Compliance

We help companies design and implement comprehensive compliance programs that align with industry regulations and foster a culture of integrity. As experienced legal advisors, we provide in-depth support across all areas of compliance, including the development of policies, training programs, and robust whistleblowing frameworks. Our legal team also guides organizations in preparing for dawn raids, establishing secure reporting channels, managing whistleblower disclosures, and meeting legal and ethical standards.

Our Approach to Compliance

We bring extensive experience and expertise to help companies design and implement robust compliance programs. Our approach blends strategic foresight, a deep understanding of corporate operations, and specialised knowledge across various areas of compliance, tailored to meet the unique needs of each industry we serve. Our team comprises seasoned professionals with backgrounds in senior in-house roles, legal practice, and regulatory oversight. Driven by passion, perseverance, and creativity, we are dedicated to advancing our clients' goals to ensuring adherence to legal and ethical standards. By crafting tailored compliance strategies, we expertly navigate ever-evolving regulatory landscapes. We also collaborate with a network of specialists to provide comprehensive and effective compliance solutions.

We are independent and conflict-free

As an independent law firm based in Switzerland, we have the liberty to collaborate with any forensic or accounting expert and advisor globally and often serve as the central coordinator for all legal representatives involved in a strategy that spans multiple jurisdictions. Our lack of affiliation with any international networks or global offices allows us to partner with the most suitable experts and lawyers for each specific compliance matter and work alongside our clients' existing advisors worldwide.

Our firm's independence and focus solely on dispute resolution, investigations, white-collar crime and compliance enable us to take on cases that many other firms cannot, due to conflicts of interest. We are a preferred firm for conflict referral work, trusted by some of the world's largest law firms to protect their clients' interests. This trust cements our status as premier specialists in compliance.

Track Record

  • Advising companies of various sizes on the development and enhancement of their compliance management systems, including policies and training for key areas such as Code of Conduct, Anti-Harassment, Equality, Bribery and Corruption, Conflict of Interest, Social Media & Internet Use, Data Privacy, Sanctions, ESG, and Whistleblowing.

  • Advising on the development of frameworks for conducting internal investigations, including strategies for sanctions and remedial actions.

  • Advising on the creation of an ESG strategy for a listed Swiss multinational company.

  • Advising on the formulation of an ESG strategy for a large Swiss corporation.

  • Advising companies of different sizes on the implementation of effective whistleblower systems.

  • Advising companies on their preparedness for dawn raids, including training sessions and conducting mock raids.

"Claudia has brilliant insight in complex issues." (Client in Chambers and Partners Europe 2023, White Collar Crime Switzerland)

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Claudia Götz Staehelin is described as follows: "She's extremely helpful in the perspective she can bring." (Client in Chambers and Partners Europe 2024, White Collar Crime Switzerland)

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Claudia Götz Staehelin is described as follows: "She is extremely client-oriented and she is an excellent strategic thinker." (Client in Chambers and Partners Europe 2023, White Collar Crime Switzerland)

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