Compliance and Risk Management
Managing risk is central to any strategic or
business objective. Globally, regulators are establishing new
requirements for business transactions -- financial reforms, health
care coverage requirements, trade sanctions, and a host of other
regulatory requirements are in a state of fundamental
shift. Political risk is also a significant concern, as
governments at all levels are levying new penalties, regulations,
and requirements. As the laws regarding government
interactions, ethics, political contributions, and “informed
compliance” continue to evolve, developing a strategy to identify,
quantify, and assess or mitigate potential risks becomes even more
critical.
SNR Denton helps our clients view risk and
legal compliance in a comprehensive fashion - both in terms of the
legal considerations related to a proposed strategy, but also the
impact on corporate image, shareholder perception, political
leverage, and other factors that can influence the outcome of a
proposed decision. Working closely with our clients, we
develop compliance strategies in a range of disciplines, assist
them in evaluating potential vendor solutions to compliance
requirements, and offer real-time and practical advice that is
business-centric. In the most sensitive of circumstances where
our clients face investigation by governmental authorities or
legislative bodies, we work closely with them to develop strategies
to mitigate their risk of exposure to future actions, and implement
compliance programs to reduce regulatory penalties and limit
reputational harm.
Areas of Focus
- Corporate social
responsibility
- Campaign finance, political giving,
lobbying and ethics
- Compliance program
implementation
- Trade regulations and trade
sanctions compliance
- Governmental
investigations
- FCPA