Compliance
Money laundering, data protection
Compliance with the existing legal norms are a major challenge today. The consequences of non-compliance can be devastating and result in existential claims for damages. We support our clients in recognizing supervisory risks at an early stage, avoiding them and always being up-to-date with the (regulatory) requirements and developments.
We advise and represent our national and international clients primarily in the following compliance areas:
- Money Laundering Compliance
- Anti-Corruption Compliance
- Competition compliance
Your Experts
Michael Kummer
Senior Partner
Ramon Bühler
Associate
Patrik Mauchle
Associate
Focus
New technologies and money laundering
In today’s fast-paced world, new technologies have become an integral part of everyday life. These advances not only provide immense opportunities for innovation and efficiency, but also open doors for various criminal activities, particularly in the world of money laundering.
Money laundering, defined as the process by which the true origin of illegally acquired funds is concealed, is a global problem that affects both the economy and society. With the advent of new technologies, the methods used by money launderers have evolved.
Processing of personal data through ChatGPT
Global privacy debates are on the rise, particularly due to the far-reaching capabilities of AI technologies such as ChatGPT to process personal data. These technologies have led to interim bans in some regions, including Italy, and suggest the question of how we should regulate the handling of sensitive data in the era of AI. The Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) stresses that a conscious and informed approach to these innovative technologies is crucial.
Whistleblowing as an opportunity: clarity through the involvement of a law firm as a Whistleblowing Office
A whistleblower is a person who discloses internal grievances of an organization in the public interest. Whistleblowers are usually employees who learn of illegal internal activities as a result of insider information and subsequently make these abuses public or report them to the authorities.
