Cross-border white-collar crime and investigations review 2026 - A&O Shearman

The A&O Shearman Cross-border white-collar crime and investigations review analyzes the latest developments across the globe and highlights the most significant current and emerging issues that white-collar crime and investigations in-house counsel should prioritize in 2026.

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Introduction

Key challenges for 2026 in a nutshell

The A&O Shearman white-collar defense and investigations practice has compiled a list of key challenges for in-house investigations teams and white-collar crime lawyers in 2026.

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White-collar defense and global investigations

Meeting the growing demand for data-driven proof of compliance effectiveness

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More countries are introducing or amending financial crime laws and new types of businesses are being brought into the scope of existing laws. There are increased expectations on corporate behavior from a wider range of stakeholders, and increasing scrutiny of how businesses respond to allegations of misconduct. AI, Cybersecurity and ESG issues are prominent themes, with the added backdrop of geopolitics and national security.

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Ensure compliance programs keep up with new corporate criminal offenses

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Navigating evolving guardrails for internal investigations

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Managing cyber risk under escalating threat and enforcement pressure

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Whistleblowing: ensure programs are fit for 2026

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Evolving ESG-related enforcement risk in 2026

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Here you will find a set of articles focusing on the key trends and how they will impact individual jurisdictions around the world.

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