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It is estimated that there are over five million incidents of fraud and two million cyber-related crimes committed annually in the UK costing approximately £193 billion with organisations losing £183 billion per year.Aimed at business directors, business owners, in-house lawyers and managers, forensic accountants and non-UK lawyers, Commercial and Cyber Fraud: A Legal Guide to Justice for Businesses sets out the legal process, from discovery of the crime and consideration of options, through engaging lawyers, early interventions to secure assets in the hands of fraudsters and culminating in sections on legal rights and processes, including court trials.This new title:- Arms victims of business fraud with valuable information that will enable them to make confident and wise choices in their pursuit of justice right from the first discovery of commercial fraud or cyber fraud- Sets out both the civil and criminal court options for victims- Includes detailed guidance on how to choose, use and pay for lawyers- Explains strategic imperatives, the relative merits of the different justice options and the hurdles that might have to be overcome- Includes case studies and quotes from real victims of commercial and cyber fraud and insightful quotes from specialist fraud litigation lawyers- Contains an introduction to international fraud cases and cross-border lawsThis title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Company and Commercial Law and Cyber Law online services.

Commercial Contracts for UK Companies: Formation to Exit helps business owners and directors to recognise key legal and compliance issues at an early stage, enriching the level of discourse between the business and its advisers. It provides an authoritative introductory text that charts the pivotal stages of the business lifecycle by reference to contracts frequently encountered in the course of trading.Providing coverage of topics including the choice of business vehicle, marketing the business, manufacturing the product, loan finance, selling the product and e-commerce, Commercial Contracts for UK Companies: Formation to Exit:- Analyses the purpose and operation of commercial contracts that are part and parcel of everyday business, including:o a general description of the function of contractso guidance on negotiation, drafting, and practical transactional issueso narrative on applicable law, including key areas of legislation and regulation- Includes precedents with clause-by-clause commentary, including a joint venture agreement, a manufacturing agreement, e-commerce website terms and conditions, and a social media influencer agreement – all precedents are available as electronic downloads- Highlights common contractual pitfalls and areas of risk when incorporating and thereafter running a business with guidance on how to avoid themThis new title will appeal to commercial and finance directors and owners of small and medium-sized businesses, including entrepreneurs embarking on first-time ventures and their legal advisers. It will also assist accountants and other professionals involved in the operation of businesses in England and Wales.This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Company and Commercial Law online service.

Nearly four million companies incorporated in the UK allow their constitution or company rule book to be dictated by the standard Articles of Association. Designed to aid professional advisers, directors and shareholders make better decisions about any company's constitution, this book provides:- The background to the articles of association, the Company Law act 2006, business structures and their needs.- A review of the case law and the implications for amending the articles of association- A detailed analysis of the default Articles of association proscribed in The Companies (Model Articles) Regulations 2008 Table A.- A guide to drafting articles of association, real life examples and discussions on why companies should adapt Table A to suit specific company requirements.- All precedents are available as electronic downloadsSolicitors and accountants will have the tools to confidently advise clients on how the articles of association impacts on the company and with clever drafting how the constitution of the company can be amended to provide clear provisions to suit its strategic position. For those who may wish to consider changing the constitution of their own company, the book is full of practical examples, together with do’s and don’ts, and illustrations and full procedures for trustees, family investment and property companies providing guidelines for minority shareholders, investors and directors.This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Company and Commercial Law online service.

Charts the company life-cycle from pre-incorporation, through incorporation and culminates with the winding up process, addressing, in detail, the essential requirements in establishing a company, including the steps, procedures and documents that are required during the existence of the corporation.The handbook highlights significant cases and principal judgments that impact on UK company law. Checklists guide you through legislative provisions and their application to the day-to-day running of a business throughout its life-cycle, and key definitions at the end of each chapter make it accessible by simplifying the legal concepts involved.This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Company and Commercial Law online service.

The UK Anti-Bribery Handbook, Second Edition (formerly Bribery: A Compliance Handbook) is a guide to the Bribery Act 2010 and related cases, and acts as a reference point for those concerned with the risks arising from corrupt activities. Covering each of the principle offences, it enables the reader to implement adequate procedures to prevent bribes being paid. It contains practical guidance for those who are either conducting or facing investigations, and for those who may become the subject of a prosecution.The Second Edition includes:A revised internal investigations chapter co-authored by Sam Tate and Stephen Storey, Group Head of Ethics & Integrity at Compass PlcA new chapter by the former global head of anti-corruption at HSBC, Susan Scott, on corruption risk in regulated entitiesAn updated chapter on Adequate Procedures setting out the latest compliance trends and expectationsThe UK Anti-Bribery Handbook provides checklists, case studies and relevant forms. It helps the reader to understand the key requirements of an internal investigation, to make practical updates to a corporate compliance program, and to review policies and procedures including those relating to gifts and entertainment.This is essential reading for in-house lawyers, compliance professionals and Board members who, post-Bribery Act, are ever more likely to be engaged with difficult practical issues and choices.Sir Keir Starmer, in the Foreword to the 1st edition, highlighted that:‘One of the great strengths of this book is the way the authors blend good practical legal advice, genuine insight about the attitude and approach to the authorities in the UK, and off-the-shelf polices to help corporate bodies navigate their way through theses often difficult waters…The game has changed and those who ignore the practical advice offered in this book do so at their own peril’.This title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Company and Commercial Law online service.