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July 8, 2019

John Frangos to Speak at SCCE’s 2019 Regional Compliance and Ethics Conference

On July 12, 2019, John Frangos, partner and deputy director of Tilleke & Gibbins’ dispute resolution group, will speak at a Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE) conference in Bangkok Thailand. The one-day conference, entitled “Regional Compliance and Ethics,” will provide attendees with a unique opportunity to learn from and interact with industry-leading compliance professionals, and to discuss real-life compliance successes and challenges.

John’s presentation will focus on the practical implications of Thailand’s Organic Act on Counter Corruption for the private sector, and the National Counter Corruption Commission’s Internal Control Guidelines, highlighted by case studies from his extensive hands-on experience with compliance and counter-corruption work in the jurisdiction. In addition to John, the event will see presentations from six other notable compliance professionals from Thailand and around the world.

Held at the Grand Hyatt Erawan in Bangkok, this event is open to SCCE members and non-members alike (registration required). The conference is specifically designed to benefit compliance officers, general counsel, privacy and security officers, regulatory affairs professionals, VPs and directors, and government agency staff. For additional information, or to register for the conference, please visit SCCE’s website.

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