Compliance Investigations
In a business environment where corporates face unprecedented scrutiny, integrity and governance have never been more important. Compliance investigations driven by potential wrongdoing in a company bear not only significant reputational risk but also potentially severe financial penalties and criminal charges. Compliance investigations can be immensely damaging to your commercial reputation and can result in severe penalties and criminal charges.
We support our Clients in the following areas:
- Investigations into wrongdoing by corporates and individuals – including misconduct, fraud, corruption or negligence
- Supporting companies navigate around regulatory and tax investigations (e.g. anti-competition investigations, VAT investigations, money laundering investigations)
- Assessment whether wrongdoing occurred when project financing was provided by international agency or institution.
- Assessment of corruption risks in M&A processes in accordance with the requirements of international law such as FCPA / UK Bribery Act due diligence
- Advice on data to be preserved and captured
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Compliance Investigations in Questa
Regulatory investigations are initiated with the primary goal of ensuring that people and organisations adhere to applicable laws, rules, and standards.
Regulatory investigations play a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity of various industries and ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and standards. These investigations are conducted by regulatory bodies and agencies who scrutinise alleged misconduct, irregularities, or breaches of legal requirements.
Fraud and corruption, often associated with poor management, constitute a serious threat to any organization nowadays. Fraudulent behaviour not only causes damage, limits effectiveness and jeopardizes stability of any organization, but above all, may seriously harm its reputation.
Investigations present unique challenges and substantial risks for an organisation, which need to be expertly managed. We have a strong understanding of the different regulatory environments and enforcement landscape in Poland and internationally. Where our clients face an investigation of any kind, we assist our clients to navigate the risks and put their best foot forward with regulators whilst safeguarding their rights and reputation.
As regulatory investigations often are resource draining and stressful, we support you all the way, working closely with your legal advisors, to have the investigation wrapped up as quickly as possible with minimal disruption and negative consequences. Our involvement has resulted in speedier resolution of regulatory issues under investigation and lower fines being paid by clients.
