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Corporate Crime, Risk And Compliance Solicitors

Corporate Crime, Risk & Compliance Solicitors

If an allegation of financial crime is made against you, your business, or your employees, it’s crucial to get legal advice as soon as possible. Our expert lawyers will work with you and your team to provide advice, save you time, protect your rights and reputation, and minimise any financial harm.  

Whether you’re facing an investigation or need preventative risk and compliance advice, our lawyers have the expertise you need to bring certainty to an uncertain time.

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Corporate Crime, Risk & Compliance services

Some of our lawyers’ specialisms in this area include the following:

  • Fraud and financial crime

    Fraud and financial crime

    Setfords’ lawyers are experts in all areas of fraud and financial crime. We specialise in assisting businesses facing accusations, investigations, and legal proceedings. We bring expert legal advice with a human-focused approach – minimising risks to your business whilst protecting the wellbeing of the business owner and employees.

  • Risk and compliance

    Risk and compliance

    Our lawyers are experienced in navigating risk and compliance for businesses across all sectors. We can advise on sanctions, anti-money laundering (AML), environmental, social and governance (ESG), supply chain due diligence, anti-bribery and corruption (ABC), modern slavery, and corporate governance, helping to ensure your business is prepared for potential future risks and able to mitigate the impact of situations as they arise.

  • Financial crime risk assessment / health check

    Financial crime risk assessment / health check

    If you’re looking to strengthen your business’ resilience, we conduct tailored financial crime risk assessments (or health checks), giving you insight into areas of strength and vulnerability and supporting you in implementing any necessary changes going forward. Please speak to one of our team today for further information about a health check for your business – prevention is always the best strategy!

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  • Policies and procedures

    Policies and procedures

    Having the right policies and procedures in place is vital for any business. Our lawyers can review, draft, and advise on bespoke policies in relation to financial crime, helping to minimise the risk of crimes being committed against your business or accusations being made against you, your employees, or your business.

  • Regulatory investigations and prosecutions

    Regulatory investigations and prosecutions

    Bringing a trauma-informed approach, our lawyers represent both businesses and individuals in relation to sensitive criminal and regulatory investigations, providing strategic and timely advice.

  • Internal investigations

    Internal investigations

    Our lawyers can assist businesses and business owners in conducting internal investigations, helping to uncover potential wrongdoing, assess next steps, and mitigate any potential impact to the business. We have expertise in investigations relating to both financial misconduct and non-financial misconduct, including sensitive allegations concerning workplace culture, bullying, harassment and psychological safety. Where appropriate, we can provide multi-disciplinary advice, drawing on the expertise of Setfords’ employment law consultants to provide you with comprehensive advice and support.

Fraud and financial crime

Setfords’ lawyers are experts in all areas of fraud and financial crime. We specialise in assisting businesses facing accusations, investigations, and legal proceedings. We bring expert legal advice with a human-focused approach – minimising risks to your business whilst protecting the wellbeing of the business owner and employees.

Risk and compliance

Our lawyers are experienced in navigating risk and compliance for businesses across all sectors. We can advise on sanctions, anti-money laundering (AML), environmental, social and governance (ESG), supply chain due diligence, anti-bribery and corruption (ABC), modern slavery, and corporate governance, helping to ensure your business is prepared for potential future risks and able to mitigate the impact of situations as they arise.

Financial crime risk assessment / health check

If you’re looking to strengthen your business’ resilience, we conduct tailored financial crime risk assessments (or health checks), giving you insight into areas of strength and vulnerability and supporting you in implementing any necessary changes going forward. Please speak to one of our team today for further information about a health check for your business – prevention is always the best strategy!

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Policies and procedures

Having the right policies and procedures in place is vital for any business. Our lawyers can review, draft, and advise on bespoke policies in relation to financial crime, helping to minimise the risk of crimes being committed against your business or accusations being made against you, your employees, or your business.

Regulatory investigations and prosecutions

Bringing a trauma-informed approach, our lawyers represent both businesses and individuals in relation to sensitive criminal and regulatory investigations, providing strategic and timely advice.

Internal investigations

Our lawyers can assist businesses and business owners in conducting internal investigations, helping to uncover potential wrongdoing, assess next steps, and mitigate any potential impact to the business. We have expertise in investigations relating to both financial misconduct and non-financial misconduct, including sensitive allegations concerning workplace culture, bullying, harassment and psychological safety. Where appropriate, we can provide multi-disciplinary advice, drawing on the expertise of Setfords’ employment law consultants to provide you with comprehensive advice and support.

Setfords’ Approach to Corporate Crime, Risk & Compliance

Our lawyers have partner-level experience, ensuring you get the legal advice you need from a seasoned professional. We work hard to build lasting relationships and will support you and your business with timely and pragmatic expertise. 

We understand the impact that high-pressure work environments, distress and trauma can have on behaviour and communication. Our specialist corporate crime, risk and compliance barrister, Rebecca Norris, is an expert in this area. She brings a trauma-informed approach to her work, prioritising psychological safety in order to manage legal processes, including sensitive investigations, more effectively and safely. By incorporating these principles into legal and investigatory processes, businesses can minimise harm, promote well-being and gather more accurate, reliable evidence. 

Find out more about trauma-informed approaches to legal practice here.

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Corporate Crime, Risk & Compliance FAQs

Corporate Crime, Risk & Compliance FAQs

  • What is corporate / white collar crime?

    Corporate crime is often known as ‘white–collar crime’. It typically refers to illegal activities carried out by individuals or organisations while conducting business, usually for financial gain. Some examples include:

    • Bribery
    • Fraud
    • Embezzlement
    • Tax evasion
    • Sanctions
    • Breaches
    • Market abuse
    • Terrorist financing
    • Modern slavery
    • Money laundering
    • Insider trading
  • What are the potential consequences of corporate crime?

    The consequences of corporate crime can be severe, impacting both organisations and individuals. For example, financial penalties or fines, imprisonment, loss of business licenses, and reputational damage.

  • What should I do if I, my business, or one of my employees is under investigation or accused of a crime/wrongdoing?

    If you, your business, or an employee is accused of wrongdoing and is facing investigation, you should seek legal advice as soon as possible. A lawyer will be able to advise you on your position and the next steps you can take to minimise the impact of the investigation and potential findings.

  • How can investigations impact my business?

    Investigations can be significantly disruptive to your businesses’ operations. Some impacts can include: 

    • Financial costs for legal fees and potential fines 
    • Reputational damage following news of an investigation 
    • Operational disruption 
    • Decreased employee morale
    • Increased scrutiny from regulators  
          • How can I mitigate risk for my business?

            Mitigating risk is hugely important for any business. It’s vital to comply with all relevant laws and ensure your organisation remains compliant. Strategies could include: 

            • Regular audits and risk assessments to detect any irregularities early. 
            • Frequent training and education on company policies, legal obligations and the importance of adhering to ethical business practices. 
            • Develop and enforce a comprehensive compliance program that outlines legal obligations, ethical standards, and operational policies, ensuring it addresses relevant areas such as anti-corruption, fraud prevention, and data privacy. 
            • Establish a crisis management plan, covering what you would do if an accusation were made, or investigation launched. 
            • Stay informed about relevant regulatory changes. 

                    Our lawyers assist businesses and business owners to identify vulnerabilities and implement tailored policies and procedures in order to combat the risks of corporate crime. Please get in touch for more information.  

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