Internal Investigations
Comprehensive conduct of internal corporate investigations.
- internal investigations
- corporate investigations
- fact-finding
- document analysis
- interviewing witnesses
- investigation strategy
- investigation reports
Corporate investigations, regulatory audits and business protection
Legal support of internal investigations, corporate audits, anti-corruption compliance, business protection and corporate risk management
— About practice
Corporate investigation is a business protection tool
An internal investigation can identify violations before they lead to litigation, regulatory action, financial loss or reputational damage.
Modern international companies use internal investigations as an element of corporate governance, internal control and risk management systems.
Erich Rath assists international companies in conducting corporate investigations, interacting with regulators, investigating fraud, corruption violations, conflicts of interest and other events that may affect the sustainability of the business.
— When practice is needed
We support projects in the following situations:
- internal corporate investigation
- suspicion of fraud
- violation of corporate policies
- conflict of interest
- corruption risks
- violation of sanctions legislation
- investigation of the actions of managers
- employee verification
- government regulator request
- preparation for trial
— Expertise
Main directions
Fraud Investigations
Investigation of corporate fraud and abuse.
- fraud investigation
- financial fraud
- procurement fraud
- manipulations in procurement
- misappropriation of assets
- accounting irregularities
- corporate fraud
Regulatory investigations
Supporting companies in interaction with government agencies and regulators.
- regulatory investigations
- requests from government agencies
- responding to regulatory requests
- requests for information
- Regulator surveys
- legal representation
Compliance investigations
Checking compliance with internal corporate policies and international requirements.
- compliance investigations
- internal compliance audit
- code of conduct review
- third party compliance
- analysis of corporate policies
- compliance risk assessment
Anti-corruption compliance
Investigation of corruption risks and development of a system for preventing violations.
- anti-bribery
- anti-corruption regulation
- verification of gifts and entertainment expenses
- third party risks
- corruption investigation
- anti-corruption compliance
Reports of violations
Supporting reports of violations and internal reporting channels.
- investigation of reported violations
- secure messages
- internal reporting
- investigation procedures
- whistleblower protection
Violations by managers
Investigation of the actions of managers and members of management bodies.
- investigations against managers
- directors' violations
- management investigations
- fiduciary duty review
- conflict of interest
- support of the board of directors
Response to inspections and surprise visits (dawn raid)
Preparing businesses for inspections and urgent actions of government agencies.
- response to surprise inspections
- Regulatory searches
- ensuring the safety of evidence
- crisis coordination
- immediate legal assistance
- investigation management
Business integrity
Creation of a system of corporate integrity and internal control.
- business integrity
- business ethics programs
- corporate governance
- compliance system
- internal control
- corporate policies
Preparedness for investigations
Preparing the company for possible internal investigations and regulatory actions.
- investigation reports
- response plans
- evidence management
- internal reporting procedures
- readiness for compliance
- crisis planning
— Results
Relevant experience
Conducting an internal investigation in an international industrial group after identifying corporate fraud
Legal support in the investigation of violations of corporate policies in a European company
Preparation of an independent report for the board of directors based on the results of an internal investigation
Supporting the company in interacting with the government regulator as part of checking compliance with compliance requirements
Conducting a comprehensive supply chain audit after identifying signs of corruption risks
Investigation of a conflict of interest involving executives of an international company
Development of a corporate business integrity program for an international group
Preparing the company for a dawn raid and other unscheduled inspections
— Who do we help?
We accompany international companies operating in the following sectors:
- financial services
- banking sector
- direct private investment
- venture capital
- industrial production
- energy
- oil and gas sector
- infrastructure
- technologies
- artificial intelligence
- pharmaceuticals
- healthcare
- logistics
- telecommunications
- public companies
- family offices
— Advantages
Why Erich Rath
- 01support of internal investigations in international groups of companies
- 02independent analysis of corporate risks, management actions and compliance with internal policies
- 03experience in supporting cross-border investigations spanning multiple jurisdictions
- 04integration of corporate law, compliance, regulatory consulting and business protection strategy
- 05legal solutions aimed at preserving business value, protecting reputation and reducing regulatory risks
— FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
If fraud, corruption, violation of corporate policies, conflict of interest, information leakage, abuse of authority, violation of sanctions legislation is suspected, or a request is received from a government regulator.
Board of directors, audit committee, shareholders, company management, compliance function or external consultant.
Yes. We coordinate cross-border investigations with international legal advisers, experts and digital forensics specialists as required.
Yes. We support the preparation of responses, representation of the company’s interests, organization of internal processes and legal protection during inspections.
Yes. We create corporate policies, internal control procedures, anti-corruption standards, internal reporting mechanisms and corporate integrity programs.
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Tell us about your task
Erich Rath assists international companies in conducting corporate investigations, interacting with regulators and protecting businesses, helping to promptly identify violations, reduce legal and reputational risks and strengthen the corporate governance system.