What is legal compliance?
Legal compliance is the process of ensuring that a company’s activities are aligned with applicable laws, industry regulations, and internal standards. The goal of compliance is to minimize legal risks, avoid penalties, and create a secure operational environment. We help businesses develop and implement appropriate procedures, policies, and risk management systems.
Who is compliance for?
Our compliance services are aimed at companies across various sectors, regardless of size. We assist businesses that want to implement effective compliance systems, as well as those needing help adjusting their operations to changing legal regulations. We offer support for both large corporations and small to medium-sized enterprises.
How can we help?
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing
- Assessing the status of “obligated institutions” under AML regulations.
- Identifying risks related to money laundering and terrorism financing.
- Developing AML procedures and supporting their implementation.
- Assisting in identifying beneficial owners and reporting to the Central Register of Beneficial Owners (CRBR).
- Providing AML training for management and employees.
Whistleblower protection and whistleblowing
Whistleblower protection and whistleblowing
- Assessing the obligation to comply with whistleblower protection regulations.
- Developing and implementing internal procedures for reporting irregularities and whistleblowing mechanisms.
- Assisting in handling whistleblower reports and follow-up actions.
- Providing training for employees and management on whistleblower protection.
International sanctions
International sanctions
- Helping identify risks related to sanctions imposed on Russia, Belarus, and other countries.
- Verifying counterparties and goods concerning sanctions.
- Developing procedures to minimize the risk of sanction violations and supporting their implementation.
- Providing training on international sanctions for management and employees
Compliance audits and implementation of compliance systems
Compliance audits and implementation of compliance systems
- Conducting compliance audits and due diligence.
- Identifying risk areas and providing recommendations for corrective actions.
- Developing and implementing comprehensive compliance systems, including regulatory risk management.
- Analyzing internal regulations and creating measures to minimize compliance risks.
- Preparing guidelines, instructions, and informational materials for compliance procedures.
Regulatory advisory and risk management
Regulatory advisory and risk management
- Creating lists of applicable legal acts, internal regulations, and industry standards relevant to the organization.
- Analyzing regulatory requirements and assisting with obtaining licenses or permits.
- Ongoing support in dealings with regulatory authorities.
- Preparing policies, procedures, codes, and organizational solutions to reduce the risk of non-compliance.
- Providing legal support in communications with regulators and during administrative, criminal, or civil proceedings.
Risk mitigation and crisis management
Risk mitigation and crisis management
- Developing and implementing procedures to minimize the risk of legal violations.
- Supporting the mitigation of violation consequences through corrective actions.
- Preparing instructions for dealing with public authority interventions (e.g., dawn raids).
- Representing clients in interactions with supervisory authorities and during administrative, criminal, or civil proceedings.
Codes of conduct and internal policies
Codes of conduct and internal policies
- Developing codes of conduct and anti-corruption policies.
- Creating transparency policies and cooperation principles, including anti-discrimination procedures.
- Preparing company rules to ensure fairness and transparency in operations.
Training and workshops
Training and workshops
- Providing training on compliance, AML, whistleblower protection, and the responsibilities of organizational leaders.
- Conducting practical workshops tailored to the company’s industry, ensuring effective implementation of compliance systems
When should you implement compliance?
It’s worth implementing compliance when a company must meet new regulatory requirements, wants to minimize risks related to operations, or faces increased oversight from regulatory authorities. Compliance is also a way to build trust with clients and business partners and avoid potential fines and sanctions.
Why choose us?
Recognized for contributions to economic growth, commitment to corporate social responsibility, and building a strong, recognizable brand.
Awarded to companies maintaining high standards in business operations and providing top-quality service in 2024.
Honored for actions based on corporate social responsibility, effective employee and client policies, and numerous social projects.
Ranked among the top tax advisory firms in Rzeczpospolita’s 2024 ranking.
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What are the costs of our support?
We support both large enterprises and smaller companies looking to grow and gain a competitive edge in the market. If you’re wondering what benefits collaboration with us can bring and how much you can save, contact us.
A conversation is non-binding and can help identify risks and prevent them.
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