The Working Group Investigations and Working Group Anti-bribery and Anti-corruption are pleased to invite you to their next event.

Impact of DOJ’s new Corporate Enforcement and Voluntary Disclosure Policy on Swiss Companies

Date: June 25  Start: 6.00pm

Location: Baker & Mc Kenzie Zurich offices,  Holbeinstrasse 30, 8034 Zurich

Time: There will be a 45- minute presentation, followed by Q&A and a reception offered by Baker & Mc Kenzie

This presentation examines the U.S. Department of Justice’s newly issued Corporate Enforcement and Voluntary Disclosure Policy, which significantly reshapes the incentives and consequences surrounding corporate self‑reporting of potential criminal misconduct. The policy introduces clearer standards for when companies may receive a declination, a non‑prosecution agreement, or reduced penalties based on timely voluntary disclosure, full cooperation, and effective remediation. With U.S. enforcement authorities increasingly focused on conduct that impacts U.S. markets, investors, or national interests, the policy has important implications for Swiss‑domiciled companies with U.S. touchpoints. The session will explore how the DOJ’s revised approach affects cross‑border investigations, interactions with Swiss legal and regulatory constraints, and the strategic considerations Swiss companies must now weigh when identifying, investigating, and potentially disclosing issues to U.S. authorities. The presentation is concluded with recommendations specifically aimed at compliance officers of Swiss companies.

Speaker 

Caleb Sainsbury

Caleb Sainsbury is a U.S. qualified attorney with over 10 years’ experience in major law firms in both the United States and Switzerland. Caleb is a partner in Baker McKenzie’s compliance, investigations and ethics practice groups and frequently represents individuals and multi-national companies in disputes with Swiss and United States authorities. Caleb graduated from Boston University School of law and currently makes his home in Switzerland.

Kaspar Projer 
Kaspar Projer is a Swiss qualified attorney with more than nine years of experience in two Zurich-based leading law firms. Kaspar is a senior associate in Baker McKenzie’s dispute resolution, trade and commerce and compliance, investigations and ethics practice groups. Kaspar is experienced in complex multijurisdictional disputes at the intersection of private, public and administrative criminal law. His practice covers a broad range of compliance areas, including export controls, international and Swiss sanctions, anti-money laundering, anti-bribery and corruption, as well as investigations in these sectors. Kaspar holds title from University of St. Gallen, University of Zurich and University College London.

Please note that there is a capacity restriction to 40 persons. Seats will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis.

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