UK Enforcement Priorities for 2026: What’s Next for Compliance?

Non-Financial Misconduct: Risks, Investigations and Best Practices

Non-financial misconduct — harassment, bullying, discrimination, abuse of authority — can undermine an organization's culture, reputation and legal standing. Host Andrew Good [https://www.skadden.com/professionals/g/good-andrew-m] invites Skadden [https://www.skadden.com/] colleagues to share insights based on their experience with corporate compliance and regulatory matters. Bora Rawcliffe [https://www.skadden.com/professionals/r/rawcliffe-bora-p], based in Abu Dhabi, explains how companies have historically treated workplace misconduct as a quiet HR matter — and why that approach is no longer adequate. Vanessa McGoldrick [https://www.skadden.com/professionals/m/mcgoldrick-vanessa-k], based in London, details how the U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority has updated its rules to formally treat serious misconduct as a regulatory concern. Tune in for the panel’s practical guidance on whistleblower procedures, employment law considerations and building a culture where misconduct is deterred before it escalates. CONNECT AND LEARN MORE ☑️ Bora Rawcliffe [https://www.skadden.com/professionals/r/rawcliffe-bora-p] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/borapanduku/] ☑️ Vanessa McGoldrick [https://www.skadden.com/professionals/m/mcgoldrick-vanessa-k] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-mcgoldrick-66875545] ☑️ Andrew Good [https://www.skadden.com/professionals/g/good-andrew-m] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-m-good/] ☑️ Skadden [https://www.skadden.com/] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadden-arps-slate-meagher-flom-llp-affiliates/?s=footer] | X [https://x.com/skaddenarps?s=footer] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/skadden/?s=footer] ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/an-ounce-of-prevention/id1802649696] | Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1gieZqf7nNQGGE2lx7EYC0] | Amazon Music [https://www.amazon.com/An-Ounce-of-Prevention/dp/B0F1NJBD88/ref=sr_1_1] “An Ounce of Prevention” is presented by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates [https://www.skadden.com/]. This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended and should not be construed as legal advice. This podcast is considered advertising under applicable state laws.

UK Enforcement Priorities for 2026: What’s Next for Compliance?

The U.K. enforcement landscape this year is focused on combating financial crime, with agencies like the Serious Fraud Office taking a more assertive approach and aiming for faster case resolutions. Skadden [https://www.skadden.com/]’s Jason Williamson [https://www.skadden.com/professionals/w/williamson-jason] and Vanessa McGoldrick [https://www.skadden.com/professionals/m/mcgoldrick-vanessa-k] highlight how U.K. agencies are becoming more emboldened in their investigations while seeking quicker resolutions. With host Andrew Good [https://www.skadden.com/professionals/g/good-andrew-m] guiding the discussion, they outline what companies can expect from the SFO, as well as new legislation, such as the new Failure to Prevent Fraud offence. They also discuss increased scrutiny of crypto assets ahead of new U.K. regulations taking effect in October 2027. CONNECT AND LEARN MORE ☑️ Jason Williamson [https://www.skadden.com/professionals/w/williamson-jason] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonedwardwilliamson/] ☑️ Vanessa McGoldrick [https://www.skadden.com/professionals/m/mcgoldrick-vanessa-k] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-mcgoldrick-66875545/] ☑️ Andrew Good [https://www.skadden.com/professionals/g/good-andrew-m] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-m-good/] ☑️ Skadden [https://www.skadden.com/] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadden-arps-slate-meagher-flom-llp-affiliates/?s=footer] | X [https://x.com/skaddenarps?s=footer] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/skadden/?s=footer] ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/an-ounce-of-prevention/id1802649696] | Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1gieZqf7nNQGGE2lx7EYC0] | Amazon Music [https://www.amazon.com/An-Ounce-of-Prevention/dp/B0F1NJBD88/ref=sr_1_1] “An Ounce of Prevention” is presented by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates [https://www.skadden.com/]. This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended and should not be construed as legal advice. This podcast is considered advertising under applicable state laws.

