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Fighting corruption in Brazil - recent developments and challenges ahead
Law No. 12,846, also known as the Anti-Corruption Law, was enacted five years ago, on August 1[1]. Not only an important improvement in the legal framework to combat corruption, it has led to the strengthening of a culture of integrity and corporate governance in both private and state-owned companies.
In what situations may integrity programs be mandatory
The Brazilian Clean Company Act or the Anti-Corruption Law (No. 12,846/2013) became noteworthy due to the creation of a normative framework that allows for punishment of companies for acts of corruption carried out on their behalf or benefit. Following market trends and global best practices, the same law also established an incentive to create and implement integrity (or compliance) programs within companies.
The current scenario of leniency agreements in cases of corruption
The Ministry of Transparency, Supervision and Control (CGU) and the Federal Attorney General's Office (AGU) announced on July 11 a leniency agreement with UTC Engenharia, the second one signed under the of the Anti-Corruption Law (12,846/2013) and the only one in force in Brazil, signed by an internal control agency.
Competition compliance programs: advances and challenges
Competition compliance programs are part of the risk management systems of companies that are concerned with possible financial losses resulting from any noncompliance with the Competition Law (Law No. 12529/ 2011), such as fines imposed by the istrative Council for Economic Defense (Cade), devaluation of shares, termination of contracts, and possible civil, istrative, and criminal liability of the company’s directors and officers.
The role of compliance in protecting the company and its directors and officers
Inovadora em vários aspectos, a Lei da Empresa Limpa ou Lei Anticorrupção (12.846/2013) incorporou ao ordenamento jurídico brasileiro disposições já presentes em outros países, como os EUA e o Reino Unido.
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