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Patrick Rappo

Patrick Rappo is a partner in DLA Piper’s Corporate Crime, Investigations & Financial Services group. Patrick is Co-Chair of the Global Investigations & Compliance Group. Email: patrick.rappo@dlapiper.com

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Expectations of privacy for individuals under investigation

The appeal in ZXC v Bloomberg is expected to be heard by the Supreme Court later this year. The outcome of this appeal could diminish the expectation of privacy currently afforded to individuals under investigation by law enforcement agencies. With the law on corporate criminal liability under review by the Law Commission, and a growing appetite for claims against senior executives in the financial services sector, this is a case to watch. This piece provides a refresher on the rights currently conferred on suspects.

1 MAY 2021