Corporate compliance and internal investigations

In a rapidly changing and increasingly complex regulatory environment, corporate compliance is not merely a legal obligation but a strategic tool for managing risk and safeguarding a company's reputation. The consequences of failure can be severe: substantial fines, regulatory proceedings, and, in some cases, the personal criminal liability of executive officers.

Our firm provides legal support across the full spectrum of designing and operating corporate compliance programs. We provide advisory services in the area of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) regulations, including the development of internal procedures, due diligence on beneficial ownership structures, and the preparation of mandatory filings. In the field of sanctions compliance and export control, we assist our clients in monitoring international sanctions lists and establishing internal sanctions control processes. Regarding cybersecurity, we provide support for compliance with Act LXIX of 2024 (the Cybersecurity Act) and the requirements of the NIS2 Directive. We handle the design and operation of whistleblowing systems in accordance with Directive (EU) 2019/1937 and domestic legislation, and we also serve as external whistleblowing counsel. In the event of suspected misconduct, we conduct internal investigations, from interviewing the employees involved and preserving evidence to preparing the investigation report and determining the necessary measures. If required, we provide legal representation in regulatory proceedings, including cases involving economic criminal law.

Drawing on our experience as in-house counsel for large corporations, we understand compliance challenges from the inside: we know how to build a framework that is functional and minimizes disruption to day-to-day business operations.

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