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Regulatory and Compliance

Do you want to ensure that your business complies with all legal regulations? Are you looking to protect your company from the risk of criminal liability? Operating in an industry frequently targeted by authorities and want to ensure that all your employees know how to handle inspections? Facing ESG reporting and unsure where to start? The experts in our Regulation and Compliance practice can assist you with these challenges and many more.

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  • 1 We are the corporate compliance leader in the Czech market. In 2023, we received the prestigious Law Firm of the Year award in this area.

  • 15 % We achieved a 15% reduction in the fine imposed by the Office for the Protection of Competition for a client through the implementation of a compliance program.

  • 3 Three specializations, including regulation and compliance, competition law and criminal law, are involved in numerous projects.

  • 33+ Years on the market

Why choose us

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We know the practical implications of compliance.

Our implemented compliance programs have successfully navigated proceedings before the Office for the Protection of Competition (resulting in a significant reduction in fines in the millions) and in criminal proceedings against legal entities (leading to the dismissal of criminal charges against the entity).

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We understand the systematic nature of compliance.

We have experience in certifying compliance programs according to ISO 37001 (anti-bribery management system) and preparing for certification according to ISO 37301 (compliance management system). This allows us to seamlessly work with established regulatory frameworks within integrated management systems, providing practical insights for elevating compliance.

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We possess unique expertise in whistleblower protection.

Having implemented whistleblowing and compliance in dozens of Czech and international companies, we often serve as compliance or whistleblowing officers. Our team members authored the first Czech commentary on the Whistleblower Protection Act.

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What we do for clients

  • Implementation of comprehensive compliance programs focusing on criminal liability for legal entities and competition compliance.
  • Complete support for the implementation of whistleblowing, including the preparation of guidelines, technical solutions, performance of the function of the competent person and investigation of incidents.
  • We tailor our services to the practical situations our clients' employees may encounter.
  • Preparation and implementation of the ESG concept, including ESG strategy and reporting.
  • We assist during inspections by authorities such as the Office for the Protection of Competition, the Office for Personal Data Protection, the Czech Environmental Inspection and others, as well as in related administrative and judicial proceedings.
  • We offer guidance in connection with withdrawing hazardous products from the market.
  • We act as a legal representative in licensing and permitting processes, for example, with the Energy Regulatory Office and the Licensing Authority of the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
  • We evaluate compliance with regulations when launching new products and services.

Who will be dedicated to assisting you

“Regulation and compliance cover a wide range of legal issues, from financial regulation to consumer protection. What I enjoy most about this area is its great dynamism and legal diversity, requiring a comprehensive view of the law and an understanding of the client's business.”

What our clients say about us

Collaborations that bring satisfaction to both us and our clients

AVE CZ Waste Management

Legal advice on the implementation of an internal compliance program. Risk analysis, design of the structure of the compliance system taking into account the client's specifics and methodological recommendations of the NSZ ČR and ÚOHS, design and implementation of a new compliance system

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ČEZ

Analysis of the impact of the existing and upcoming ESG legislation on the client's activities.

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Draslovka Holding

Legal advice in the field of personal data protection and compliance. Partial implementation of the GDPR, analysis of contracts with suppliers of key information systems, monitoring of ESG legislation. Coordinating the provision of legal advice for other jurisdictions.

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One of the leading energy companies

Legal advice related to regulatory aspects of the client’s products and services (energy, consumer protection, personal data protection, advertising regulation, etc.). Related compliance advice (personal data protection, whistleblower protection, including the introduction of a tool for receiving and resolving notifications and the performance of the function of external competent person).

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EP Industries

Implementation of a compliance system, ongoing training, compliance consulting on an ad-hoc basis in various sectors (competition law, public procurement law, contractual relations, tax law, environmental law and criminal law). Implementation of whistleblowing.

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Gasnet

Legal advice in connection with the preparation for sustainability reporting under EU and Czech legislation. Our advice includes identification of relevant legislation, validation of the reporting process and more according to the client's current needs.

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H.J. Heinz supply chain Europe B.V.

Advising on various regulatory aspects of the client’s products (compliance with health and food regulations, consumer protection regulations, packaging regulations, etc.). Advising on more complex contractual relationships, ensuring compliance with competition and advertising rules, staff training and other support.

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Heureka Group

Comprehensive legal services in implementing measures to protect whistleblowers in accordance with the EU Directive and the forthcoming Czech legislation. We ensured (i) the preparation of internal documentation, (ii) the implementation of a technical solution for receiving notifications and case management, and (iii) the training of employees and competent persons.

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One of the leading czech insurance companies

Implementation of whistleblower protection. Design of the whistleblowing structure within the Group, preparation of documentation, provision of a technical tool, review of existing internal regulations. Partial compliance consultancy for the insurance sector.

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North bohemian water company

Implementation of a project to introduce a comprehensive and functional corruption risk management system. Providing follow-up compliance advice and support in investigating compliance incidents.

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Whether you are seeking legal consultation or a long-term partner, feel free to contact us without any obligation.

We will get in touch with you no later than the next business day to discuss the next steps.

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