Investigation and Compliance

Compliance involves adhering to legal norms and establishing a system for regulatory compliance. The importance of a company’s compliance efforts is growing, encompassing areas such as anti-corruption, sanctions/export control, and various control activities. Implementing regulations and effective systems for detecting and addressing violations can significantly reduce financial and legal risks.

Occasionally, it is necessary to conduct internal or external investigations within a business. These investigations, though sometimes seen as a necessary evil, are crucial during a crisis of confidence. Businesses must be transparent and take responsibility for identifying weaknesses. Demonstrating the ability and willingness to clarify issues is vital to prevent reputational damage and avoid similar incidents in the future.

Our Services

Development of Code of Conduct, Anti-Corruption procedures and training

Corporate governance

Handling of whistleblowing cases

Personnel security in businesses that are fully, partially or not subject to the Security Act

Relationships analyses

Sanctions and export control

Compliance advisement in connection with acquisitions, mergers and contracting

Risk assessments related to business opportunities and establishments in Norway and abroad

Background checks of business partners in collaboration with international environments

Advice related to HSE, duty of care, follow-up and prevention of occupational accidents

Investigation and assistance in subsequent clean-up processes

Crisis management

Assistance with government visits, controls and investigations

Reporting in accordance with national and international regulations

Oslo Compliance Forum

Every year, we gather businesses and authorities at the Oslo Compliance Forum to discuss the most relevant issues in the compliance area.

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Wiersholm possesses unique expertise in corporate governance and compliance. We have developed various compliance programs for large national and international companies and are well-versed in the requirements imposed on company management and boards concerning corruption, trading in influence, receiving stolen goods, and money laundering. We also have in-depth knowledge of the authorities’ requirements for preventing and handling regulatory violations. For the past decade, Wiersholm has been a leader in Norway in the field of compliance, contributing to its development through extensive cooperation with authorities and the Oslo Compliance Forum conference.

We have extensive experience advising and liaising with authorities in all areas related to sanctions, export control, and security legislation.

We are leaders in conducting both external and internal investigations of public and private companies. Our involvement in Norway’s largest and most renowned investigations, coupled with our unique international experience with US anti-corruption rules, sets us apart. We have in-depth knowledge of how to effectively carry out investigation assignments and work closely with leading IT and audit environments.

Wiersholm is very team-oriented, and I think what makes them unique compared to other law firms is how they include us, the client, as a genuine part of their team
Legal 500