Corporate Crime & Compliance

Our Corporate Crime & Compliance team is adept at handling the sensitive issues you may face and will assist in mitigating reputational damage and liability.

With a focus on three key areas, our Corporate Crime & Compliance team ensures comprehensive coverage and effective guidance.

• Legal representation in criminal proceedings
   

  We assist legal entities, as well as directors, managers and members of the supervisory board, when they are confronted with criminal allegations. These range from corruption and bribery, tax fraud and violations of safety and environmental regulations, to anti-money laundering and sanctions regulations. Cases may also involve significant confiscation claims. Drawing on extensive experience, we support clients in negotiations with the Public Prosecution Service to secure favourable out-of-court settlements. Our team also includes skilled litigators equipped to provide robust defence in criminal proceedings, when a case is referred to criminal courts or supervisory bodies.

  Our experts have experience in cross-border investigations, which may involve the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), Department of Justice (DoJ), or Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

  In certain jurisdictions, criminal prosecution is a crucial aspect of GDPR enforcement. Intellectual Property (IP) infringements can also trigger criminal risks. With IT and cybersecurity experts on our team, we can deal with ICT fraud and other IT-related criminal offences.

  We assist companies that fall victim to fraudulent activities, such as fraud or cybercrime, by filing criminal complaints. Together with experts in asset tracing and recovery, we help retrieve damages.

• Compliance and remediation measures

  Proactive compliance and risk management are integral to our practice. By providing comprehensive guidance on compliance programmes, we help companies prevent violations. We develop, assess and implement robust compliance policies including anti-corruption and whistle-blower policies, tailored to the unique needs of each client. We ensure compliance with extensive regulations regarding anti-money laundering, sanctions, safety, and environmental regulations, including ESG regulations. We advise on potential compliance issues, de-risking strategies and necessary remediation steps  

• Corporate investigations
  
  Following any internal or external report of possible irregularities, our team conducts cross-border corporate investigations. We leverage eDiscovery solutions to efficiently assess and analyse large volumes of data. Our team’s extensive investigative skills include substantial experience in interviewing involved parties, and a detailed Investigation Protocol ensures compliance with applicable regulations and the safeguards required by relevant case law.