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Disputes & risk

Regulatory & Compliance

Regulations and securing corporate compliance.

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The business context

The Regulatory and Compliance practice encompasses the body of mandatory legal norms and standards governing the daily operational activity of commercial companies. This multifaceted subject matter consolidates requirements from various legal spheres - from anti-money laundering measures and personal data protection to consumer law and specific sector-based regulations.

The essence of this activity lies in the accurate interpretation of national and European legislation and its transposition into specific internal policies. The objective is to establish a functional environment where business processes operate in full compliance with regulatory obligations.

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How we help

  • Regulatory Risk Audit

    Analysis of operational processes and identification of associated risks to prevent sanctions from supervisory authorities.

  • Comprehensive Regulatory Compliance Advisory

    Drafting and implementing internal control systems and corporate policies. Conducting legal audits to establish compliance with the applicable regulatory framework.

  • Internal Policies & Codes of Ethics

    Development of specific internal rules and policies.

  • Data Protection

    Full assistance in aligning operations with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Personal Data Protection Act. Drafting policies and breach response procedures.

  • Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

    Full assistance for obliged entities under the Anti-Money Laundering Measures Act. Development of internal rules, KYC procedures, and risk assessments.

  • Information Security & Cyber Resilience

    Legal advisory on compliance with European network and information security requirements (NIS2) and trade secret protection.

  • Sector-Specific Compliance

    Specialized legal advisory on specific requirements in highly regulated sectors, including financial services (FinTech), technology, energy, and others.

  • Management & Personnel Training

    Conducting specialized training for executive teams and employees to enhance qualifications and build a corporate compliance culture.

  • Representation Before Regulatory Authorities

    Legal representation and defense during inspections and administrative penal proceedings before data protection, consumer protection, competition, and other specialized supervisory bodies.

  • Consumer Dispute Defense

    Prevention and legal defense against consumer claims, appealing financial sanctions, and reviewing general terms and conditions.

  • Appeal of Penal Decrees

    Full legal assistance in appealing penal decrees issued by regulatory authorities.

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Our approach

We apply an approach that transforms complex regulatory obligations into clear and actionable business processes. Whether involving anti-money laundering measures, personal data protection, or consumer regulations, our goal is to create an internal environment that operates seamlessly. We develop customized policies and control mechanisms that are fully integrated into operations without impeding them.

For organizations lacking dedicated resources - such as small and medium-sized enterprises or investors entering the market - we assume the role of an external compliance partner.

Lead partner

Partner

Betina Genova

Leads: Business operations · Disputes & risk

Betina Genova is a Partner who understands that a sustainable business model requires not only financial assets but also strategic management of human capital and minimization of administrative risk.

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