The Whistleblower Protection Act, ESG criteria, or media reporting and high-profile cases: incidents in companies that are relevant under criminal law must not be relativized. In fact, even investigations can have considerable consequences - from reputational damage and civil and criminal liability to exclusion from public procurement procedures. Numerous current cases, in particular corruption proceedings, problematic reallocations and land deals, environmental or sanction violations and greenwashing, underline the practical relevance.
Our aim is to prevent criminal offenses and avoid liability for companies, executive bodies and employees through legally sound, practical compliance measures.
What we can do for you:
- Risk analysis and system development: Advice and support in the implementation of an adequate compliance ("awareness") program in companies to prevent breaches of regulations.
- Documentation and guidelines: Creation and adaptation of codes of conduct or guidelines (eg anti-corruption guidelines, specific instructions or compliance manuals).
- Training & awareness: Specific and needs-oriented training and education for employees, managers and other stakeholders.
- Whistleblowing: Introduction and review of an effective whistleblowing system, including procedural support and legal advice on reports received.
- Internal investigations: Planning and conducting internal investigations to clarify suspected cases and developing and implementing follow-up measures (eg compliance measures).
- Representation and advice in proceedings before authorities and courts.