Compliance & Investigations

The establishment of an effective compliance management system and thus the cultivation of corporate values (compliance culture) through company-specific measures, structures and processes is a cornerstone of responsible corporate management.
 
In addition to the secure monitoring and control of internal processes and of the supply- and value chain, a reliable compliance management system can assist in safeguarding a clean corporate reputation. Efficient compliance management and investigations ultimately serve to minimize or avert liability risks on the part of decision-makers, employees and agents as well as of the company/business itself.
 
We provide advice and support on all legal and regulatory aspects as well as on the necessary technical, organizational and personnel measures that these types of systems and investigations require.

Customized legal advice

Efficient and clear support with all legal and regulatory requirements as well as with the drafting of documents and reports

Process support and risk management

Development and implementation of effective strategies, processes and risk analyses to avoid liability risks and reputational damages

Representation before national and European authorities

Legal representation before civil and criminal courts, authorities and European institutions

Focal points

 
We advise and support on the following topics in particular:
 
  • Business-unit specific establishment of compliance measures, structures and processes
  • Drafting and updating of codes and guidelines for business-related risks (gifts, events, invitations, anti-corruption [ABC], money laundering [AML], cartel/competition, etc.)
  • Trainings, courses and work shops on relevant legal risks and responsibilities
  • Preparation of crisis management plans and dawn raid protocols for official investigations/inspections
  • Risk management (third party screenings, contractual compliance & exit clauses, compliance department)
  • Establishment and support of whistleblower systems (hotline, ombudsman)
  • Internal compliance measures (prevention, control, reaction)
  • External compliance measures (PR-measures, reporting to and cooperation with authorities, legal enforcement such as civil action and private criminal prosecution)
  • Conducting internal investigations