In today's highly regulated business environment, adherence to local and international legal frameworks is non-negotiable. Our **Regulatory and Compliance Law** practice provides comprehensive support to companies across all sectors, helping them navigate complex statutory obligations, mitigate risks, and establish robust internal governance structures. We move beyond reactive compliance to deliver strategic advice that embeds a culture of integrity and legality across your operations.

Our expertise covers broad legislative areas, including data protection (POPIA), anti-corruption (PRECCA), competition law, and industry-specific regulations. We assist businesses in developing compliance policies, conducting internal investigations, managing regulatory enforcement actions, and ensuring due diligence in transactional matters. Our goal is to protect your commercial interests and reputation by guaranteeing legal integrity at every level.

Key areas of our Regulatory and Compliance Law services include:

• 🔹 Governance Frameworks: Designing, implementing, and reviewing corporate governance policies to ensure compliance with Companies Act requirements and best practice codes (e.g., King IV).
• 🔹 Anti-Money Laundering (AML) & Know Your Customer (KYC): Advising accountable institutions on their obligations under the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) to prevent financial crime.
• 🔹 Data Privacy and Protection: Assisting with compliance under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), including gap analysis, data mapping, and drafting necessary internal consent forms and policies.
• 🔹 Anti-Corruption and Ethics: Developing and training staff on anti-bribery and corruption policies (PRECCA) and managing sensitive internal or external investigations.
• 🔹 Sector-Specific Regulatory Advice: Providing specialized compliance counsel for industries such as mining, health, and telecommunications, addressing licensing and operational requirements.
• 🔹 Regulatory Audits and Enforcement: Conducting proactive compliance audits and representing clients in interactions with regulatory bodies like the Competition Commission, SARS, and various industry regulators.