This work covers helping a business meet all applicable laws and standards, from anti-bribery and data protection to health and safety and sector-specific rules. A solicitor drafts and reviews compliance programmes, policies and training, conducts internal investigations, advises on risk assessments, handles regulator communications, and applies for licences or registrations. They guide a business through audits, reporting requirements and any investigations, aiming to avoid breaches and clarify obligations.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
These matters involve implementing governance frameworks, risk registers, and control procedures; drafting policies on integrity, data protection, and whistleblowing; managing regulator contact, audits and remediation plans; and advising on licensing, reporting, and incident notification.