COURSE CATEGORY
Practice management
The corporate (internal) investigation
Western Australia Customers
Please note this course has not been updated in the last twelve months and does not satisfy the requirements for CPD in WA.
Reviewed on 21 February 2023
Corporate internal investigations are usually voluntarily and can of benefit to the company in a number of ways if conducted under the right circumstances such as:
- Revealing all relevant facts so management and/or the board can make an informed decision as to how best to proceed;
- Stopping any conduct in issue to prevent any further violation;
- Protecting management and/or the board against allegations of compliance and/or good governance;
- Promoting a culture of transparency and compliance throughout the organization
In this course, Martin Polaine, Barrister, Brooke Chambers, London and Director, Amicus Legal Consultants will address:
- The benefits of undertaking an investigation;
- Investigative actions;
- Guidance on the whistleblower policy;
- Risk assessment; and
- Due diligence
Completion of this course will earn you 1 CPD point
TARGET AUDIENCE
General practitioners, In-house counsel, corporate lawyers, financial services and security lawyers
CPD POINTS
1
TYPE
Video-based interactive module
Course Author: Martin Polaine
Martin Polaine is a lawyer of 30 years’ experience and a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (ACIArb). He has advised states, corporates and NGOs in Africa, Asia and Europe on public international law and international/transnational criminal law. His work has included treaty negotiation and drafting, international human rights law, the law of armed conflict, anti-corruption, counter-terrorism, countering maritime piracy, international co-operation in criminal matters, international sanctions, statehood/the recognition of states, immunities and international dispute resolution (including ICSID). He also has a strong and complementary background as a practising barrister and former senior prosecutor.
