Legal support for international companies on issues of EU sanctions regulation, export control, international compliance, verification of counterparties and cross-border risk management
— About practice
Sanctions regimes, export controls, AML requirements, counterparty audits and corporate compliance have become key factors in making investment and commercial decisions.
Regulatory risks affect M&A transactions, international trade, financing, corporate restructuring, investment attraction, banking and the development of international group companies.
Erich Rath assists international companies in assessing and managing regulatory risks, helping to build legal models that comply with the requirements of the European Union and international business practices.
— When practice is needed
— Expertise
Legal analysis of the application of European Union sanctions legislation to the company’s international activities.
Comprehensive support for export control.
Building a corporate compliance system.
Comprehensive legal due diligence of counterparties.
Compliance in the field of combating financial crimes.
Legal analysis of the international supply chain.
Conducting internal audits and investigations.
Comprehensive audit of the compliance system.
Legal analysis of international transactions.
Advising boards of directors and management.
— Results
Sanctions analysis of an international transaction to acquire a manufacturing company in Europe
Development of a corporate compliance program for an international group of companies
Conducting Due Diligence of the international supply chain before business restructuring
Legal support of an export project related to the supply of industrial equipment
Preparing an internal control system for a company operating in multiple jurisdictions
Analysis of sanctions risks when attracting a foreign investor
Comprehensive due diligence of international counterparties before concluding long-term commercial contracts
Advising the board of directors on international compliance and regulatory risk management issues
— Who do we help?
— Advantages
— FAQ
We advise on the application of European Union restrictive measures, as well as assess the impact of sanctions regimes in other key jurisdictions on transaction structure, international trade and corporate activities.
We review product and technology classifications, licensing requirements, export restrictions, supply patterns and compliance with applicable regulations.
Yes. We conduct due diligence, including analysis of ownership structure, ultimate beneficiaries, sanctions restrictions, corporate history and reputational factors.
Yes. We create internal policies, procedures, controls, third party audit programs and a corporate compliance system tailored to the company's activities.
Yes. We advise boards of directors and senior management on regulatory risk management, corporate compliance and strategic decisions related to the company's international activities.
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Read— Discuss the project
Erich Rath advises international companies, investors and boards of directors on sanctions regulation, export controls and corporate compliance, helping to build sustainable international business models that comply with the requirements of European legislation and the global regulatory environment.
