Compliance, Internal Investigations and Crisis Management SERVICES
In the event of corporate misconduct or scandals, we provide comprehensive support to identify the root causes and establish robust measures to prevent recurrence. Depending on the specific needs, we serve as members of Independent Investigation Committees (Third-Party Committees) or external inquiry boards. We also act as legal advisors or assistants to internal investigation teams. Our primary mission is to help corporations rebuild trust with their stakeholders and the public, ultimately restoring the corporate value that may have been compromised by the incident.
Main Services
Examples of Corporate Misconduct
Our firm has a broad track record in managing various types of corporate misconduct, including the following specific cases:
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Accounting Fraud, Anti-Social Forces (ASF)
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Embezzlement, Breach of Trust
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Insider Trading, Market Manipulation, Misrepresentation
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Cartels, Bid Rigging, Abuse of Dominant Position, Bullying of Subcontractors, Bullying of Freelancers
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Bribery and Facilitation Payments to Foreign Public Officials
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Deception (Data Fraud, False Labeling, Falsification of Origin)
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Information Leakage (Trade Secrets, Personal Information)
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Harassment (Power Harassment, Sexual Harassment and Others), Overtime work, False Subcontracting, Employee Social Media
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Accidents and Product Defects
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Regulatory Violations
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Tax Evasion
Response to Corporate Misconduct
When such crises occur, we go beyond investigation to provide strategic support in managing the crisis. Our firm assists corporations with the following actions to ensure a swift and professional response:
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Strategic Liaison and Response to Regulatory and Government Authorities
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Strategic IR Support and Liaison with Stock Exchanges and Investors
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Media Relations and Responses
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Internal Crisis Management and Employee Relations
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Management of Communications with Business Partners
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Support for Rebuilding and Strengthening Corporate Governance
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Strategic Support for Board of Directors and Shareholders' Meeting
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Handling Potential Liability and Claims against Directors and Officers
Establishment of Internal Control and Compliance Systems
To preemptively mitigate risks and identify issues at an early stage, we provide comprehensive services for the development and verification of compliance and internal control frameworks (including whistleblowing mechanisms and internal auditing processes) such as:
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Development of Internal Manuals (by sector, covering both daily operations and emergency response)
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Compliance Training for Officers, Managers, and Employees
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Assessing Current System Organizational Frameworks and Proposing Strategic Improvement Plans
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Fact-Finding Services, Legal Assessments, and Drafting Formal Legal Opinions Tailored to Specific Cases