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When compliance failures become criminal: What the Lafarge judgment means for business

Lafarge’s conviction shows how sanctions failures can become criminal risk. Here are the key lessons for compliance teams.

Sara Henna Dahan

Apple sanctions penalty shows how UK exposure can arise where firms least expect it

Apple’s £390,000 OFSI penalty reveals the sanctions risks hidden in payment flows, ownership screening and UK banking arrangements.

Sara Henna Dahan

Transparency in the British Overseas Territories: eight years on, where are the public registers?

Eight years on, beneficial ownership transparency in the Overseas Territories remains patchy | What does this mean for firms?

Sara Henna Dahan

Cuba sanctions: Why the next geopolitical crisis could create serious compliance risks for global firms

Rising US pressure on Cuba could create new sanctions risks for global companies, making early compliance preparation essential.

Nick Henderson-Mayo

Halkbank settlement shines spotlight on Iran sanctions risk

Halkbank reached a deferred prosecution agreement with the US. What does this mean for Iran sanctions risk, AML controls and hidden exposure?

Sara Henna Dahan

UK hits Russia with largest sanctions package yet on war anniversary

The UK’s largest-ever sanctions package targets Russian energy and military sectors. Here's what to know about upcoming stronger enforcement.

Sara Henna Dahan

February 26, 2026

OFSI is tightening sanctions enforcement: what’s changing and how to prepare

OFSI’s updated sanctions enforcement guidance is now live. Learn what’s changed on disclosure discounts and more, and how to prepare.

Sara Henna Dahan

February 19, 2026

Sanctions compliance failure: Lessons from OFSI’s £160,000 fine against Bank of Scotland

Uncover the details behind the Bank of Scotland sanctions OFSI and how compliance failures can lead to severe penalties.

The VinciWorks Team

February 16, 2026

New 2026 enforcement outlook signals tougher expectations for corporate compliance

Hogan Lovells’ enforcement Outlook for 2026 highlights five trends reshaping corporate compliance. What should you do now to reduce risk?

Sara Henna Dahan

February 11, 2026

China’s new crackdown on supply chain due diligence

China’s latest intervention into supply chain regulation marks a major new risk for multinationals with Chinese exposure in

Nick Henderson-Mayo

When compliance failures become criminal: What the Lafarge judgment means for business

A French court has found the cement group Lafarge guilty of financing terrorism and breaching sanctions after the

Sara Henna Dahan

IBM’s $17m settlement for unlawful DEI: How to avoid a False Claims Act violation

The US Department of Justice has reached a settlement with IBM after allegations of a False Claims Act

Nick Henderson-Mayo

Compliance, eLearning, neurodiversity

Neurodiversity in the workplace: 35% of managers lack confidence on reasonable adjustments as tribunal claims surge

The Employment Rights Act increases scrutiny on how employers support their workforce in practice, including neurodivergent staff, and

Asha Purohit

EU moves to rein in ChatGPT

The European Commission is currently assessing whether ChatGPT should be formally classified as a Very Large Online Search

Naomi Grossman

HE/FE risks £500,000 fines for free speech violations from April 2027

The education secretary Bridget Phillipson has announced the implementation of the Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Act 2023

Nick Henderson-Mayo

Neurodiversity at work: Your questions answered

Last week we hosted a webinar on neurodiversity in the workplace, focusing on the practical and legal challenges

Nick Henderson-Mayo

India’s DPDP Act is a UK compliance issue

India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, notified in November 2025, has moved into implementation, with different parts of

Sara Henna Dahan

This week in Parliament: The Crime and Policing Bill enters its final stages

The Crime and Policing Bill has entered its final and most technical phase in Parliament, with both Houses

Nick Henderson-Mayo

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