At act legal Romania, our dedicated team of lawyers specializes in corporate compliance, risk and sensitive investigations. We assist clients in preventing, detecting, and responding to misconduct risks in their businesses, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations in Romania and abroad.
Our comprehensive services include:
- Designing and implementing effective compliance policies and procedures aligned with international standards.
- Advising on whistleblowing laws and mechanisms, protecting those reporting breaches of EU law.
- Conducting thorough internal investigations using various methods such as interviews, document review, forensic analysis, and intelligence operations.
- Representing clients in regulatory inquiries, enforcement actions, criminal investigations, and prosecutions.
- Recovering assets and damages resulting from misconduct through litigation, arbitration, or insolvency proceedings.
Our lawyers bring extensive experience with a European perspective and local insight, collaborating with a network of partners and consultants worldwide. We are committed to providing high-quality legal solutions that meet clients’ needs and protect their interests.
Compliance, Risk and Sensitive Investigations in a nutshell:
Corporate compliance and internal investigations are crucial for effective risk management, ethical business practices, and legal adherence. These processes not only prevent legal issues but also enhance an organization’s reputation, trust, and operational efficiency, contributing to long-term success.
#1 Compliance Programs
Why should companies implement compliance programs?
- Ensures compliance with relevant laws, reducing the risk of legal issues, fines, and penalties.
- Identifies and addresses potential risks early, minimizing legal disputes and financial losses.
- Prepares the organization to take legal action if misconduct is discovered.
- Provides a structured approach to handling crises, minimizing damage and facilitating a swift recovery.
- Fosters a culture of integrity and ethical behavior, promoting trust and accountability.
Our role
We implement compliance programs by:
- Developing policies and procedures, including code of conduct, compliance policies, whistleblowing policies, and incident response plans.
- Assigning responsibility and oversight for the compliance program.
- Conducting background checks and due diligence in the hiring process.
- Communicating the compliance policy through effective employee training programs.
- Ensuring program compliance through monitoring, periodic evaluation, and a publicized reporting system.
- Enforcing the program consistently and responding to discovered misconduct.
#2 Internal Investigations
What are internal investigations?
Internal investigations resolve allegations of fraud, anticompetitive behaviors, or regulatory misconducts from inception to disposition. Undertaking internal investigations helps unveil facts in complex and document-intensive cases.
- Ensures compliance with relevant laws, reducing the risk of legal issues, fines, and penalties.
- Identifies and addresses potential risks early, minimizing legal disputes and financial losses.
- Prepares the organization to take legal action if misconduct is discovered.
- Provides a structured approach to handling crises, minimizing damage and facilitating a swift recovery.
- Fosters a culture of integrity and ethical behavior, promoting trust and accountability.
Why should companies investigate?
- Uncover the truth about potential wrongdoing, involved parties, and harm caused.
- Prevent or reduce legal risks and consequences.
- Demonstrate commitment to ethics, compliance, and building trust with stakeholders.
- Improve policies and procedures, addressing the root causes of potential wrongdoing.
- Identify operational inefficiencies for process improvements and cost savings.
- Safeguard the company’s reputation by addressing issues that could damage its image.
Our role
We coordinate investigations by:
- Gathering relevant evidence through interviews, document analysis, and other means.
- Ensuring compliance with investigation rules and proper evidence collection and preservation.
- Representing the corporation under attorney-client privilege.
- Enabling the corporation to gather legal evidence for informed decision-making.
- Safeguarding the management against potential liability.