In an era of unprecedented transparency, corporate integrity is no longer a soft value but a hard asset. A company’s reputation, built over years, can be irrevocably damaged by a single ethical lapse or corruption scandal, leading to catastrophic financial losses, regulatory sanctions, and a complete erosion of stakeholder trust. Our firm specializes in helping businesses build a resilient ethical infrastructure, moving beyond mere compliance to foster a genuine culture of integrity. We guide you in developing and implementing robust ethics and anti-corruption programs that not only protect your company from legal jeopardy but also turn your unimpeachable reputation into a powerful competitive advantage.
Our approach begins with the proactive creation of bespoke ethics policies. A generic code of conduct is insufficient. We work with your leadership to draft clear, practical, and comprehensive policies that address the real-world dilemmas your employees face, covering critical areas such as conflicts of interest, gifts and hospitality, insider trading, and data privacy. Crucially, we advise on enforcement mechanisms—including employee training and communication strategies—that ensure these policies are living documents, not forgotten files, thereby embedding ethical decision-making into the fabric of your daily operations.
Furthermore, we provide critical assistance with ensuring strict compliance with anti-corruption laws. Our counsel is firmly rooted in Georgian legislation, particularly the Law on Facilitation of Prevention of Illicit Income Legalization (Anti-Money Laundering), which imposes significant obligations on businesses. For companies with international ties, we also ensure alignment with global standards like the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). We help you implement practical measures, including due diligence on third parties, risk assessments, and secure whistleblower channels, to insulate your business from corrupt practices.
Should a potential issue arise, our firm is equipped to conduct highly confidential internal audits and investigations into alleged ethical breaches. Acting with discretion and objectivity, we meticulously investigate claims of misconduct, preserving legal privilege and establishing a clear, defensible record. This process allows your company to address problems internally and decisively, mitigate damage, and demonstrate to regulators that you have a serious and effective system for self-policing, which is the final element in a program that protects your leadership and secures your investments.