Compliance
Mission Statement
In today’s global business environment, regulators are intensifying their scrutiny, imposing stricter legal mandates and harsher penalties for violations. Concurrently, the growing complexity of regulations significantly amplifies operational risks. The repercussions of non-compliance—ranging from reputational damage and severe sanctions to substantial damage claims—can be catastrophic for any organization. Consequently, a robust compliance framework, comprising the systems and controls that monitor internal processes, has become a non-negotiable component of sound corporate governance.
The obligation to adhere to compliance standards extends beyond listed corporations to encompass organizations of every size and sector. The risks of non-compliance are too significant to ignore. Proactive and comprehensive compliance advice, coupled with a customized and effective internal control system, serves as a critical shield—protecting the entity from heavy penalties and its leadership from personal liability. We assist our clients in identifying and mitigating both existing and emerging risks. To this end, we specialize in developing and deploying bespoke compliance programs from the ground up, as well as optimizing existing systems in close collaboration with you.
Our firm provides holistic counsel to a diverse clientele, including private and public sector enterprises, municipal bodies, institutions, and their leadership—board members, managing directors, and senior executives. You will benefit from integrated solutions that draw upon our deep legal expertise and industry-specific knowledge. To address your unique challenges, we assemble specialized attorney teams with cross-disciplinary expertise in key areas of business law.
„Praised for their strategic approach and ability to navigate complex regulatory environments.“
Chambers and Partners
Key Services and Practice Areas
- Compliance System Design & Implementation: Designing, developing, and implementing tailored compliance management systems, including codes of conduct and detailed work instructions.
- System Enhancement & Modernization: Enhancing, improving, and optimizing existing compliance management systems to adapt to new legal requirements and technological advancements.
- Training & Capacity Building: Preparing and conducting effective staff training sessions to foster a culture of compliance.
- Compliance Audits: Carrying out independent compliance audits to assess the effectiveness of internal controls.
- Risk Assessment & Reporting: Preparing comprehensive risk assessment reports on critical areas such as corruption, antitrust law, money laundering, human resources, data security, and cybercrime.
- Marketing & Event Compliance: Assessing the legal admissibility of sponsorships, promotional activities, and corporate events.
- Internal Investigations: Managing the entire process of internal investigations, from preparation and coordination to execution, including complex cases and staff surveys to clarify suspicions.
- Regulatory Defense & Crisis Management: Representing clients before investigating committees, public prosecutors, and regulatory authorities, and providing crucial counsel during events such as house searches.
- Breach Response: Advising enterprises and their officers on how to effectively respond to suspected or actual compliance breaches.
- Claims Enforcement: Securing and enforcing damage claims against officers, employees, or third parties responsible for compliance failures.