On 24 April 2026, the Singapore High Court approved the Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) signed by Seatrium Limited in relation to corruption offences in Brazil, marking the first time a DPA has been entered into since its introduction into the Singaporean prosecutorial toolbox in January 2018. On 1 May 2026, for the first time in five years, the UK’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) announced that a DPA would mark the conclusion to its historic investigation into Ultra Electronics Holdings Ltd for an alleged failure to prevent bribery.
Taken together, these developments carry significant implications for corporate entities. They signal a growing appetite for negotiated solutions to corporate wrongdoing, and underscore the importance of proactive engagement with authorities, robust internal compliance frameworks, and strategic coordination across jurisdictions when misconduct spans legal systems.
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Jelita Pandjaitan, Partner, Linklaters
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