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Honesty, transparency and proper record-keeping at all levels should be prized above all else.

Regular training for employees, a whistleblowing hotline and proper insurance coverage are also crucial for mitigating the risk and cost of lengthy investigations.

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If your business does find itself caught up in an investigation, you will likely also need trusted advisers on hand to help you respond in a timely way.  

Prateek Swaika is a partner and solicitor advocate; and Sam Heitlinger is an associate and solicitor advocate at Boies Schiller Flexner (UK) LLP