Companies and organisations of all kinds, particularly those in the public sector, are now faced with a wide range of regulatory requirements. National and European regulations on compliance, data protection, anti-money laundering, whistleblower protection, cyber security, artificial intelligence and ESG call for effective compliance management and clear lines of responsibility. An external compliance officer helps you to identify compliance risks at an early stage, implement legal requirements efficiently and ensure that your company or institution operates in a legally compliant manner in the long term.
The lawyers at GvW act as external compliance officers for companies across various sectors and organisations of all types and sizes. We support our clients in developing, implementing and continuously refining their compliance framework, and act as independent points of contact for senior management, executives and staff on all compliance matters. Thanks to our interdisciplinary expertise, we combine ongoing compliance support with comprehensive legal advice in the areas of company law, employment law, data protection, IT law, anti-money laundering, competition law, export control and internal investigations.
Assumption of the role of external compliance officer
Design, implementation and further development of compliance management systems (CMS)
Conducting compliance risk analyses and gap analyses
Drafting and revising compliance policies, codes of conduct and other internal organisational guidelines
Advice on whistleblowing schemes and the Whistleblower Protection Act
Support with the implementation of regulatory requirements, in particular regarding data protection, anti-money laundering, cyber security, artificial intelligence and ESG
Delivering compliance training for senior management and staff
Supporting internal investigations and clarifying compliance breaches
Advice and representation in dealings with supervisory and investigative authorities
Ongoing advice to senior management on compliance-related issues and governance matters
Our lawyers would also be happy to assist you in the role of external data protection officer
