms of a counterparty is not only advantageous on the road to settling a dispute but is also important to avoid any potential mishaps on the negotiating table.
Join our host, Christine Soon for conversation with Managing Partner for Developing Global Leaders Asia, Zsuzsanna Tungli in our latest installment of In Re’s Negotiation series as they discuss cross-cultural differences in communication styles, the cultural factors that have the most impact on a negotiation as well as how to resolve cultural differences when trying to reach a settlement.
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2023-10-1810 min
In Re:Negotiation Series - Episode 4: Can cultural differences cause a delay in a settlement?In some cultures, silence may be viewed as a sign of respect or thoughtfulness whilst in others, it may be seen as a lack of engagement, disagreement, or discomfort.
Misinterpreting different cultural norms can lead to misunderstandings and assumptions on the negotiation table.
Join our host, Christine Soon for conversation with Managing Partner for Developing Global Leaders Asia, Zsuzsanna Tungli in our latest instalment of the Negotiation Series as they discuss differences in communication styles between parties and how to resolve cultural differences when trying to reach a settlement.
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2023-10-1815 min
In Re:Dispute Diaries - Disclosures in Cross-Border DisputesCross border disputes often lead to offshore jurisdictions where limited information is available to investigators.
Join our host, Aakash Brahmachari for a discussion with Joel Seager, Partner at Fladgate LLP and Jagdish Menezes, Counsel at Quinn Emanuel on how investigators can work alongside lawyers to identify opportunities and obtain information via disclosure applications – a powerful tool in an any investigator’s arsenal.
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2023-08-101h 02
In Re:The Good Idea: Is compliance’s role in supply chains a good idea?Addressing compliance and sustainability issues along your supply chain isn’t only about keeping regulators happy. It’s also just good business.
Join Maria Knapp and Yadaira Orsini as they chat with Microsoft’s Senior Manager for Responsible Sourcing, J.J. Messner de Latour, about whether Compliance’s prominent role in managing ESG in supply chains is truly a good idea.
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2023-07-1030 min
In Re:Negotiation Series - Episode 1: What is a good, negotiated outcome?From bargaining a discount off a purchase you’re looking to make, to reaching an agreement on your rent with a landlord, negotiating can be part of our everyday lives. Quite often - particularly in a commercial dispute - we don’t consider effective negotiation strategies, which can make for a confusing journey to a desired outcome.
Join our host, Christine Soon for a conversation with Professor of Law at the Singapore Management University, Nadja Alexander as they discuss what makes a successful negotiated agreement between parties.
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2023-06-1417 min
In Re:Negotiation Series - Episode 2: How do you prepare for a good, negotiated outcome?From choosing which relevant parties to involve around the negotiating table, to identifying the long-term reputational risks or opportunities associated with the issues, preparation is key to a successful agreement.
Join our host, Christine Soon for a conversation with Professor of Law at the Singapore Management University, Nadja Alexander in the second episode of In Re's Negotiation Series. Together, they consider the course of action organisations can make to prepare for a desired outcome in a commercial dispute.
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2023-06-1413 min
In Re:Negotiation Series - Episode 3: How do you get your parties to the negotiating table?Reaching an agreement or an amicable dispute resolution outside of court is often voluntary and based on good faith, which in some cultures can be seen as a sign of weakness whereas in others, incentivised.
Join our host, Christine Soon for a final conversation with Professor of Law at the Singapore Management University, Nadja Alexander in In Re’s Negotiation series as they discuss how to bring the parties to the negotiation table.
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2023-06-1411 min
In Re:The Good Idea: Is ESG a good idea?What does ‘ESG’ mean for the responsible investor? What aspects of ESG as a risk management approach should we carry forward, and which we might want to leave behind in favour of another approach?
Join Maria Knapp for a conversation with Phil Davis, Director of ESG at Helios Investments LLP as they explore the effectiveness and suitability of the ESG framework while addressing pressing questions surrounding the private equity (PE) industry. How much pressure does PE face from the mounting mandatory reporting and disclosure requirements?
They also dive into the impact of ESG as a compli...
2023-06-0134 min