Self Reporting

Corporate Self-Reporting in Scotland

August 18th 2026

Virtual Seminar

When Things Go Wrong: Corporate Self-Reporting in Scotland

August 18th 2026

2pm - 5pm

Speakers: Iain Sim

Virtual Seminar

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£180+VAT

3hrs CPD

When issues of bribery or corruption arise within a business, the decision whether to self-report can have significant legal, financial and reputational consequences. For solicitors, these situations are often high-pressure, time-sensitive and unfamiliar. Understanding how the Scottish Corporate Self-Reporting Scheme operates — and how to advise clients effectively — is essential in managing risk and achieving the best possible outcome. This session provides a practical guide to navigating these scenarios.

Topics covered are as follows:

When self-reporting should be considered — and when it shouldn't

How the Scottish scheme operates in practice

Key stages in the self-reporting process

Managing internal investigations and legal privilege

Advising boards and senior management under pressure

Potential outcomes, including civil settlement vs prosecution

Common pitfalls and how to avoid them

Iain Sim is a qualified solicitor, based in Glasgow. Since 2003 he has taught, coordinated and examined a range of business and commercial subjects at both the University of Strathclyde's School of Law and Strathclyde Business School. He has delivered at MSC, MBA and exec level not only in the UK, but also in the Middle East and Far East. He is the co-author of Commercial Awareness for Lawyers, and also has written many articles for various legal journals.

Away from law Iain is the Chairman of Friends of TS Queen Mary, a registered charity that owns and is restoring TS Queen Mary. Under his leadership the Charity has structured £5M of cash and in-kind support into the project, and was awarded the Great Scot Charity Award in 2016.