Corporate Compliance

Our offer in selection:

Implementation of new and existing regulations

We see a significant increase in the number of new regulations, primarily from the EU. MAQS assists companies in navigating and prioritizing this growing regulatory burden, ensuring compliance, conducting risk assessments, and developing and implementing action plans. We review areas such as policy documents and codes of conduct, processes for data protection and information security, among others. We provide support in general matters related to business ethics and regulatory compliance, as well as more specific issues related to areas such as human rights and working conditions, payment flows and screening of foreign direct investments (FDI), export control, money laundering, and public procurement.

Effective competition

By actively investing in a deeper understanding of the boundaries and opportunities of competition law, not only is sound business achieved, but operations are optimized, and margins are increased as the risk of costly investigations, fines, or badwill decreases. We help review, draft, and implement agreements and policies, train employees, and assist during dawn raids. We also lead and conduct compliance investigations and incident management in general. Furthermore, we are regularly engaged as observers at market-sensitive meetings or collaborations and can effectively guide discussions between competitors.

Trade restrictions, sanctions, and international goods flows

The EU sanctions regulations are a powerful tool to ensure the union's security and protect its global interests. Measures include asset freezes, trade restrictions, investment and export bans, and travel bans targeted at specific countries, companies, and individuals. For international companies, it is crucial to stay updated in this area, as a violation can have serious consequences – from fines and imprisonment to lost business opportunities and damaged reputation. To minimize risks and ensure profitability in a complex and regulated global market, we help our clients with strategic analyses to manage and plan goods flows and business relationships. We ensure that you have effective systems in place to carefully identify and follow up on customers, suppliers, and partners who may be subject to sanctions. By reviewing contracts, transactions, and export permits, as well as establishing internal routines for rapid risk management, we provide you with security in a dynamic business environment.
 

Investigation of incidents and suspected irregularities

We assist in investigating incidents and planning and conducting larger or smaller internal investigations to secure evidence and obtain a solid basis for further decisions and actions.

Whistleblowing

We provide advice on various forms of reporting opportunities within a company or a supply chain and assist in conducting internal investigations, either as an independent external investigator or as support in an internal process. We also offer a cost-effective and quality-assured external whistleblowing system that combines legal requirements with an organization's technical needs.

Sustainable Transactions

In connection with various types of transactions, but also in the event of incidents, a due diligence can be carried out. Such review is tailored to our clients' needs and can cover areas such as anti-corruption, money laundering, export control, data protection, sustainable business, and human rights, etc.

Digital Governance

The regulations related to digitalization, information management, and cybersecurity are continuously evolving in line with digital development. The changes are largely based on new EU regulations under what is referred to as "the digital decade." AI Act, Data Act, DGA, NIS2, DSA, DMA, CRA, CER, DORA, among others – the abbreviations are many. The regulations cover, for example, responsibilities for digital services, online content, and issues related to AI, which affect most businesses in the connected world, regardless of services or products.

Our specialists have developed several processes to assist our clients with legal advice on their path towards compliance with digital regulations. The processes provide a foundation for the work, and are always tailored based on your needs and business.

Integrity and Data Protection

We provide strategic and operational support in ensuring compliance with data protection regulations, in order to protect individuals' privacy and at the same time strengthen trust among customers and partners. By integrating GDPR compliance into sustainability work, a more transparent and responsible business can be created. This includes promoting ethical handling of personal data and, by that, minimizing the risk of incidents.