Compliance
Compliance represents a fundamental prerequisite for trustworthy and sustainable business. At a time of increasing regulatory pressure, stricter sanctions, and growing personal liability for management, an effective compliance system is an essential safeguard against legal, reputational, and commercial risks. A properly designed program helps prevent scandals, protect corporate value, and strengthen the company’s position in both domestic and international markets.
Our approach
We do not view compliance as a mere formal obligation, but as an investment in business stability and credibility. Our solutions are practical, scalable, and tailored to each client’s corporate culture. We combine legal expertise with an in-depth understanding of business processes and design measures that minimize risks without creating unnecessary administrative burden.
Key areas of expertise
Our services include the design and implementation of compliance programs, audits and optimization of existing mechanisms, internal investigations and forensic audits, establishment of whistleblowing procedures, preparation of clients for regulatory inspections, and representation before supervisory authorities. An essential part of our work is prevention – training sessions, workshops, and support in building a corporate culture based on ethics and transparency.
Added value for your business
We create frameworks that help international companies align their compliance strategies across multiple jurisdictions while maintaining focus on local requirements. For regulated entities, we ensure full alignment with stringent sector-specific rules, and for growing businesses, we design scalable compliance structures that evolve alongside their operations. For clients who have faced crises or reputational scandals, we implement corrective measures aimed at restoring the trust of investors, partners, and the public.
Practical challenges and risks
Failures in compliance can lead to severe financial penalties, criminal liability of the company or its management, loss of banking and business relationships, and long-term reputational damage. Corruption scandals, insufficient AML/KYC mechanisms, or breaches of sanctions regimes can paralyze business operations and cause irreparable losses.
Our practical solutions
We guide clients through the entire compliance lifecycle. We design and implement comprehensive programs, coordinate responses to raids and investigations, conduct discreet internal inquiries and forensic audits, provide whistleblowing support, and establish processes for managing high-risk transactions. In remediation projects, we implement measures accepted by both regulators and business partners, while restoring trust and credibility in the company.
Our compliance services
Compliance programs
• Development and implementation of anti-bribery and corruption programs (ABC policies)
• Design and implementation of AML/KYC systems for anti–money laundering compliance
• Establishment of procedures for sanctions compliance and export control regimes
• Regulatory compliance in sector-specific areas (banking, insurance, healthcare, energy, and others)
• Drafting of ethical codes and internal regulations reflecting corporate values
Internal investigations
• Conducting forensic audits and internal investigations
• Implementation and management of whistleblowing systems and internal reporting channels
• Investigation of suspected fraud or breaches of internal policies
• Assistance in disciplinary proceedings and design of corrective measures
• Securing evidence for proceedings before law enforcement or regulatory authorities
Legal support in criminal investigations
• Communication with law enforcement authorities and regulators
• Legal protection of witnesses, whistleblowers, and key individuals involved in proceedings
• Coordination of cross-border investigations
Training and prevention
• Compliance training tailored to employees at all organizational levels
• Specialized workshops for management and board members
• Development of e-learning modules and awareness campaigns
• Preparation and regular updates of risk assessments
• Conducting compliance audits and testing existing mechanisms
Crisis management
• Immediate legal assistance during dawn raids, searches, and investigations
• Preparation and management of communication strategies toward media and stakeholders
• Coordination with insurers in cases of compliance-related incidents
• Legal advisory on corporate reputation protection
• Design and implementation of programs to rebuild trust after crisis events
Schedule a compliance audit – we will identify risks, evaluate your existing controls, and propose practical improvements to build a robust and effective compliance program.
