Smith & Nephew, the global medical technology company, is again in the spotlight following allegations that its distributors breached anti-corruption laws in India. This article considers why suppliers and principals need to ensure that their distributors and agents comply with the UK’s Bribery Act as well as being aware of similar legislation in other countries, such as the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).
https://www.foxwilliams.com/2022/01/31/bribery-and-corruption-how-distributors-and-agents-can-land-their-suppliers-and-principals-in-hot-water/