Cooperation – key for DPAs

Paul Raudnitz (+44 (0) 20 7933 8855, barristers@qebhw.co.uk) is a barrister at QEB Hollis Whiteman. He was junior counsel instructed by the SFO in the case of XYZ.

Willingness to come forward and admit the full extent of wrongdoing coupled with ready assistance to the prosecutor: it appears that criminal defence has been turned on its head but that may be the adjustment needed to achieve an optimal deferred prosecution agreement, writes Paul Raudnitz of QEB Hollis Whiteman .