The British Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has announced stronger guidance for corporations on cooperation with law enforcement. The main innovation concerns the procedure for companies to self-report detected violations. According to the updated recommendations, companies now have direct access to a senior lawyer at the agency for consultation on voluntary disclosure of potential fraud, corruption, or other financial crimes. This change is aimed at streamlining interaction between business and the regulator. Previously, the process of communicating with the SFO could be more formal and indirect, which potentially reduced companies' willingness to promptly report detected violations. The new approach aims to encourage the corporate sector to cooperate more actively with law enforcement agencies by offering a clearer and more direct channel of communication with the agency. The SFO's initiative fits into the broader trend of strengthening efforts against corporate financial crime in the UK. The agency has traditionally encouraged voluntary disclosure by companies, as this facilitates faster detection and prevention of illegal activity and can be considered a mitigating factor when determining sanctions against violators. Compliance experts note that such measures can increase business confidence in regulatory bodies and create more favorable conditions for voluntary corporate cooperation with law enforcement.