Realizing the pervasive impact of bribery and corruption, now legislations governing, regulating and criminalizing bribery and Corruption not only have extraterritorial reach but also stresses upon internal controls and other regulatory measures.
For implementation of contracts, seeking of licenses, companies are required to deal with third-parties, also owing to decentralization of work, usually employees undertake the work of meeting the compliances; however, it will always run the risk of violation of integrity pacts, thus, attracting the anti-bribery regulations and its criminal provisions.
Anti-bribery investigations are designed to help businesses consolidate its internal controls and address instances of bribery and corruption within their organization. At SUO, we offer a range of anti-bribery investigation services that cater to the unique needs of our clients.
Anti-bribery measures to take by the Corporates are
- Internal Controls and compliances
- Control over the third-parties
- Internal Investigation and Litigation Support
Our prior experience dealing with corruption related cases where in FCPA has been invoked, in various cases, the factum of corruption arise at the level of third-parties which gets percolated in the Company. Thus, it is important to consolidate the processes of the Company.
Our anti-bribery investigation services include:
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Bribery risk assessment: We conduct a comprehensive assessment of our clients’ bribery risk exposure and provide recommendations on measures to mitigate such risks.
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Setting up of Internal Control Mechanism: As per the mandate of legislations or as per the transparent and fair practice regime, we assist the Corporates in establishing and setting up Internal Control Mechanism.
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Due-diligence and Integrity Pact: We streamline and consolidate the enforcement and implementation of compliances with partners, suppliers, and other third-party service providers, employees to mitigate corruption risks associated with public and private dealings.
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Internal investigations: We help clients investigate allegations of bribery and corruption within their organization, including providing guidance on internal investigation protocols and procedures.
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Remediation, compliance and litigation: We assist in designing and implementing remedial actions, legal representation before the enforcement authorities, and compliance measures.
At SUO, we are dedicated to helping businesses prevent and address incidents of bribery and corruption within their organization. Our team of experienced investigators has a wealth of knowledge and expertise in anti-bribery investigations, and is committed to delivering exceptional service and results to our clients. We are always available to answer any questions or provide support whenever it is needed.