The Association of Corporate Counsel Singapore held a discussion titled “The Perfect Storm: Managing a Crisis in The Time of Data” on 30 May 2024 at the Mandala Club. The session, sponsored by FTI Consulting, allowed members to network and discuss the crucial issues surrounding modern corporate crime.
Shu Min Ho, white-collar defence and investigations partner at Sidley Austin, moderated as experts dissected different crisis scenarios, described international enforcement actions and shared practical wisdom.
The panellists were Anna Bleazard, co-head of investigations Southeast Asia at FTI Consulting; Gino Bello, co-head of investigations Southeast Asia and head of digital forensics Southeast Asia at FTI Consulting; Alex Parker, assistant general counsel at GSK; and Jasmine Karimi, general counsel Asia Pacific at FMC Corporation. They examined the challenges posed by ever-evolving technology, from AI to digital assets, and their implications for white-collar crime and data protection.
The panel provided insights on enhancing compliance programmes and discussed strategies to counteract the sophisticated techniques employed by criminals within Asia. The discussions also highlighted the critical role of in-house counsel in navigating corporate opportunities and crises, emphasising readiness for technological advancements and the importance of robust legal frameworks to tackle cyber-threats.
Following the panel discussion, the event transitioned into a networking session, in which members engaged further, exchanging ideas and deepening connections with industry peers.
