Atom Energy Law Advisory takes a zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption and is committed to:
- conducting its business in an honest and ethical manner and acting professionally, fairly and with integrity in all its business dealings and relationships;
- complying with all relevant laws on bribery and corruption applicable to the conduct of its business in Nigeria, and elsewhere, including the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (Establishment) Act, 2004, the Criminal Code Act, the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, the Proceeds of Crime (Recovery and Management) Act, 2022, the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) Act, 2018, the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act, the United Kingdom Bribery Act, 2010, the principles set out in the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC), the African Union Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption, and the OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions; and
- implementing and enforcing an effective system to counter bribery and corruption, however described. The Firm shall ensure that those working for it observe and uphold the Firm's positions on bribery and corruption as contained in the Firm's Anti-Corruption and Bribery Policy and Compliance Manual (as revised from time to time) and are provided with information and guidance on how to recognise and deal with bribery and corruption issues.
If you are aware of any non-compliance with this statement or applicable laws and regulations on bribery and corruption by any member, employee, agent or representative of Atom Energy Law Advisory, please report it promptly to advisory@atom-energylaw.com