OPINION | Canada must enforce its anti-money laundering laws
Writing exclusively for the Toronto Star in Canada, Martin Kenney laments Canada’s lack of effective action against money laundering and corruption.
SYMPOSIUM | Corruption, Arbitration & Asset Recovery
Martin Kenney took part in an online debate on corruption and international arbitration on the OGEMID listserv, dedicated to arbitration matters. Here he outlines the role of asset recovery in such matters.
OPINION | Can an international anti-corruption court really work?
Martin Kenney examines recent calls for the creation of an international anti-corruption court by Lord Peter Hain, welcoming the notion but noting many pitfalls.
Controlled transparency is the way ahead for UBO registers
A system of controlled transparency is far more effective as a tool for battling corruption than a completely unlimited system of transparency.
Martin Kenney: Who’s Who Legal Investigations thought leader
We’re delighted that Martin and our firm have been featured in Who’s Who Legal 2019 investigations, partnered by Global Investigations Review.
Ukraine dashes hopes by abandoning corruption law
Ukraine needs to revisit its decision to abolish a law designed to prevent government officials from benefiting from corrupt practices.
Golden Visas are ripe for abuse in fraud cases
The EU is tightening controls on Golden Visas: “Due diligence becomes key. All of us need to up our game here.”
Do the Aussies (and everyone else) need a national anti-corruption body?
Former judges are seeking what they describe as a “National Integrity Commission” to restore public trust in Australian democracy – Martin Kenney says every country needs such a public body to tackle corruption.
Martin Kenney chosen as 2019 “global elite” Thought Leader by Who’s Who Legal
Martin Kenney has been selected as one of Who‘s Who Legal’s “Global Elite” Thought Leaders for 2019. Read the Q&A with Martin on law, fraud, asset recovery and his cases here.
The 1MBD Scandal Moves Apace
The criminal investigation into Malaysia’s 1MDB scandal must be conducted in tandem with a multifaceted, multi-jurisdictional, multidisciplinary civil asset recovery investigation, says Martin Kenney