Ethics and Compliance
The field of compliance is evolving fast with technology, today we speak about "smart compliance".
In addition to classic topics such as corruption, bribery and money laundering, companies are confronted with growing sustainability and digital compliance obligations not only stemming from legislative texts.
Smart compliance goes beyond box ticking and focuses on expectations of stakeholders, company values and the factors that drive them.
Navigating compliance is complex for companies particularly SME's, and AI can be a useful tool to keep costs down while safeguarding a human oversight and reduce litigation risks.
Putting Ethics and Compliance at the heart of the business strategy is a competitive advantage.
The firm advises amongst other on:
- AI compliance audits
- AI Risk Assessments
- Structuring of governance frameworks
- Strategic Advice on risk management and implementation of compliance measures
- Internal Investigations
- Anticorruption and moneylaundering
- Alert mechanisms
- Supply chain due diligence (LdV, LKsG, CSDDD, EUDR etc.
- ESG compliance
- Stakeholder dialogue
- Codes of Conduct
- Compliance training for management and staff
Business- and
Real Estate Law
Cross border investments between France and Germany by institutional and private investors are at the heart of the European economy.
The legislative framework is complex and constantly evolving, in particular in the field of sustainability. With footprint and long term experience in two legislative system and well embedded in a network of experts for larger files, the firm is solidly positioned to offer hand-tailored and excellent advice to its clients.
The firm advises amongst other on:
- Establishment of companies, drafting of articles
- Due Diligence audits of companies and assets including ESG criteria
- Contract drafting and negotiations
- Commercial leases
- Construction warranties
- Co-ownership
- Litigation before French and German Courts