Practice & Industry Groups

Compliance & Investigations

Members of WLG's Compliance & Investigations Group focus on anti-corruption and anti-bribery, white-collar crimes, anti-money laundering, internal investigations related to the aforementioned topics, and compliance programs.

Lawmakers and regulators around the globe have demonstrated an increased focus on preventing, investigating, and prosecuting: (i) corruption and bribery, (ii) white-collar crimes, (iii) money laundering, and (iv) fraud in government contracts and procurement, both in the national and international scenes. Lawyers in WLG's Compliance & Investigations Group help corporations develop strong compliance programs, not only focused on prevention of this conduct, but also on training, auditing, and investigating any corporate misbehavior.

The group is also a platform to share knowledge and insights into investigations happening in their jurisdictions, and best practices to implement in anticipation of similar investigations in other jurisdictions. They meet regularly via virtual meetings, and collaborate on webinars and global comparative guides.

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Activity

wlCross-Border Workplace Investigations
  • Sep. 15, 2026
  • Virtual
  • Meeting
Cross-Border Workplace Investigations

WLG Content

Thought Leadership
May 27, 2026

This summary outlines a critical shift in global AML enforcement, highlighting how regulators are now penalizing operational execution failures rather than just "paper-only" compliance. It also explores tightening data-driven expectations, cross-border intelligence sharing, and the rising personal liability risks for senior management.
Thought Leadership
December 16, 2025

World Law Group colleagues convened for a virtual discussion on how annual general meetings (AGMs) are evolving, with a focus on meeting formats, shareholder engagement, activism, and proxy voting dynamics. The session was led by Niels Kornerup and Emil Steenberg of Bech-Bruun. Niels drew on his long-standing experience chairing AGMs for...
Thought Leadership, wlg Business Development
November 21, 2025

  Compliance Enforcement Trends and the Current State of Preventive Measures In October, WLG's Compliance & Investigations Group held a frank, cross-border check-in to discuss the current state of compliance. The agenda was simple – enforcement trends and the current state of preventive measures – but the discussion quickly...

Member Firm Uploads

Legal Updates Costa Rica
August 13, 2026

Costa Rica incorporates Virtual Asset Service Providers into Law No. 7786's preventive framework, establishing mandatory SUGEF registration and AML compliance obligations.
Home Page Honduras
August 13, 2026

Decree 127-2026 establishes the Centralized Beneficial Ownership Registry in Honduras, managed by the CNBS, requiring companies to identify and document individuals with ultimate effective control.
Thought Leadership
May 27, 2026

This summary outlines a critical shift in global AML enforcement, highlighting how regulators are now penalizing operational execution failures rather than just "paper-only" compliance. It also explores tightening data-driven expectations, cross-border intelligence sharing, and the rising personal liability risks for senior management.
Legal Updates Turkey
May 22, 2026

Competition & Trade Quarterly is live! Featuring the latest legal & regulatory developments in competition law and international trade, with expert assessments from the Hergüner team.
Legal Updates China
May 19, 2026

Jianwei (Jerry) Fang, Peng Zhang, Haoyi Sun, Jiaying Jiang, and Chen Chen of Zhong Lun Law Firm examine and analyze China’s Regulations on Countering Unlawful Extraterritorial Jurisdiction.