Editor's note

Welcome to the latest edition of Inside Investigations, Mishcon de Reya's quarterly publication that provides insight into developments in the white collar and corporate crime and investigations space over the last quarter. In this edition we take a look at a number of notable developments including:

• The Law Commission's proposals for reforming corporate criminal liability and the potential impact that might have on companies in terms of compliance burden – Johanna Walsh (Partner) and Christopher Gribbin (Managing Associate)
• A recent red alert issued to help the private sector understand the common techniques used by designated persons to evade sanctions – Ben Brandon (Partner) and James Watson (Managing Associate)
• The implications of the Building Safety Act 2022 and the remit, responsibilities and wide-ranging criminal and enforcement powers of the new Building Safety Regulator – Kizzy Augustin (Partner) and Helen Scambler (Associate)
• Investigating sexual misconduct allegations in the workplace and the practical criminal law considerations which might arise – Nick Dent (Managing Associate)
• The FCA's continued tough stance on financial crime – James Watson (Managing Associate) and Timothy Folaranmi (Managing Associate)
• The work of the Joint Chiefs of Global Tax Enforcement to tackle international tax crime – Matthew Ewens (Partner) and Emily Wright (Associate)