The UK’s New Whistleblower Era: What the 2025 Budget Means for Compliance

The U.K. government's plan for a U.S.-style whistleblower incentive scheme marks a major evolution in HMRC's approach to tax enforcement. London-based colleagues Patrick O'Gara [https://www.skadden.com/professionals/o/ogara-patrick-j] and Vanessa McGoldrick [https://www.skadden.com/professionals/m/mcgoldrick-vanessa-k] share their insights intothis development with host Andrew Good [https://www.skadden.com/professionals/g/good-andrew-m], discussing details of the plan, other U.K. authorities considering similar schemes and how companies should respond. CONNECT AND LEARN MORE ☑️ Vanessa McGoldrick [https://www.skadden.com/professionals/m/mcgoldrick-vanessa-k] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-mcgoldrick-66875545/] ☑️ Patrick O’Gara [https://www.skadden.com/professionals/o/ogara-patrick-j] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-o-gara/] ☑️ Andrew Good [https://www.skadden.com/professionals/g/good-andrew-m] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-m-good/] ☑️ Skadden [https://www.skadden.com/] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadden-arps-slate-meagher-flom-llp-affiliates/?s=footer] | X [https://x.com/skaddenarps?s=footer] | Facebook  [https://www.facebook.com/skadden/?s=footer] ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/an-ounce-of-prevention/id1802649696] | Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1gieZqf7nNQGGE2lx7EYC0] | Amazon Music [https://www.amazon.com/An-Ounce-of-Prevention/dp/B0F1NJBD88/ref=sr_1_1] “An Ounce of Prevention” is presented by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates [https://www.skadden.com/]. This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended and should not be construed as legal advice. This podcast is considered advertising under applicable state laws.

Syria Sanctions Revoked: What Comes Next?

In the wake of the Trump administration’s sweeping rollback of sanctions on Syria, businesses face a complex landscape as they contemplate reentering the Syrian market. In this episode of "An Ounce of Prevention," host Andrew Good sits down with Washington, D.C. partner Eytan Fisch and London-based counsel Jonathan Benson to break down a wealth of topics, including the parallel easing of sanctions by the European Union and the U.K., which activities remain off-limits and the practical implications for companies considering new opportunities. Tune in for insights on navigating this evolving regulatory environment. CONNECT AND LEARN MORE ☑️ Eytan Fisch [https://www.skadden.com/professionals/f/fisch-eytan-j] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/eytanfisch] ☑️ Jonathan Benson [https://www.skadden.com/professionals/b/benson-jonathan] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-benson-24927328/] ☑️ Andrew Good [https://www.skadden.com/professionals/g/good-andrew-m] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-m-good/] ☑️ Skadden [https://www.skadden.com/] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadden-arps-slate-meagher-flom-llp-affiliates/?s=footer] | X [https://x.com/skaddenarps?s=footer] | Facebook  [https://www.facebook.com/skadden/?s=footer] ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/an-ounce-of-prevention/id1802649696] | Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1gieZqf7nNQGGE2lx7EYC0] | Amazon Music [https://www.amazon.com/An-Ounce-of-Prevention/dp/B0F1NJBD88/ref=sr_1_1] “An Ounce of Prevention” is presented by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates [https://www.skadden.com/]. This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended and should not be construed as legal advice. This podcast is considered advertising under applicable state laws.

The International Anti-Corruption Prosecutorial Taskforce and the Future of Global Enforcement

With the recent creation of the International Anti-Corruption Prosecutorial Taskforce in Europe, companies will now need to consider its impact on European and global regulatory enforcement matters. Margot Sève [https://www.skadden.com/professionals/s/seve-margot] and Vanessa McGoldrick [https://www.skadden.com/professionals/m/mcgoldrick-vanessa-k], who focus on cross-border enforcement matters at Skadden [https://www.skadden.com/], describe how this collaboration between U.K., French and Swiss authorities represents a strategic response to evolving global enforcement priorities. With Skadden colleague and host Andrew Good [https://www.skadden.com/professionals/g/good-andrew-m], they share insights about the taskforce's formation, its extraterritorial enforcement capabilities and the increased use of tools like deferred prosecution agreements. CONNECT AND LEARN MORE ☑️ Margot Sève [https://www.skadden.com/professionals/s/seve-margot] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/margotseve/] ☑️ Vanessa McGoldrick [https://www.skadden.com/professionals/m/mcgoldrick-vanessa-k] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-mcgoldrick-66875545/] ☑️ Andrew Good [https://www.skadden.com/professionals/g/good-andrew-m] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-m-good/] ☑️ Skadden [https://www.skadden.com/] | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadden-arps-slate-meagher-flom-llp-affiliates/?s=footer] | X [https://x.com/skaddenarps?s=footer] | Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/skadden/?s=footer] ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/an-ounce-of-prevention/id1802649696] | Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1gieZqf7nNQGGE2lx7EYC0] | Amazon Music [https://www.amazon.com/An-Ounce-of-Prevention/dp/B0F1NJBD88/ref=sr_1_1] “An Ounce of Prevention” is presented by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates [https://www.skadden.com/]. This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended and should not be construed as legal advice. This podcast is considered advertising under applicable state laws.